Project Manager 2

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Project Manager 2 provides overall direction and leadership on moderately complex projects or a portion of large construction projects. The role fully implements and manages project operations and administration in support of JE Dunn’s strategy, vision, and values. The position makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults a supervisor on other decisions. The stated career path is Senior Project Manager. The Project Manager 2 supports preconstruction and estimating, leads project buyout, and manages submittals, subcontractors, stakeholders, change requests, meetings, payments, schedules, budgets, forecasting, reporting, risk, and closeout. The role coordinates with project team members and internal functions, works to identify and mitigate schedule and project risks, and maintains documentation of decisions affecting the project. It also involves developing external relationships through business, industry, and community activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
7+ years of construction management experience.
Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to conduct effective presentations.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to apply fundamentals of construction management means and methods to projects.
Thorough knowledge of project processes and how they support successful project completion.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external teams.
Advanced proficiency in project management and accounting software.
Advanced proficiency in required construction technology and scheduling software.
Intermediate ability to apply Lean processes and philosophy.
Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability, and generate future work through relationship building.
Ability to build relationships with team members that extend beyond a project.
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Willingness to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.

Responsibilities

Lead the company’s safety culture, demonstrate commitment to an injury-free environment, mentor others, investigate safety incidents, and retrain staff as needed.
Manage the JE Dunn prestart checklist.
Support preconstruction activities, including quantity takeoff, trade coordination, scope development and review, bid package development, schedule development, bid list creation, and bid advertisement.
Lead and implement the buyout schedule; verify pricing and scope, identify successful bidders, perform gap analysis, and manage subcontract issuance.
Set up and manage the submittal schedule, coordinate priorities, review and approve shop drawings and samples, and ensure approved submittals are returned to subcontractors and available to the project team on schedule.
Coordinate with Logistics to obtain material and equipment pricing.
Work with risk management on subcontractor approval and bonding requirements, review decisions with the project leader, and conduct ongoing subcontractor risk analysis.
Coordinate project stakeholders, including subcontractors, the owner, field staff, the design team, and vendors.
Distribute change requests to subcontractors for pricing and schedule input, evaluate subcontractor pricing, and prepare and submit change requests for owner/architect approval.
Lead monthly project reviews, progress meetings, and Owner Architect meetings.
Complete monthly subcontractor and owner pay application processes.
Prepare and update project schedules with the Project Superintendent and team, applying Lean principles as appropriate; manage materials, labor, and procurement logs to meet the schedule.
Identify potential schedule impacts, including scope, weather, manpower, and changes, and facilitate mitigation plans.
Document decisions affecting project budget, schedule, legal matters, quality, and safety using current best practices.
Provide regular reporting and analysis to communicate project status and profitability.
Prepare monthly cost and margin forecasts with superintendent input, participate in project budget development, and review costs against budget to identify discrepancies and improve financial performance.
Lead project closeout using best-practice standards and processes, including punch lists, financials, subcontracts, and warranties.
Interface with regional or company legal counsel as appropriate.
Develop an understanding of estimating from the conceptual phase through GMP development.
Identify, understand, and actively manage project risks.
Understand and manage the project business plan to maximize financial success.
Implement and manage components of operations and administration for multiple or moderately complex construction projects.
Identify project problems and recommend solutions for team review and implementation.
Manage deliverables from internal resources and functions, including IPS, Logistics, and self-perform.
Participate in business, industry, and community activities to build and strengthen external relationships.