Project Manager - Joint Lewis McChord, WA

Project Manager - Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA

Ft. Lewis, Washington, USA, 98433

Onsite Work

The Project Manager manages all facets of a construction program, including development, coordination, and implementation of a program schedule to ensure programs are completed on time, within budget, and surpass expected quality. The Project Manager must serve as a leader of the construction program, liaising between team members and clients on all matters. The value of projects will vary by contract type and complexity but generally the position will oversee projects ranging from $2,000 to $500,000 each or $1,500,000 annually.

• 4+ years’ experience in the construction industry with a commercial or industrial general contractor
• Previous experience managing and coordinating multiple projects, subcontractors, and vendors simultaneously
• Proficient in producing detailed fixed price estimates; ability to use RS Means or other published unit price books to produce detailed line‑item estimates
• Possess effective negotiating skills
• Resource Management; including operations support staff, vendors, subcontractors, and time
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to:
  • Adapt and be flexible to frequent changes in a fast‑paced work environment
  • Demonstrate integrity consistent with Centennial’s core values
  • Collaborate and work effectively in a team environment with people of various backgrounds and styles
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including clear, concise, and professional presentation of information
  • Adapt to the constantly evolving world of technology, design, means and methods, including but not limited to Microsoft Office suite, Pro Core, Adobe, and Blue Beam
  • Mentor and train assistant level operations team members
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field highly desired

• Project Management: Creates and manages budgets; communicates effectively with all team members, including subcontractors and clients; ensures delivery order execution is in accordance with contract requirements; develops and reviews SOW through site visits, existing conditions, and client needs so project requirements and expectations are clearly defined; negotiates with client and subcontractors as necessary; coordinates project close out, obtaining required documentation, assisting in pre-final inspections and As‑Built drawings
• Estimating: Prepares estimates based on technical specifications, SOW, and drawings; performs quantity take-offs for each job order; enters line items into Unit Price Book software using estimating tools and systems; develops pricing for non‑scheduled line items
• Subcontractor Management: Solicits proposals from at least three vendors and/or subcontractors; evaluates proposals to confirm compliance with SOW; negotiates delivery order subcontractor agreements; coordinates subcontractor buyout, arranges and attends site visits, and tracks subcontractor proposals
• Scheduling: Develops and maintains project schedules with superintendents for use by customers and subcontractors
• Business Development: Contacts new and existing customers to discuss needs, understand the full potential of framework agreements, propose solutions, identify improvements, enhance customer service and retention, and grow business
• Safety: Ensures compliance with Centennial’s Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) guidelines and procedures along with all local requirements (OSHA, USACE EM385.1.1, etc.)
• Responsible for driving between project sites that are often miles apart or miles from the assigned office location
• Occasional travel may be required
• Performance of the required job duties will be in an office environment along with visits to sites that are under construction which may include various weather conditions
• Specific physical demands include:
  • The ability to walk terrain and surfaces that may be far, uneven, or temporary
  • The ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, talk and hear
  • The ability to frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel
  • The ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, squat, or reach
  • The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and…