Project Manager- Commercial

Lease Crutcher Lewis Careers • Portland, OR

10h

About The Position

The Project Manager will have primary functions and essential responsibilities in marketing, business development, and project management. This role involves leading marketing activities, responding to RFPs, and maintaining client relationships. In the preconstruction phase, the Project Manager is responsible for estimating, purchasing, engineering, accounting, construction, and quality assurance. They will examine construction documents for constructability and code violations, review bids and budgets, and establish administrative procedures. During the construction phase, the Project Manager will coordinate and train field and office staff, manage project systems, develop and maintain construction schedules, and ensure timely responses to submittals and field questions. They will also oversee job cost and labor detail reporting, promote company policies, and provide personnel development. The Project Manager will maintain relations with the owner and architect/engineers, identify business development opportunities, and be responsible for all follow-up services after project completion.

Requirements

• 5+ years of general contracting management experience, preferably working with GMP contracts
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field
• Experience in preconstruction planning, estimating, subcontractor bidding and scheduling
• Solid understanding and experience in Timberline, Primavera or MS Project, and/or Bluebeam is preferable
• Experience in leading teams with excellent interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Be a leader in assigned marketing and business development activities; coordinate all marketing activities with the Marketing Manager to avoid client interface interference
• Review and respond to assigned RFPs
• Maintain relationships with past clients – especially during periods without current projects
• Direct responsibility for all aspects of the construction project; coordinate and own the estimating, purchasing, engineering, accounting, construction and quality assurance activities
• Examine all construction documents as they are issued for constructability, completeness of information, design deficiencies and code violations; inform the Project Engineer of the shortcomings for resolution with the design engineer
• Review and approve bids and budgets; have a complete understanding of the project estimate
• Have complete knowledge of the contract, general conditions and subcontract documents
• Establish administrative procedures for the project in the area of personnel, contracts and construction
• Coordinate and train the field and office staff so they perform at their best, which includes identifying and communicating staff relationships and lines of responsibilities and holding weekly staff meetings
• Communicate instructions and maintain efficient project management systems, subcontractor controls, scheduling techniques, and material handling
• Initiate and supervise the production and maintenance of all construction schedules
• Prioritize and ensure expeditious responses to submittals and field questions
• Ensure that the owner/architect/contractor meeting minutes are recorded and distributed within three days following the meeting
• Review and approve all subcontractor and supply agreement drafts and owner change orders
• Approve all subcontractor, supplier and material invoices for payment, ensuring that applications for payment are promptly submitted, payments are received and funds are property disbursed
• Organize and oversee job cost and labor detail reporting on a regular basis by collaborating with the Project Superintendent and field foremen
• Be knowledgeable, adhere to and promote all company policies
• Ensure the development of all personnel assigned to the project by providing training, career path counseling and positive project morale
• Keep the Senior Project Manager informed on all significant matters, including progress, safety, financial status and relationships
• Establish and maintain professional and effective relations with the owner and architect/engineers and alert senior management to potential business development activities and/or future opportunities
• Be responsible for all follow-up services on the project after completion, including punchlist items, warranty calls and other service requests from the client

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plan with medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account supports physical wellness for employees and their pets
• Employer-funded Headspace membership supports mental wellness
• Generous Health Savings Account with annual employer sponsored contributions
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (enrollment covered at no cost to you)
• 401(k) with a competitive matching program
• Volunteer PTO
• Charitable giving matching programs

What This Job Offers

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