Project Manager

Fortis Construction • Portland, OR

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager is accountable for the overall management of construction projects in coordination with the Project Superintendent, Sr. Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other internal and external team members. Areas include, but not limited to, team performance, team roles and responsibilities, profit and loss, developing and maintaining external relationships (clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors/vendors), risk management, financial management, procurement, and logistical coordination. Project Managers are involved with subcontractor/ vendor management, and coordinate activities with customers, design and engineering. They have financial performance and compliance responsibilities and must make sure that the project follows all operating guidelines while consistently achieving project objectives. A successful Project Manager must be detail-oriented, innovative, creative and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and be able to zoom out to the big picture when needed. Project Managers must be able perform under pressure and maintain strict budgets and schedules. They must be able to mentor and teach other team members as well as maintain relationships with owners, co-workers, vendors, suppliers, and community stakeholders. Work collaboratively with external design and engineering teams to ensure projects are designed, procured, and constructed within financial and operating guidelines. Develop and monitor job progress schedules to ensure that the construction of the project parallels the contract schedule. Review shop drawings and submittmitals for compliance with the contract documents. Issue and manage required vendor and trade subcontracts providing clear definitions of vendor/subcontractor’s scope of work and other responsibilities; review and approve subcontractor/ vendor payment requests. Procure and monitor the delivery of all needed materials for the project(s) to ensure optimum prices, quality and conformance to the contract documents. Anticipate safety hazards, lead safety incident review meetings, participate in field safety audits and make sure that safety documentation is maintained. Anticipate project owner / client questions and successfully navigate difficult conversations regarding costs, quality, or schedules. Prepare various reports to successfully manage projects, such as: monthly status updates, budget forecasts, risk logs, analysis, schedules, billings and status reports to stakeholders and management. Manage at least one team member, with responsibility for the hiring, development, performance management, and engagement of that individual Assist in other duties as assigned, relevant to the achievement of the position’s and team’s objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years' relevant construction management experience.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience with profit and loss responsibility on multiple projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related degree program, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven ability to lead a high performing team including identifying needed resources and assembling a team.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Project, Word), PDF, and estimating and document programs.
• Able to read and interpret construction and contract documents.
• Proven experience with a variety of contracting methods such as CM at risk (CM/GC), design-build, design-bid-build, and cost-plus construction management.
• Working knowledge of budgeting and forecasting, and related reports and records.
• Proficient at discussing basic construction technical knowledge with customers.
• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of construction projects.
• Team performance, roles, and responsibilities.
• Profit and loss management.
• Developing and maintaining external relationships (clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors/vendors).
• Risk management.
• Financial management.
• Procurement.
• Logistical coordination.
• Subcontractor/vendor management.
• Coordinating activities with customers, design, and engineering.
• Ensuring projects follow operating guidelines and achieve objectives.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Maintaining strict budgets and schedules.
• Mentoring and teaching team members.
• Maintaining relationships with owners, co-workers, vendors, suppliers, and community stakeholders.
• Collaborating with external design and engineering teams.
• Developing and monitoring job progress schedules.
• Reviewing shop drawings and submittals.
• Issuing and managing vendor and trade subcontracts.
• Reviewing and approving subcontractor/vendor payment requests.
• Procuring and monitoring delivery of materials.
• Anticipating safety hazards, leading safety incident review meetings, and participating in field safety audits.
• Ensuring safety documentation is maintained.
• Anticipating project owner/client questions and navigating difficult conversations.
• Preparing various project management reports (monthly status updates, budget forecasts, risk logs, analysis, schedules, billings, status reports).
• Managing at least one team member, including hiring, development, performance management, and engagement.
• Assisting in other assigned duties relevant to the position's and team's objectives.

What This Job Offers

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