Project Manager- Advanced Facilities

Sundt•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

The Project Manager provides leadership and management to assigned projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, profitably, on time, and to standards of quality and integrity. The role champions execution through preconstruction when assigned and construction, and may participate in marketing, estimating, bidding, and contract negotiations. The position has two progression steps: Step I generally handles less-complex projects of $20 million or less and typically has 3–5 years of experience in the position; Step II generally handles medium-scale projects of $20–$50 million and typically has 5–10 years of experience. The Project Manager is accountable for project success, including profitability, safety, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction. The role establishes and manages the project charter and management plans; coordinates with the Project Superintendent and Project Engineer; manages resources, schedules, budgets, costs, contracts, payments, changes, claims, closeout, and warranty matters; and participates in estimating and business development activities. This is a safety-sensitive position. Physical requirements include wearing personal protective equipment; frequently reaching and using hands to handle objects; occasionally stooping, kneeling, bending, climbing, and lifting, pushing, or pulling; using electronic devices on a limited basis; and sitting, standing, or walking short distances for up to the duration of a workday. The role involves frequent interaction with people and requires compliance with safety standards and procedures. Sundt describes itself as a 100% employee-owned contractor. It offers competitive pay, benefits, incentive programs, and training focused on personal and professional growth.

Requirements

Experience in preconstruction and managing construction projects.
Four-year construction-related degree, or an equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
Proficiency with all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Thorough knowledge of contract documents, materials, equipment utilization, scheduling systems, productivity analysis, construction operations, and cash flow procedures.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with safety standards and procedures.
Ability to meet the physical requirements described for the role, including frequent reaching and handling objects, occasional climbing and lifting/pushing/pulling, and sitting, standing, or walking short distances during a workday.

Responsibilities

Champion the orderly, timely transition of projects from estimating to the field, including review meetings covering contract requirements, general conditions, schedules, budgets, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
Complete closeout requirements and punch lists on time, and manage warranty callbacks promptly to maintain owner and client relationships.
Coordinate with the Project Superintendent on the means and methods for successful, profitable execution; review and monitor manpower, equipment, and material resources.
Establish the project charter and comprehensive project management plan, including scope, procurement, environmental, time, financial, quality, safety, and risk management plans; understand and apply change management.
Take overall responsibility for project success, including profitability, safety, schedule, quality, customer satisfaction, and personnel decisions affecting the project; plan, acquire, review, develop, and manage the project.
Manage billings, timely payment applications, owner payment collection, cash flow, and the payment process with subcontractors in accordance with prompt-pay laws.
Manage development of the overall CPM schedule, coordinate it with the Project Superintendent and procurement schedule with the Project Engineer, prepare and distribute detailed schedules as needed, document and prevent delays or changes, and use the Lean process for scheduling.
Participate in preparation and review of estimates, addressing cost controls, equipment, constructability, formwork, materials, manpower, general conditions, schedule, and insurance.
Participate in business development, including client contacts and relationships, proposals, presentations, and negotiations for selected projects.
Prevent claims, identify potential claims, and quantify, mitigate, or resolve the effects of claims that occur in a timely manner.
Prepare the Monthly Progress Report, including accurate cost projections.
Prepare and execute purchase orders and subcontracts on time, including insurance certificates, bonds, and appropriate lien waivers.
Understand and administer prime contract terms and conditions, contract documents, subcontract agreements, purchase orders, insurance, and related requirements; oversee budgeting and cost-control processes to complete the project within the approved budget.
Review, negotiate, and execute change orders, supplements, and cost-control budget adjustments.