Traveling Project Manager 2, Advanced Industries (Semiconductor)

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P • Tempe, AZ

2d • $126,000 - $157,000

About The Position

JE Dunn Construction’s Advanced Facilities Group combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing teams to deliver large industrial, manufacturing, data center, and semiconductor projects. The Project Manager 2 provides overall direction and leadership on moderately complex projects or a portion of larger construction projects, and manages project operations and administration in support of JE Dunn’s strategy, vision, and values. This is a traveling role with an initial assignment in Essex Junction, Vermont.

The role manages project planning, preconstruction support, buyout, submittals, subcontractor and owner coordination, change requests, meetings, pay applications, scheduling, risk, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and closeout. The Project Manager 2 also manages multiple or moderately complex project components, works with internal resources, and helps identify and resolve project issues. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience, and at least seven years of construction management experience. Base compensation in Vermont is $126,000–$157,000, depending on experience, with eligibility for a target bonus based on individual and company performance.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of construction management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and on time.
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills and ability to conduct effective presentations.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to apply construction management means and methods and thorough knowledge of project processes.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external teams.
• Advanced proficiency in project management and accounting software, 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.
• Willingness to travel and/or relocate as project needs require.
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s safety culture, demonstrate commitment to an injury-free environment, investigate safety incidents, and retrain staff as needed.
• Manage the JE Dunn prestart checklist.
• Support preconstruction, including quantity takeoffs, trade coordination, scope development and review, bid package and 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, and review and approve shop drawings and samples before submission to architects or engineers.
• Ensure approved submittals are returned to subcontractors and made available to the project team according to the schedule and contract.
• Coordinate with Logistics to obtain pricing for materials and equipment.
• Work with risk management on subcontractor approvals and bonding requirements, review decisions with the project leader, and analyze subcontractor risk throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate project stakeholders, including subcontractors, owners, field teams, design teams, and vendors.
• Distribute change requests to subcontractors, gather and evaluate pricing and schedule input, and confirm pricing accuracy.
• Prepare change requests and obtain owner and architect approval.
• Lead monthly project reviews, progress meetings, and Owner Architect Contractor meetings.
• Complete monthly subcontractor and owner pay applications.
• Develop and update preconstruction and construction schedules with the Project Superintendent and project team; apply Lean principles as appropriate and manage materials, labor, and procurement logs.
• 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 budget development, monitor costs against budget, and highlight discrepancies.
• Lead project closeout, including punch lists, financials, subcontracts, and warranties.
• Interface with regional or company legal counsel as appropriate.
• Develop an understanding of estimating from 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 across multiple or moderately complex construction projects.
• Identify problems and recommend solutions for team review and implementation.
• Manage deliverables from internal resources and functions, including IPS, Logistics, and self-perform teams.
• Participate in business, industry, and community activities to build and strengthen external relationships.

Benefits

• Target bonus based on individual and company performance.
• Professional Non-Union benefits package; specific benefits are available through the company’s benefits details link.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level