Construction Project Manager

As a Construction Project Manager at CRB, your main responsibilities will include directing and performing consulting, design, or construction management services across large-scale projects. You'll take the lead on client relationship management, ensuring a stellar experience that promotes further engagement. Projects will often involve coordinating with multiple subcontracts, and you’ll need to demonstrate exceptional leadership to guide your teams effectively.

To qualify for the Construction Project Manager position at CRB, candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, or an equivalent field. Additionally, at least seven years of successful Project Management experience is required, along with strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills. A commitment to ongoing development, including a minimum of eight hours of leadership or supervisory training annually, is also beneficial.

The Construction Project Manager at CRB plays a crucial role in ensuring that our projects meet the highest standards of quality and effectiveness. By managing complex projects and fostering positive client relationships, this role directly contributes to our mission of delivering sustainable solutions that generate success, not only for our clients but also for the communities we serve.

At CRB, we understand that strong client relationships are vital for success. As a Construction Project Manager, you'll be responsible for creating and maintaining these relationships by ensuring a positive experience throughout the project lifecycle. This includes clear communication, responsiveness to client needs, and delivering results that exceed expectations, which can lead to ongoing partnerships.

A typical project for a Construction Project Manager at CRB involves overseeing consulting, design, or construction management for complex projects, often incorporating several subcontracts. These projects require coordination and collaboration across various engineering disciplines, ensuring that all elements align with our integrated ONEsolution delivery methodology, resulting in impactful and sustainable outcomes.

In answering this question, highlight specific projects you've managed, detailing their scope, your role, and the results achieved. Emphasize your ability to lead teams and navigate challenges while ensuring projects stayed on schedule and within budget.

Demonstrate your communication strategies, such as regular team meetings, progress updates, and using project management tools. Showcase your commitment to transparency and fostering a collaborative environment.

Share your techniques for maintaining positive client relationships, such as understanding their goals, regular check-ins, and being proactive in addressing concerns. Highlight situations where your efforts led to successful outcomes.

Discuss your approach to conflict resolution, emphasizing listening to all parties involved, maintaining professionalism, and seeking solutions that work for everyone. Provide an example to illustrate your process.

Identify key factors such as clear objectives, effective resource management, strong team collaboration, and thorough planning. Relate these factors back to your previous experiences and how you ensured they were met.

Explain your methods for prioritizing tasks, including using project management software or frameworks like the Eisenhower Matrix. Share examples of how your prioritization impacted project timelines.

Discuss your experience managing subcontractors, including how you select them, communicate expectations, and monitor their performance. Highlight the importance of building strong working relationships.

Express your understanding of safety regulations and your commitment to ensuring compliance through training, regular inspections, and fostering a safety-first culture on-site.

Focus on a specific challenge you faced, describe the actions you took to address it, and detail the successful outcome. This showcases your problem-solving and leadership skills.

Talk about the project management tools you're familiar with, explaining how they enhance your efficiency, improve communication, and allow for better tracking of project progress.