Project Manager-Owners Rep

Position Summary

Wember is accepting resumes to fill a position for a Project Manager who is in the Cheyenne, Wyoming area on public sector projects (library, fire stations, police, schools). The candidate will oversee multi-million-dollar projects from initial planning through design to construction close-out and participate in business development support. The candidate will be integral to the project team, including the owner, architect, contractor, and various consultants.

Job Description: Project Manager

• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
• Construction Experience: 10+ years (Preferred)
• Project Management: 10+ years (Preferred)
• Projects may range in quantity, size, budget, and complexity

The project manager serves as the primary client liaison and is responsible for managing all aspects of projects from inception through completion. The PM establishes the project priorities and maintains satisfactory relationships with the team throughout the project. As a leader, they will work to find creative and cost-effective solutions for the project. The PM directs and supervises the work of the owner, design team, general contractor, and third-party consultants. The project's successful outcomes are based on exceeding the client's goals, project program requirements, financial limitations, and dates for a single or multiple projects.

Job Requirements

• Capable of Successfully Managing 3-4 Projects simultaneously.
• AEC experience of 10+ years as an Architect, Engineer, General Contractor, and/or Owners Rep.
• Use an established understanding of the design and construction industry to plan and communicate effectively.
• Have the ability to travel. PMs will always need to be on-site for their projects.
• Will need to clearly communicate and delegate tasks with other team members, including Assistant PMs at Wember.
• Actively engage in training and growing the success of Assistant PMs at Wember.

Technical Tasks

• Ability to understand the client's goals and advocate for them.
• Build and maintain relationships in a collaborative process.
• Keep the owner informed on the status of the project.
• Be the leader in establishing lines of communication with our project teams.
• Be able to negotiate contracts on the owner's behalf (and with their input)
• Be familiar with all types of pay apps and be able to review and approve to mitigate the owner's risk
• Feel confident in the design and construction process, make recommendations, and lead an owner through difficult decisions.
• Be able to understand contracts and the implications of the different requirements fully.
• Lead the procurement process for various project consultants. Help navigate the process, advise the Owner on important issues, and advise them on their selections.
• Understand and manage the Entitlement process.
• Understand and manage the Local Permitting process.
• Review contract drawings and specifications.
• Track an Architect and Contractor schedule to confirm compliance.
• Create and be the master of the project budget.
• Review and manage Contractor Change Proposals. Have industry knowledge to understand construction prices and the ability to negotiate when items are out of line with industry standards.
• Build and manage a master project schedule.
• Manage the VE process.
• Understand and oversee the construction buyout process for all delivery types.
• Review submittals to confirm they meet and Owner's requirements.
• Have sufficient construction knowledge to be able to walk a site for a field report and be able to point out any areas that don't meet industry standards or the contract documents.
• Manage all project closeout requirements.

Desired Credentials

• Ability to work autonomously and as a team
• Good driving record and reliable vehicle, as much time will be spent attending meetings and construction sites
• Organizational skills
• Leadership, business, and entrepreneurial skills
• Software skills including Microsoft 365, Bluebeam, MS Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project
• Project experience with multi-million-dollar projects - public and/or private