Schuchart | Project Manager | seattle, wa

Schuchart • seattle, wa, us • 2w ago

Summary:

Responsible for management of construction projects from the bidding phase through project close-out. Participates in the conceptual development of a project and oversees its organization, scheduling, and implementation.

Essential Functions:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

· Plans all phases of the construction lifecycle from initiation to completion.

· Orders necessary supplies, tools, and equipment.

· Work with superintendents and foremen to plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with projects.

· Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of company policy and contract specifications. Confer with supervisors and foremen to discuss such matters as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.

· Collaborate with engineers, architects, electricians, and other workers in the same project.

· Choose subcontractors and delegate their responsibilities.

· Report project progress and budget to client.

· Explain contract and technical matters to others in a clear manner.

· Uses scheduling software to update schedules, track progress, and document project progression.

· Bidding and schedule creation.

· Prepare budget and cost estimates.

· Provide direction to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions as required.

· Initiate and maintain liaison with owners and other contacts to facilitate project activities.

· Monitor and control project through administrative direction of on-site foremen to ensure project is completed on schedule and within budget.

· Investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.

· Represent company in project meetings and attend strategy meetings.

· Work with the internal staff to manage financial aspects of contracts to protect the company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the customer.

· Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients.

· Formulate reports concerning such areas as work progress, costs, and scheduling.

· Supervise project superintendent, assistant project manager, project engineer and administrative assistant, if required. Conduct and deliver performance appraisals of all direct reports.

Minimum Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field.

· 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in commercial construction.

· Capable of managing projects $5 - $10 million in size.

· Must possess advanced knowledge and application of construction estimating, cost, project controls/scheduling, documentation, engineering/construction principles, techniques, materials, applications and practices.

Physical Demands:

Position performance will require the occasional physical ability to climb and function in elevation changes by means of self-propulsion to include ladders, scaffolding, and hoist systems. Ability to negotiate construction work areas in a safe manner and behavior. Vision abilities specific to the position will include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Performing in this role will occasionally require the use of hands to finger, handle and feel tools, objects, materials, and controls. Performance requires the ability to frequently sit, talk, hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee may on rare occasions lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

Performing the duties, the employee will occasionally be in an on-site construction environment where they may be exposed to moving mechanical components and equipment, high and sub grade places, fumes and/or airborne particles, weather conditions, and electrical systems. The noise of the environments is often moderate to very loud.

Compensation:

· Salary range: $140,000 to $150,000

· Starting salary based on experience: $140,000 to $145,000

B*enefits*:

· 401(k) with a 4% company match

· Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· Employer-paid Life Insurance coverage up to $100,000

· Long-term Disability Insurance

· 20 days of paid time off, accrued annually

· Voluntary paid time off

· Paid Bereavement Leave

· 7 paid holidays per year