Position Summary
Lease Crutcher Lewis has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager (PM) in our Portland Office!
Our Project Managers lead one or more construction projects, including running work and reporting to senior management. As a PM, you will follow the assigned project from the marketing effort through the close-out and warranty period, delivering excellent project management services and, most importantly, building relationships with your clients and teams.
Primary Functions and Essential Responsibilities
Marketing
- Be a leader in assigned marketing and business development activities; coordinate all marketing activities with the Marketing Manager to avoid client interface interference
- Review and respond to assigned RFP’s
- Maintain relationships with past clients – especially during periods without current projects
Project Management (Preconstruction Phase)
- Direct responsibility for all aspects of the construction project; coordinate and own the estimating, purchasing, engineering, accounting, construction and quality assurance activities
- Examine all construction documents as they are issued for constructability, completeness of information, design deficiencies and code violations; inform the Project Engineer of the shortcomings for resolution with the design engineer
- Review and approve bids and budgets; have a complete understanding of the project estimate
- Have complete knowledge of the contract, general conditions and subcontract documents
- Establish administrative procedures for the project in the area of personnel, contracts and construction
Project Management (Construction Phase)
- Coordinate and train the field and office staff so they perform at their best, which includes identifying and communicating staff relationships and lines of responsibilities and holding weekly staff meetings
- Communicate instructions and maintain efficient project management systems, subcontractor controls, scheduling techniques, and material handling
- Initiate and supervise the production and maintenance of all construction schedules
- Prioritize and ensure expeditious responses to submittals and field questions
- Ensure that the owner/architect/contractor meeting minutes are recorded and distributed within three days following the meeting
- Review and approve all subcontractor and supply agreement drafts and owner change orders
- Approve all subcontractor, supplier and material invoices for payment, ensuring that applications for payment are promptly submitted, payments are received and funds are property disbursed
- Organize and oversee job cost and labor detail reporting on a regular basis by collaborating with the Project Superintendent and field foremen
- Be knowledgeable, adhere to and promote all company policies
- Ensure the development of all personnel assigned to the project by providing training, career path counseling and positive project morale
- Keep the Senior Project Manager informed on all significant matters, including progress, safety, financial status and relationships
- Establish and maintain professional and effective relations with the owner and architect/engineers and alert senior management to potential business development activities and/or future opportunities
- Be responsible for all follow-up services on the project after completion, including punchlist items, warranty calls and other service requests from the client
In Order to Succeed in this Role
- 5+ years of general contracting management experience, preferably working with GMP contracts
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field
- Experience in preconstruction planning, estimating, subcontractor bidding and scheduling
- Solid understanding and experience in Timberline, Primavera or MS Project, and/or Bluebeam is preferable
- Experience in leading teams with excellent interpersonal skills
A 100% employee-owned general contractor, LEWIS offers a comprehensive healthcare plan with medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account supports physical wellness for employees and their pets, and our employer-funded Headspace membership supports mental wellness. We also offer a generous Health Savings Account with annual employer sponsored contributions. LEWIS provides support for a financially healthy future, including our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (enrollment covered at no cost to you) and a 401(k) with a competitive matching program. To support employee philanthropic efforts, employees are eligible for volunteer PTO and charitable giving matching programs. Other, position-specific perks may apply.
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