Construction Manager I

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)•Pullman, WA

16d•$31 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for someone to join as a vital member of the SEL General Construction team. SEL designs, builds, operates, and maintains 2.7m sq. ft in over 20 countries around the world. As a Construction Manager, you will work shoulder to shoulder with our construction, design and maintenance teams to coordinate and meet project objectives in buildings that support over 8,000 employee owners achieve our mission of making electric power safer, more reliable and more economical.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
Typically 2 years of related experience in a professional setting
Excellent coordination, organization, and prioritizing skills
Proficient in Microsoft Project
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, related field or equivalent experience
Demonstrated competent level knowledge of project management skills, techniques, and terminology
Basic level of business acumen related to budgets, expense planning, and resource allocation
Knowledge of construction operations, risk management, safety standards, and compliance requirements

Responsibilities

Work under general supervision to coordinate small construction projects and assist with medium- to large-scale projects.
Create, maintain, and monitor accurate project files such as budgets, schedules, bids, contracts, submittals, RFIs, ASIs, and change orders.
Manage contractor relationships by facilitating effective communication, coordinating issue resolution, and supporting alignment with project objectives.