Cooper Construction Company is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee the construction of projects in Western NC & Upstate SC. This role, based in Hendersonville, NC, will require you to plan and supervise a wide range of commercial construction projects from beginning to end, ensuring that projects are completed within time and budgetary constraints. Applicants must be well-versed in in all construction methodologies and procedures (ie: Design-Build, CM@Risk, Public Bid, Negotiated, etc.) and be able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Controlling the time, cost and quality of commercial construction projects.
• Planning and coordinating all aspects of the construction process, including hiring subcontractors and working with engineers, architects and vendors.
• Negotiating and writing contracts, purchase orders and change orders.
• Determining the scheduling of different phases of a construction project based on established deadlines.
• Overseeing and securing all permitting with local municipalities.
• Securing the delivery or materials and equipment to construction sites.
• Maintaining timely and accurate customer billing, including setting up a schedule of values, as well as correspondence with the customer both written, verbally as well as electronically.
• Confer with Building Superintendents to monitor construction progress, including worker productivity and compliance with building and safety codes.
• Resolve problems that arise due to inclement weather, emergencies, or other issues that may cause delays.
• Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports.

Successful candidates should have the following knowledge, skills and capabilities:

• Minimum 5 year proven experience in proper, safe, construction procedures – commercial construction experience preferred.
• BA in engineering, building science, construction management or relevant field.
• Must be detail-oriented, customer focused, organized; possess a sense of urgency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and negotiation skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Must have the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to exercise prudent judgement in the absence of supervisors.
• Ability to maintain utmost confidentiality and sensitivity.
• Ability to be a team player with leadership abilities.

Cooper Construction is a diversified general contractor serving the building, utility and HVAC needs of clients in NC, SC & TN. Family owned and operated since 1967. Read more about our company at cooperconst.com. Our salaried positions offer offer benefits including commission opportunity, paid vacation, company vehicle, health insurance and retirement.

To apply please fill out the application below and email it to hiring@cooperconst.com or mail it to our offices at 761 S. Allen Rd, Flat Rock, NC 28731. You can also apply in person or call the offices at 828.692.7238.