Project Manager

About the role

Adolfson & Peterson Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage and control assigned projects, including safety, budgets, contracts, schedules, and trade contractor and supplier coordination. This position works in conjunction with the Superintendent to lead the project team on scopes generally up to $15 million or for designated components on large, complex projects. Safety is paramount and embedded into everything we do, with all team members responsible for working safely within our Incident and Injury Free culture.

Responsibilities

• Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.
• Provide leadership throughout a project to ensure timely and quality results.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and ASIs (all change orders) for coordination and implementation of project requirements.
• Work with the Superintendent to prepare and update the detailed construction schedule.
• Lead the project estimate review, start-up, monthly interim, and close-out meetings.
• Initiate and review close-out procedures with the project superintendent, owner, and architect before trade contractor work starts; maintain a zero punch list.
• Prepare letters of intent with trade contractors. Manage the trade contract process and all clarification or change issues.
• Ensure a timely submittal process, review, and execution of project changes by the owner and trade contractors.
• Keep project logs (e.g., shop drawings, RFI, ASI, OCO) updated and current for every progress meeting.
• Manage and monitor material procurement for the project, including submittal approval, fabrication status, and delivery status.
• Work with the Superintendent in adhering to the schedule for early project close-out and final acceptance by the owner.
• Set firm and realistic deadlines for submittal of O&M manuals, close-out documents, and project warranties before the work is 50% complete.
• Ensure project quality based on AP’s quality management programs.
• Facilitate collaborative team processes among project participants including design team, owners, and subcontractors.
• Lead or attend weekly site progress meetings with the owner, design team, and key trade contractors; generate minutes from the meetings.
• Incorporate project management principles into the proposal process.
• Communicate field/office policies, instructions, and procedures to all project team members, including trade contractor personnel.
• Review project plans for constructability and cost feasibility; complete project risk assessments and prepare scope of work matrices.
• Provide technical expertise on projects in the pre-construction phase.
• Prepare the scope of work matrix for all trade contractor and supplier contracts, construction schedule, and performance expectations prior to contract award.
• Expedite project trade contractor/supplier buy-out; assist in review of bids to ensure completeness and conformity to specifications before award.
• Draft and/or edit owner and subcontractor contract language.
• Analyze and manage project progress, costs, budgets, and cash flows.
• Create all project cost codes, budgets, and cash flow reports.
• Manage, review, and control all project costs and maintain accurate project cost projections.
• Confirm that total cost budgets, with contingencies, tie to the project contract amount; ensure project budgets are maintained.
• Prepare all monthly pay applications to the owner and ensure timely collection; manage the project’s cash flow.
• Review and approve all trade contractor/supplier payment applications; collect lien waivers to ensure proper disbursement.
• Prepare final written analysis on project profitability, profit enhancers, profit busters, and project problems for discussion in the close-out meeting.
• Provide explanations for all significant project cost variances, by cost code, on the Intranet.
• Review the project’s QC plan and ensure compliance; report findings to project team and management.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field and 6+ years of experience running construction projects with contract values greater than $5 million. OR completion of an associate’s degree in construction management and 8+ years of relevant project management experience.
• Proficiency with scheduling, spreadsheets, cost control, and project management software (e.g., Prolog, Microsoft Project, P6, Procore, Bluebeam).
• Solid understanding of value engineering, life cycle costing, and project profit/cost processes.
• Recognition and achievement of high-quality construction standards.
• Thorough experience with multiple contract types under the CMR and Design-Build delivery methods.
• Current or ability to become current with OSHA 30 and company safety requirements.
• Ability to travel.
• Willingness to work in various (sometimes extreme) climate conditions.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
• Experience in a complex business as an active participant in driving growth and change; demonstrated effectiveness in driving operations and executing plans.
• Experience in driving accountability for financial and operational effectiveness, integrating and aligning efforts within the team, monitoring results, and tackling problems directly.
• Experience cultivating an active network of relationships, driving collaboration and alignment, relating well to colleagues, and connecting with employees at all levels.
• Ability to drive to the core of complex issues and provide insightful and constructive feedback.
• Developed written, oral, and listening skills to effectively communicate with diverse audiences.

Pay

$104,000.00 - $172,000.00

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus