Job description
DevCo Management is seeking a full-time
Construction Project Manager to join our team in
Bellevue, WA. The
Construction Project Manager is responsible for overseeing Construction and Renovation projects for DevCo Preservation. The Project Manager will utilize fundamental Construction Management best practices to complete projects including construction terminology, law and statutes for each state, health and safety laws, blueprint reading, and work with the Development Manager, taking a project from conception, planning, design, budgeting, construction through project completion.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise, coordinate and monitor the planning, design, and construction or renovation projects using fundamental project management Best Practices.
- Work with project team to develop and maintain project scope, schedule and budget using computer applications and approved process.
- Review each assigned projects and develop Request for Proposals through completed contract documents for each project.
- Support the Development Manager by assisting with property condition assessments, interviewing and hiring of professional services for each assigned project.
- Support and manage allocated project funds for each assigned project. Maintain good stewardship of these funds.
- Support assigned Development Manager for any new construction and renovation needs.
- Document and report status of scope, schedule and budget changes throughout construction using established software (Smartsheet).
- Develop and maintain a list of qualified Architects, Engineers and Construction Contractors
- Travel to DevCo Preservation project sites and perform on-site inspections and project related meetings as needed.
- Complete assigned tasks by deadlines and communicate any obstacles with your supervisor in advance.
- Attend training classes as scheduled and assigned.
- Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity with all aspects of construction management, including construction terminology, law and statutes for each state, health and safety laws, blueprint reading, and taking a project from conception, planning, budgeting, through completion.
- Familiarity with Low Income Housing Tax Credits and philosophy, including a basic understanding of useful life expectations and value of interior and exterior components.
- Must be a team player and understand the importance that each position contributes to the department.
- Ability to provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
- Ability to work productively in a fast paced, multi-tasked, and changing environment.
- Computer proficiency to include the use of email (Outlook), spreadsheets (Excel), documents (Word), scheduling software (MS Project), PowerPoint, SharePoint, and any other programs as needed.
- Manage the design, construction, and engineering efforts both remotely and without familiarity of the property/project.
- Excellent communication skills are required at all times.
Scope/Financial Responsibility
The Project Manager is responsible for the construction budget. Our goal is to complete all of the assigned projects in the allocated budget period and within the identified schedule and budget.
Travel Requirements
- Each Project Manager is responsible to travel to their assigned projects as needed to oversee budget and scope development, to manage the construction projects, and to provide quality control for these projects. Travel could take up to 20% to 25% of the PM’s time. Ability to work inside and outside in various weather conditions.
Competencies:
Building Trust
- Demonstrates an open communication style including listening and responding with empathy to the concerns of others, asks others for their ideas and involvement and openly discusses difficult topics.
- Evokes trust from others by clearly establishing how they will provide support without over promising and follows through on commitments.
- Behaves consistent with our organizational vision and values.
- Appreciates differences and ensures all associates are valued for their skills and contributions
Communication
- Adapts messages and/or communication style to the audience
- Selects most effective type of communication for situation.
- Demonstrates effective active listening skills
- Provides team members positive and constructive feedback
- Communicates (in speech and writing) clearly and openly
- Seeks to understand differences of opinion
- Can listen and consider the opinion of others
Driving Results
- Exhibits a sense of urgency around top priorities
- Strives continually to increase individual performance
- Follows the levels of authority for decision making in the organization
- Takes responsibility for decisions made within authority
- Escalates issues beyond authority to senior management
Innovation
- Sees connection between various tasks and customers
- Engages in brainstorming and creative problem solving
- Views problems and potential solutions from various perspectives and
- Encourages others to think creatively
- Find ways to continuously improve processes, products and/ or services
Valuing Diversity
- During meetings, requests alternative perspectives on important issues
- Accepting and respecting what each associate brings to the team
Qualifications
- 4-year degree in a construction related field or commensurate field experience.
- 5-7 years work experience in construction project management with proven ability to use multiple types of software to efficiently manage projects.
- 1-5 years work experience in multi-family construction industry recommended.
- Must be able to speak, read and write English in a manner sufficient to carry out duties.
- Successful completion of background check and drug screen required.
- Must be legally qualified to work in the U.S. meeting I-9 guidelines.
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