Project Manager - Phoenix, Arizona

Position: Project Manager 2 - Phoenix, Arizona
Job Description

This position helps provide and maintain facilities which give Church members places where they can worship, teach, learn, pray together, make and renew covenants, and receive sacred ordinances. Each Church facility that is built and/or maintained should
1) Provide a spiritual setting for members to worship, and
2) Present an image of reverence and dignity in the community.

The incumbent is responsible for the construction of projects such as renovations/expansions, and new standard meetinghouses, or standard type buildings and must have a deep understanding of building plans, specifications, and construction methods.

The incumbent reports to a director or Project Manager 3.

It is expected that the incumbent consistently meets and regularly exceeds performance metrics.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

Evaluating and contracting with service providers, including architects, engineers, consultants, vendors and contractors, to achieve the required standards of performance.

Collaborating with architects, engineers, and facilities personnel to determine project objectives, scope, and deliverables.

Monitoring and directing the work of service providers to ensure performance standards are met.

Supporting and contributing to the work of related functions such as Facilities and O&M Management by managing projects and providing expertise and other services as needed.

Working with Planning, Real Estate and Facilities to develop and implement real estate and leasing options.

Preparing cost estimates, developing detailed budgets, tracking expenses, managing cash flow, and implementing cost-control.

Managing multiple projects at the same time across varying states.

Ability to properly manage up to 80 projects simultaneously with individual contract values well beyond $1M.

Regularly communicating with facilities personnel to help manage scheduling.

Identifying, mitigating and resolving problems, conflicts, and potential risk issues, then developing proactive mitigation strategies.

Negotiating contracts, obtaining permits, and managing vendor relationships.

Implementing quality assurance measures and conducting inspections to ensure all work meets required standards and specifications.

Maintaining accurate project documentation (contracts, permits, drawings, change orders) and providing regular progress reports to all stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related field, or 15 years of Project Management experience.
• Requires 10 years of construction field experience including estimating, scheduling, and cost control.
• Must understand contracts, agreements, and real property transactions, and be able to prepare and manage project schedules and budgets
• Requires ability to work with and communicate effectively (verbal and written) with ecclesiastical leaders, architects, and other contracted personnel, government agencies, neighborhood associations, zoning review boards, etc.
• Proven front-line management skills in a multi-discipline work environment and ability to manage difficult situations to achieve a positive and appropriate resolution.
• Must be proficient in the use of computers and cellphones. Must understand and be able to use MS Office applications, department-specific software, web-based programs, internet services, and wireless communications.
• Frequent travel is required

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings- giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances-our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world.

They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.