Charter Construction: Project Manager/Estimator

American Restoration Operations LLC•Portland, OR

18h

About The Position

At Charter Construction, we are not looking to engage with 3rd party recruiters, staffing agencies or similar companies. About Charter Construction: Serving the Pacific Northwest for over 40 years, at Charter Construction, a brand of American Restoration Operations, we have established ourselves as a restoration contractor that sets the standard for performance, integrity, and quality in the restoration industry. We build relationships with homeowners, community managers, developers, design and insurance professionals delivering extraordinary results in an open and collaborative environment. At Charter Construction we have established ourselves as a company that sets the standard for performance, integrity, and quality in the construction industry. We are known throughout the Pacific Northwest for fixing buildings that suffer from water intrusion and other construction defects. This work can be just as challenging as new construction and requires a strong understanding of building assemblies throughout all phases of construction. The Project Manager must be a creative problem solver with great organizational and communication skills. Many of the buildings we repair are fully occupied and client relations are valued just as much as building knowledge. Teamwork is important. We’re a group that supports each other and we understand that when one succeeds, all succeed. We want our team members to have a good work/life balance. Hard work allows us to spend valued time with our friends and family. About You: The Project Manager will have a construction focus to effectively estimate, plan, direct, and supervise projects from damage or removal through reconstruction. The Project Manager serves as a professional representative of Charter Construction playing a critical role in delivering projects consistent with service and customer expectations while maintaining a safe work environment. The Project Manager must be a creative problem solver with great organizational and communication skills. Many of the buildings we repair are fully occupied and client relations are valued just as much as building knowledge. Teamwork is important. We’re a group that supports each other and we understand that when one succeeds, all succeed. We want our team members to have a good work/life balance. Hard work allows us to spend valued time with our friends and family. We’re looking for people that believe as we do: you're honest, kind, understanding, client-obsessed, help your team succeed and be successful, and last, but certainly not least, fix what needs fixing, RIGHT, the first time. We invest in the whole person so that you can build your future along with ours. We are looking for qualified candidates ready to join the Charter Team!

Requirements

Strong knowledge/experience of financial analysis of a project(s)
Ability to lead and organize effective, diverse teams.
Practical experience with computers and software (including MS Project and MS Excel)
Excellent planning, time management, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Construction/Project Management Degree, or Certificate Degree.
Previous experience in a leadership role or leading/motivating a team centered environment in construction.

Responsibilities

Review scope of work and prepare budgetary estimates or bid packages, including estimating, scheduling, subcontractor solicitation, bid clarifications, and proposals.
Meet with the client to sell them on our project team and plan for their project.
Negotiate contract terms, changes, and additions with architects, consultants, clients.
Develop preconstruction action plan, assign tasks, and monitor progress.
Qualify, select, and manage key subcontractors and suppliers to deliver the best project possible to our clients.
Maintain the project budget and oversee cost management and reporting functions.
Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with clients and architects.
Create, monitor, and expedite submittals, RFI’s, change orders, and other documentation necessary to properly manage a project within the contractual obligations.
Support business development goals of the company and network with professional contacts to create future project opportunities.
Professionally address and resolve issues regarding work procedures, client concerns and construction challenges.
Oversee the compilation of close-out documentation and Maintenance Manuals.
Collect payments in a timely manner and regularly communicate with the client regarding the budget.
May be required to lead construction teams on multiple repair projects simultaneously (depending upon size and complexity).
Maintain CPR, First Aid and OSHA 10 certification
Enforce safety policies and notify the superintendent of any violations
Develop and maintain checklist for beginning and end of the day site maintenance, cleaning, and security
Demonstrates considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary
Bonus Incentive Pay
We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability and other auxiliary benefits
Paid Time Off
7 Paid holidays
401(K) match
Great career growth opportunities and work life balance, typically M-F operations with rare night and weekend work

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