Structures

Sundt Construction•Salt Lake City, UT

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, Sundt offers a culture where employees are deeply invested in their work. The company focuses on building long-term prosperity for clients, communities, and employee-owners, providing competitive pay, industry-leading benefits, incentive programs, and training for personal and professional growth. This role is driven by skill, grit, and purpose, aiming to be the most skilled builder in America. The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for the administration and execution of assigned projects in a safe, profitable, and timely manner, potentially managing multiple projects or complex projects with large contract amounts. They must maintain high standards of quality and integrity, foster professional relationships with stakeholders, and participate in business development, estimating, bidding, and contract negotiation. Experience in heavy civil, highway, and structures projects is required, and openness to travel is necessary. The position has two steps (I and II) reflecting progression in skill and experience, with Step I managing projects of $51-$100 million and Step II managing complex projects or multiple projects totaling $101-$199 million.

Requirements

Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
Experience in Pre-Con managing construction projects.
Thorough knowledge of contract documents, materials, equipment utilization, scheduling systems, productivity analysis, construction operations, and cash flow procedures.
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Experience working on heavy civil, highway, and structures projects.
Open to travel as needed.
Step I: Typically 10 - 15 years of experience, capable of managing projects of $51 - $100 million.
Step II: Typically a minimum of 15 years of experience, capable of managing large, complex projects and/or multiple projects totaling $101 - $199 million.

Responsibilities

Has overall responsibility for project success, including safety, schedule, profitability, quality, and customer satisfaction, as well as personnel decisions impacting the project.
Participates in the business development process, including client contact, relationship building, proposals, presentations, and negotiations for selected projects.
Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
Responsible for understanding and administering prime contract terms and conditions, contract documents, subcontract agreements, purchase order agreements, and insurance, including providing written notifications when necessary to document impacts.
Participates in the preparation and review of estimates, focusing on adherence to cost control systems, equipment requirements and utilization, constructability, formwork, materials, manpower, general conditions, schedule, and insurance.
Champions the orderly and timely transition of projects from the estimating phase to the field, including contract review meetings covering contract requirements, general conditions, schedules, budgets, subcontracts, and purchase order agreements.
Coordinates with the Project Superintendent on the means and methods for successful and profitable execution of the work, reviewing and monitoring manpower, equipment, and material resources.
Manages the development of the overall CPM schedule with the Project Superintendent(s) and ensures all procurement is coordinated with the Project Engineer(s), ensuring the project team utilizes the Last Planner System (LPS) for scheduling.
Prepares the Monthly Progress Report in coordination with the Superintendent(s) by the 6th of every month, using available reports to manage costs and prepare accurate cost projections.
Reviews 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 monthly, maintaining a positive cash flow position and managing the subcontractor payment process through Textura.
Responsible for the timely review of purchase orders and subcontracts prepared by the estimating department.
Verifies agreements are executed with insurance in place before any subcontractor begins work onsite.
Completes close-out requirements and punch lists in a timely manner, handling warranty callbacks quickly to maintain owner/client relationships.