Project Manager – Civil Division - Vantage, United States - Atlantis IT Group

Description

Project Manager – Civil Division

Vantage WA

Fulltime

This is a full-time position in the Spokane office. The Project Manager balances being a self-directed, proactive professional who self-manages their time and projects while having impeccable attention to detail and high-quality outputs. Working with integrity, dependability, and punctuality are just as important as having a substantial understanding of the project and the knowledge to complete a wide range of tasks. The Project Manager must be a forward thinker who forecasts and investigates possible challenges and works to find preventative solutions. As a team leader, the Project Manager creates synergy among everyone involved on the construction project, communicates issues intelligently, and explains things to team members. The Project Manager also possesses an exceptional ability to communicate both in writing and verbally, as well as the ability to listen carefully and ask questions. In this role, project types may include transportation, water/wastewater, utility, and dam construction work.

Key attributes for the Project Manager include:

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Taking responsibility for leading, decision making and problem solving project related issues.

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Analysis of cost-related issues including owner changes and billings, subcontract agreements and changes.

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Skilled at developing the strategic and tactical planning for the implementation of the work and training staff in this area.

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Identifying problems early and strategically and resolving issues through negotiation, claims avoidance direction or alternative methods.

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Regularly attending and leading the project meetings; monitoring accuracy of minutes of each meeting and ensure issues are addressed in a timely manner.

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Overseeing quality control program implementation and adherence to Quality Control Program

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Keeping supervisor advised of project issues.

Among other duties that may be assigned from time to time, the Project Manager performs the following tasks:

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Supervise the crafting of requests for information by the Project Engineer; review RFI responses and manage following course of action.

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Supervise and monitor the review of ASI, CCD, RFI and Procurement Field Logs and identify issues timely and respond appropriately.

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Identify priority and long lead items and expedite the review and approval of submittals; manage the submittal process.

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Manage the flow of information between the owner, architect, subcontractors and project team.

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Manage the close out process and ensure completion in a timely and organized manner.

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Manage the punch list for subcontractor and owner review. Coordinate the warranty effort and manage project warranty / post occupancy issues.

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Create monthly status report and cost projections for the project, monitor for accuracy and update monthly.

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Draft subcontract agreements, purchase orders, or bid package scopes. Negotiate subcontract scope terms in conjunction with the legal department as needed.

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Timely manage owner and subcontractor change orders and logs. Prepare subcontractor change orders.

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Review and validate subcontractor cost proposals, draft and submit owner cost proposals. Negotiate cost proposals with owner.

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Review and understand the Owner Contract. Negotiate and resolve major change events to Owner Contract.

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Prepare Owner Billings; Timely submit application for payments to owners and monitor pay process.

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Timely manage the approval of subcontractor and vendor invoices. Identify billing issues with labor, material suppliers and tier subcontractors.

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Create and maintain Project schedule, utilizing input from project superintendent and subcontractors. Perform monthly updates and analyze project status and potential areas of improvement.

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Review daily and weekly reports.

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Read plans and specifications and understand specification implications of trade issues.

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Oversee jobsite safety compliance and promote safe practices.

Minimum Requirements:

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Bachelor's Degree in engineering or construction management

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Minimum 10 years of construction project management experience

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Experience with Primavera P6 scheduling software

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Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Power Point

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Experience with earthwork programs such as Civil 3d and Agtek preferred

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Garco self-performs all structures work including reinforced concrete and structural steel erection. Experience in these work scopes is preferred.

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Pass a Pre-Employment Drug Test