Cooper Construction Company is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to work full time in Flat Rock, NC. In this role you will 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 offers competitive salary and benefits including commission opportunity, vacation, vehicle, health insurance and retirement.Qualified candidates should send in a resume, cover letter and three references.