Structures

Sundt Construction•Vancouver, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, Sundt offers a culture where employees are invested in their work and passionate about building long-term prosperity for clients, communities, and employee-owners. The company provides competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs, and training for personal and professional growth. Sundt is driven by skill, grit, and purpose, aiming to be the most skilled builder in America. The Project Manager role is responsible for leading and managing assigned projects safely, profitably, and on time, maintaining high standards of quality and integrity. This role also participates in marketing, estimating, bidding, and contract negotiation. The position has two steps (I and II), with Step I handling less complex projects ($20 million and under) and typically requiring 3-5 years of experience, while Step II manages medium-scale projects ($20-$50 million) and typically requires 5-10 years of experience. Experience in heavy civil, heavy highway, and structures is required, and travel is expected.

Requirements

Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
Experience in preconstruction and in managing construction projects.
Thorough knowledge of contract documents, materials, equipment utilization, scheduling systems, productivity analysis, construction operations, and cash flow procedures is essential.
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs
Must have experience managing projects including heavy civil, heavy highway, and structures.
Must be open to travel.

Nice To Haves

Step I level is capable of less complex projects of $20 million and under in size and typically with 3 to 5 years of experience in this position.
Step II level is capable of medium scale projects of $20 - $50 million in size with typically 5 to 10 years of experience.

Responsibilities

Has overall responsibility for project success, including profitability, safety, schedule, quality and customer satisfaction as well as responsibility for personnel decisions that impact the project.
Plans, acquires, reviews, develops and manages the project team to ensure relentless execution of the project.
Establishes the project charter and a comprehensive project management plan (PMP) including the project scope management plan, procurement plan, environmental plan, time management plan, financial plan, quality management and safety plans and risk management plan to ensure successful project execution.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the change management process.
Participates in the business development process including client contacts, relationships, proposals, presentations, and negotiations for selected projects.
Responsible for understanding and administering prime contract terms and conditions, contract documents, subcontract agreements, purchase order agreements, insurance, etc.
Oversees and ensures all the processes involved in budgeting and controlling costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget.
Demonstrates business acumen within area of responsibility.
Participates in preparation and review of estimates with attention to the following: adherence to cost control system, equipment requirements and utilization, constructability, formwork, materials, manpower, general conditions, schedule, insurance, etc.
Champions the orderly, timely transition of projects from the estimating phase to the field.
This transition shall include project review meetings, which encompass a review of contract requirements, general conditions, schedules, budgets, subcontracts, and purchase order agreements.
Coordinates with the Project Superintendent the means and methods required for the successful and profitable execution of the work.
Reviews and monitors manpower, equipment, and material resources to accomplish this goal.
Manages the development of the overall CPM schedule and assures coordination with the Project Superintendent and the procurement schedule with the Project Engineer.
Ensures that as many levels of detailed schedules are prepared and distributed as required to support the project schedule.
Pays special attention to prevention and documentation of delays or changes.
Ensures that the Lean process is effectively utilized for all scheduling activities.
Responsible for the preparation of Monthly Progress Report including accurate cost projections.
Reviews, negotiates, and executes all change orders, supplements, and cost control budget adjustments.
Manages all billings to ensure timely submission of payment applications and collection of payments from the owner in order to maintain a positive cash flow position.
Manages the overall payment process and follows all prompt pay laws with the subcontractors.
Responsible for the timely preparation and execution of purchase order agreements and subcontracts with respect to insurance certificates, bonds, and the appropriate lien waivers.
Completes close-out requirements and punch lists in a timely manner.
Manages warranty callbacks quickly to maintain owner/client relationships.
Prevents claims, identify potential claims, quantify, mitigate/resolve the effects of those that do occur on a timely basis.