Project Manager (K-12 Education)

PCL Construction•Fargo, ND

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager (K-12 Education) at PCL Construction Services, Inc. will provide overall contract administration, technical expertise, and support to medium-sized construction projects. This role involves developing and implementing project safety plans, ensuring projects are constructed according to design, budget, quality, and schedule. The Project Manager will also understand client drivers, offer value engineering proposals, manage project performance, negotiate subcontracts, and oversee project closeout. For design-build projects, they will monitor design progress and ensure compliance. This position requires a strong understanding of construction law, building codes, and safety and quality management practices, along with the ability to manage risks and opportunities and build effective stakeholder relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
8–10 years of progressive construction experience, including experience working on projects in the K-12 Education sector.
Demonstrated experience implementing a strong safety culture by application of health, safety, and environment principles and legislation.
In-depth knowledge of construction industry including building materials, construction specifications, methods and procedures, construction law and building codes, and safety and quality management practices.
Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills including the ability to manage project budgets and schedules.
Ability to identify and manage risk and opportunities on construction projects.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, project management and scheduling software, with a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.

Nice To Haves

Leadership and mentoring skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides overall contract administration, technical expertise, and support to a medium size construction project.
Develops and implements the project safety plan and leads by example for health and safety practices and procedures.
Ensures the project is constructed as per design, budget, resources, quality, and schedule.
Understands client drivers and offers value engineering proposals for functionality, cost, and schedule benefit.
Manages project performance and providing performance status reports for safety, cost forecast, and schedule.
Negotiates and issues subcontracts, major purchase orders and progress payments and monitors their progress and schedule.
Understands, communicates, and enforces the contract and contract documents.
Develops and coordinates overall project closeout.
Identifies and manages risk and opportunities on construction projects.
Monitors progress of the design, including compliance issues, quality, general coordination, constructability, and timing of deliverables (for design-build projects).
Assists the project team lead obtain a comprehensive design-management and design-quality plan and conduct periodic quality audits to ensure compliance (for design-build projects).
Keeps all parties informed of potential opportunities and challenges and manages stakeholders’ expectations through appropriate forms of communication.

Benefits

Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
401(k) with company match
Industry-leading medical, dental and vision benefits
Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
Life, AD&D and disability insurance
Paid parental leave and family care support
HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions