Construction Project Manager

Job Description

This position is located in Dallas, TX.

As one of the longest standing commercial general contractors in Oregon, has established a reputation of quality, professionalism, and integrity. Building and growing in nearly every industry, offers career opportunities in a supportive culture empowering self-starters who thrive in a fun and fast-paced environment. Consistently listed as a Top Workplace by the Oregonian, one of the 100 Best Companies to work for in Oregon as well as one of Oregon’s 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies.

A Project Manager’s job is to plan and supervise a wide range of construction projects from start to finish. You will organize and oversee construction procedures and ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties:

• Oversees each project from conception to the finished structure.

• Interfaces with both construction professionals and the client on a day-to-day basis.

• Reads blueprints, structural drawings, and plan sets.

Additional Duties:

• Maintains a strong knowledge of construction materials, processes, verbiage, and equipment.

• Creates and updates the project budget.

• Estimates both construction management and self-perform work items.

• Creates and updates the project schedule.

• Reviews and negotiates with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.

• Prepares and presents the project proposal, clarifications, alternates, and value engineering to clients and architects.

• Works with the Senior Project Manager and Executive Leadership to negotiate owner contracts.

• Reviews and processes subcontracts and subcontractor change orders.

• Reviews and processes submittals, RFI’s, change proposals, and owner change orders.

• Authors project meeting minutes.

• Conducts onsite meetings with the client, architect, subcontractors, and construction crew.

• Collaborates with the architect, subcontractors, and construction crew to ensure feasibility of each project.

• Identifies and responds to potential issues throughout the life of the project to minimize the potential negative impacts and help ensure the safety of the work.

• Prepares and submits project billings to clients.

• Reviews and approves vendor and subcontractor payments.

• Prepares and submits cost projections.

• Supports the quality control and punch list process.

• Assists in marketing and business development efforts.

• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.

• Respectfully takes direction from the Senior Project Manager and Vice President of Construction.

• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.

• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Interpersonal Skills

• Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally.

• Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form.

• Exhibits good listening and comprehension.

• Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

• Writes clearly and informatively.

• Able to effectively multitask.

• Displays passion and optimism.

• Inspires respect and trust.

• Confronts difficult situations.

• Uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.

• Adapts to changes in the work environment.

• Varies communication style to meet needs.

• Establishes and maintains effective relations.

• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.

• Exhibits tact and consideration.

• Works cooperatively in group situations.

• Works actively to resolve conflicts.

• Balances team and individual responsibilities.

• Communicates changes effectively.

• Prepares and supports those affected by change.

• Exhibits confidence in self and others.

• Inspires and motivates others to perform well.

• Cost management.

• Risk-management.

• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.

• Displays ability to influence key decision-makers.

• Uses authority appropriately to accomplish goals.

• Displays original thinking and creativity.

• Displays willingness to make decisions.

• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

• Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.

• Makes timely decisions.

• Ability to work independently.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises project engineers in the Construction Services Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing