Project Manager- Commercial

Position: 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.