Our client is seeking a skilled Project Manager I to provide comprehensive direction and leadership for projects in Tempe, AZ. Working closely with the Project Superintendent, the successful candidate will oversee project operations and administration, fostering strong relationships with clients, design teams, and subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the company’s safety culture, ensuring an injury-free environment and investigating safety incidents as needed.
- Manage the prestart process and support pre-construction activities including quantity takeoff, bid package development, and schedule creation.
- Oversee buyout schedules, verifying pricing and scope, and managing subcontract issuance.
- Coordinate submittal schedules, ensuring timely approval and availability to project teams.
- Collaborate with Logistics for material and equipment pricing.
- Liaise with risk management to ensure subcontractor approval and bonding requirements.
- Facilitate stakeholder coordination, including subcontractors, owners, field teams, and vendors.
- Manage change requests, including pricing and schedule input from subcontractors.
- Conduct various meetings such as project reviews and progress meetings.
- Complete monthly pay application processes for subcontractors and owners.
- Prepare and update project schedules, identifying and mitigating potential impacts.
- Provide comprehensive documentation for project decisions and status updates.
- Prepare monthly cost forecasts and review project budgets for financial performance.
- Lead project closeout processes, adhering to best practices and standards.
- Interface with legal counsel as necessary.
Requirements:
- Thorough understanding of project management processes.
- Advanced knowledge of construction technology and scheduling software.
- Experience in applying Lean processes and philosophy.
- 5+ years construction management experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field.
