Project Manager II

The Weitz Company•Gig Harbor, WA

19d•$140,000 - $171,000

About The Position

The Weitz Company is hiring a Project Manager II to join its growing team. The company is a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with offices throughout the United States. It describes employees as its most valuable asset and is committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture. The Project Manager II manages project schedules, contracts, costs, safety planning, procurement, and related project activities. The role also contributes to preconstruction, identifies design constructability issues and value engineering opportunities, and recommends staff development and job assignments. An industry-related college degree is required, though an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. At least five years of relevant construction experience, including project management and experience managing and developing others, is desired.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in federal, commercial, wastewater, or aviation construction, including project management experience.
Experience managing others, with a proven history of successfully leading, teaching, developing, and mentoring.
Industry-related college degree required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Skills in business acumen, judgment, communication, leadership, client relations, negotiation, project management, construction knowledge, decision-making, conflict resolution, tact, adaptability, and analysis.
Experience with, or ability to learn, project management and scheduling software such as JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, or Asta.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

NAVFAC/USACE and federal experience is preferred but not required.
Experience in a fast-paced business environment is helpful.

Responsibilities

Prepare and manage project schedules, identify and address long-lead items, update project plans as required, and initiate changes to maintain adherence.
Negotiate and execute change orders, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
Complete monthly project status reports, owner billings, and financial risk assessments.
Identify and recommend value engineering and scope reduction opportunities.
Ensure the project safety plan is completed and communicated to the project team and subcontractors.
Assist with preconstruction efforts.
Manage the buy-out process.
Detect constructability issues in project design.
Understand contract terms, budgets, insurance, bonds, and change orders, and ensure adherence, including keeping work progress within scope.
Recommend staff development needs, disciplinary actions, job assignments, and promotions.
Perform other duties as assigned.