project manager- commercial

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.