Construction Project Manager

Bensonwood, a design-build company located in Walpole, NH, seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager to join its growing team.  

Bensonwood is a national leader and innovator in the design, engineering and building of timber frame, hybrid and non-timber panelized homes, schools and buildings. With a forty year history of building customized residential and commercial projects throughout the US and abroad, the company’s collaborative team-oriented culture values high performance and continuous improvement.

Position Summary

The Construction Project Manager will function as a member of the growing Bensonwood Project Management Team and will take a lead role in stewarding multiple projects from schematic design through completion. This role is a full-time, Monday-Friday role located in our Walpole, NH facility and requires minimal travel. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Communicate directly with clients, builders, and subcontractors regarding all aspects of BWC package fulfillment
• Collaborate with changing teams of architects, designers, and engineers to ensure project feasibility.
• Work with in-house estimators to project cost information. Track and update costs throughout the building process
• Develop and maintain project schedules
• Prepare contracts and change orders, including negotiation on terms & conditions
• Assess and monitor conditions and progress on site, principally through communication from our office; and occasionally through site visits
• Maintain excellent and easily-retrievable documentation of processes, including meeting agendas and minutes, client decisions, specifications, job reports, and written and verbal communication
• Work within PM department toward continuous improvement of processes and products

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in residential construction
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, web-based scheduling and communication tools.
• Experience using database accounting, CRM, and project management software
• Basic facility with 2d and 3d CAD-based software
• Expert level oral and written communication skills
• Even-keeled personality with strong self-management skills

Ideal Candidates will also have

• Commercial construction experience
• Experience using Filemaker databases and Sage 100 Contractor accounting software; or excellent ability to learn these programs
• Demonstrated history of delivering projects on time and on budget
• Knowledge of high performance building systems

Additional attributes of success

• Positive, can-do team player with strong problem solving skills, a systems philosophy, and ability to positively motivate team to accomplish goals
• High attention to detail with the ability to:
  • Complete assignments accurately
  • Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
  • Work independently and collaboratively within a team setting

• Strong verbal and written skills with ability to read and communicate technical information and prepare contract documents
• Computer literacy with ability to work in all Microsoft and Google applications
• Strong belief in customer service and satisfaction
• Ability and flexibility to take on other responsibilities as assigned

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation will be based on skill level and experience
• Benefits include: medical insurance, holidays, paid time off, voluntary dental insurance, voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, 401(k), and profit sharing

To learn more about Bensonwood and to apply online, visit our website at http://bensonwood.com/our-story/careers/