Project Manager

The Project Manager balances being a self-directed, proactive professional who self‑manages their time and projects with 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. Responsibilities Taking responsibility for leading, decision making and problem solving project related issue. Cost related issues and analysis of those costs including owner changes and billings, subcontract agreements and changes. Skilled at developing the strategic and tactical planning for the implementation of the work and training staff in this area. Identifying problems early and strategically solves problems through negotiation, claims avoidance direction or alternative methods. Regularly attending and leading the project meetings; monitoring accuracy of minutes of each meeting and ensure issues are addressed in a timely manner. Overseeing quality control program implementation and adherence to Quality Control Program. Keeping supervisor advised of project issues. Additional Responsibilities Supervise the crafting of requests for information by the Project Engineer; review RFI responses and manage following course of action. Supervise and monitor the review of ASI, CCD, RFI and Procurement Field Logs and identify issues timely and respond appropriately. Identify priority and long lead items and expedite the review and approval of submittals; manage the submittal process. Manage the flow of information between the owner, architect, subcontractors and project team. Manage the close‑out process and ensure completion in a timely and organized manner. Manage the punch list for subcontractor and owner review. Coordinate the warranty effort and manage project warranty / post occupancy issues. Create monthly status report and cost projections for the project, monitor for accuracy and update monthly. Draft subcontract agreements, purchase orders, or bid package scopes. Negotiate subcontract scope terms in conjunction with the legal department as needed. Timely manage owner and subcontractor change orders and logs. Prepare subcontractor change orders. Review and validate subcontractor cost proposals, draft and submit owner cost proposals. Negotiate cost proposals with owner, structuring to handle dispute areas. Review and understand the Owner Contract. Negotiate and resolve major change events to Owner Contract. Understand and lead the preconstruction process and ensure that the documents are sufficient for the bid process. Prepare Owner Billings; Timely submit application for payments to owners and monitor pay process. Timely manage the approval of subcontractor and vendor invoices. Identify billing issues with labor, material suppliers and tier subcontractors. Create Project schedule, utilizing input from project superintendent and subcontractors, able to analyze for float, excessive durations identify areas for improvement. Reviews daily and weekly reports. Read plans and specifications and understand specification implications of trade issues. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or construction management 3‑7 years of construction project management experience Experience working with the United States Army Corps of Engineers preferred Experience with Primavera P6 scheduling software preferred Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Power Point Pass a Pre‑Employment Drug Test Salary Range : $90,000 – $135,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. Work Environment / Physical Demands This position works in a professional office environment and on construction job sites. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing duties, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration and extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position is occasionally performed in outside weather conditions. The physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, and using a computer. The employee may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Benefits / Culture Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance 401(k) / Profit Sharing PTO Flexible Spending Account Training Garco is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. This is a safety sensitive position under RCW49.44.240. 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