Project Manager

Colas Construction, Inc. • Portland, OR

13d • Onsite

About The Position

At COLAS, we believe every employee plays a vital role in our mission: to build legacies and strengthen communities. We value collaboration, adaptability, and a team-first mindset. As a Project Manager, your leadership will support the COLAS Team on commercial construction projects where you will work with Project Executives to ensure all aspects of the project are achieved with excellence, on time, on budget, and inclusive of our commitment to safety. You will be empowered to focus on COLAS projects with the resources to support growth and success. At COLAS, we value building relationships in addition to building meaningful projects; both of which are central to this role that reports directly to the Project Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (equivalent experience will be considered)
• 3-8 years of construction experience with 3-5+ years of construction management experience
• Experience and proficiency in structural concrete and wood framing in commercial construction projects ranging from $25k to $100m for diverse scopes (multi-family, mixed-use, civic, education, medical, sports & entertainment, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Supports the preconstruction team, including trade coordination, the scope of work development and review, bid package and schedule development, and bid advertisements
• Manages the submittal schedule setup and coordinates priorities with the team; reviews and approves all shop drawings and samples prior to submittal to Architects and/or Engineers
• Coordinates with various stakeholders of the project, including but not limited to the Owner, Developer, Subcontractors, Field Team, Design Team, Vendors, Suppliers, etc.
• Prepares, submits, and obtains Owner and/or Architect approval for change requests
• Leads project meetings; OAC (Owner, Architect, Contractor) meetings, monthly and progress reviews
• Prepares project schedule with the Project Superintendent; gathers input from the Project Team and utilizes Lean Principles, develops and updates the project schedule for preconstruction and construction activities, and manages materials, labor, and procurement logs to ensure appropriate resources are in alignment per the project timeline
• Supports investigation of safety incidents and supports the training of staff as needed
• Identifies potential schedule impacts including, but not limited to scope, weather, workforce, and facilitates mitigation plans to avert foreseeable concerns
• Provides strong leadership skills to support the construction field team with the Superintendent
• Provides proper documentation for decisions affecting various aspects of the project such as budget, schedule, legal, quality, and/or safety with current best practices for documentation requirements
• Prepares monthly cost and margin forecasts with input from the Superintendent and reviews with the Project Team; participates in the development of the project budget, regularly reviews costs associated with the budget, and highlights discrepancies to enable improved financial performance
• Leads overall project closeout process using best practice standards, tools, and processes such as the close-out punch list, financials, subcontracts, warranties, etc.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: 100% employer-paid employee coverage for robust medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off: generous paid sick, vacation, personal, and holiday days off
• Professional Development: annual allowance for continued education and training
• Additional Perks: Benefit from various additional perks, such as company vehicles for certain roles, travel allowances, and flexible working hours to help balance life and work commitments.

What This Job Offers

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