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Project Manager

Pence Construction

Project Manager

Posted 8 Days Ago

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Portland, OR, USA

In-Office

Senior level

Professional Services • Industrial • Manufacturing

The Role

Manage commercial construction projects end-to-end: budgets, schedules, subcontractors, QA/QC, change management, closeout, and client relations while partnering with superintendents to ensure safety, quality, and profitability.

Summary Generated by Built In

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for successfully managing the construction projects assigned to them. This position has the responsibility for day-to-day management of project operations including project budget, client relationships, subcontractor relationships and project staff. This position ensures the job is completed on time, on budget, safely, and with quality in partnership with the Project Superintendent.
This is a high need position and eligible for an internal referral bonus.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and in a timely manner. The following duties are representative of the job but are not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned as needed.

Job Start Up

· Nurture positive relationships with owners, architect, etc.

· Understand owner contract requirements

· Perform a constructability review in partnership with Project Superintendents.

· Work in partnership with estimating and Sr PMs for bidding in sub market and GMP development.

· Develop project schedule in partnership with Project Superintendents, identifying key risks within the schedule i.e. long lead procurement items, etc.

· Write and review contractual obligations

· Verify permitting, local licenses and approvals to begin job

· Ensure all project insurances, including builder’s risk and bonds, are obtained to begin job

· Partner with Project Superintendents to ensure project start up requirements are met

· Active involvement in pre-construction process relating to estimating, bidding, project logistics and similar responsibilities

Managing Active Jobs

· Understand, identify and manage project risk and profitability

· Proactively assess the project team in relation to what the project needs to shore up deficiencies

· Resolve the budget in its entirety into scopes of work and executed contracts while improving the profitability of the project

· Understand all current cost expenditures and forecast all cost projections.

· Manage QA/QC process for project in partnership with the Project Superintendent

· Prepare and present accurate monthly project reviews

· Manage project documentation processes

· Understand all specifications and drawing requirements

· Manage submittal process

· Manage RFI process in partnership with the Project Superintendent

· Manage project specific owner insurance obligations

· Manage procurement process, including buyout

· Manage change management process

· Set up and coordinate weekly job meetings and minutes

· Review outside inspection reports

· Manage project cash flow

· Manage monthly owner billing process

· Review and approve monthly invoices from subcontractors and suppliers

· Produce job status reports and profit projections

· Maintain project schedules, quality and safety, in partnership with Project Superintendent

Job Closing

· Manage delivery of closeout documents and owner training

· Implement 1-year warranty and manage activities throughout warranty period

· Create and process final change orders

· Produce final cost accounting for job

· Manage punch list process

· In concert with Project Superintendent, obtain final sign off from all AHJ agencies

· Identify contractual substantial completion requirements and obtain notices for substantial and final completion

· Protect project lien rights

· Initiate post closeout review
Employee Management

· Oversee subordinate employee growth

· Assess and identify current and future training needs for subordinate

· Deploy a wide variety of training methods consistent with company standard procedures

· Provide opportunities for ongoing development

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The following qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job but are not all inclusive.

· Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Engineering Management or similar degree

· In lieu of degree commensurate experience in Construction field is acceptable

· At least 6 years of applicable commercial construction management experience

· Minimum of 3 years’ experience with construction software platforms

· At least 2 years of experience leading project teams

· Excellent management and leadership skills

· Computer literate with excellent Excel, Word and Outlook

· Excellent command of critical path scheduling

· Complete understanding of plan specifications, scopes of work, and other necessary construction documents to ensure job is completed as expected.

· Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Able to work within tight deadlines and stressful situations.

· Advanced problem solving and analytical skills

· Can work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

· Can work successfully in a fast-paced, high energy environment

Must have, or complete within six months of hire, CPR and first aid certifications and OSHA 10 training.

· Must be available to work flexible hours. Work hours will be consistent with a Project Manager in the construction industry.

Work Conditions

Works occasionally in a typical office environment, but primary job station is on job sites where work is done in a job trailer or outside in a construction environment. May be exposed to weather, dirt/dust, loud noise, and may be required to wear personal protective equipment. Is required to lift 25lbs regularly and 50lbs occasionally. Must be able to work for long periods of time in front of a computer.

About
We build peace of mind. We build it through structures and relationships with trust, dedication and collaboration. We are innovative and excited by possibility, yet purposeful and grounded in a tradition of excellence. We seek lasting partnerships with our people and our clients. We take visions and make them tangible. We ask big questions and analyze small details. Our partners and friends know they can count on us. We don’t do ego. We do teamwork. We care about success and happiness. We care about peace of mind.

Skills Required

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Engineering Management or similar, or commensurate construction experience
At least 6 years of applicable commercial construction management experience
Minimum of 3 years' experience with construction software platforms
At least 2 years of experience leading project teams
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Strong knowledge of critical path scheduling and schedule development
Complete understanding of plan specifications, scopes of work, and construction documents
Ability to manage project budgets, forecasting, cash flow, and owner billing
Must have, or obtain within six months, CPR and first aid certifications and OSHA 10 training
Ability to lift 25 lbs regularly and 50 lbs occasionally; work on job sites
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, leadership, problem solving and analytical skills
Willingness to work flexible hours consistent with construction project demands