Commercial Design Project Manager - blue architecture
Bremerton, WA
Full Time
Experienced
blue architecture + interiors
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Commercial Design Project Manager
Your New Company:
Blue Architecture is seeking a full-time Commercial Design Project Manager to join our team in Bremerton, WA for commercial design projects. This person will have a comprehensive knowledge of design, construction techniques, and building codes.
Blue Architecture is a design firm that specializes in providing architecture, engineering, and project management consulting services. We work in teams, tackle exciting projects, and enjoy a stimulating and collegial environment.
The Project Manager will be part of the dynamic commercial construction and design team with Blue Architecture’s Design-Bid-Build operations. This team is primarily involved in commercial construction for various project types within the Veterans Affairs Medical Center systems and commercial construction projects throughout the Western United States. The position collaborates with all other design discipline staff and will help grow the team’s Commercial Design department.
Your New Role:
We are looking for an individual, with at least 3 years of experience, to join its expanding team as a Design Assistant Project Manager. You should have at least three (3) years of experience in a construction or design environment. The Project Manager’s primary responsibilities are to assist the Senior Project Manager, Project Designer(s), and Site Manager(s) in all aspects of the construction and design projects(s) including but not limited to, staff development, development of bid packages and specifications, coordination of shop drawings, submittal review and submissions, expediting material deliveries, assisting with project cost accounting, processing owner and subcontractor billings, and periodic project site visits. As a Project Manager, you will be trained to successfully negotiate subcontracts and change orders and effectively direct the project administration is daily activities to ensure proper project support is being maintained. Someone with an undergraduate degree in construction management would be ideal.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
- Construction or Design Related Degree (BA/BSc) or a good tenure in a construction/design company.
- Procore knowledge and experience are a plus.
- 3 years experience in a construction or design environment as a Project Coordinator or Project Engineer role preferred.
- Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of commercial projects, buildings, or other structures.
- The ability to accurately read, comprehend, and interpret construction drawings and specifications is of utmost importance.
- Great Communication Skills.
- Willingness to take on additional tasks.
- Be a self-starter.
- Ability to drive and push all involved parties forward toward project completion.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Project and/or Primavera.
- Project Manager(s) in the process of reviewing prospective change orders. Maintain the software that tracks approved change order requests for each project.
- Keep track of budget costs including buyout costs, contingency sums, and GMP changes.
- Assist the Senior Project Manager/Project Designer(s) when directed during the bid phase with bid invites, pre-bid meeting agenda, uploading files, phone calls, scan/save bid proposals/documents, and preparing bid tabulation sheets.
- Keep current on any changes in the building-connected software and set up training or implementation of changes upon approval of the Chief Estimator. Monitor all jobs currently bidding to see if bidding software is running smoothly.
- Tracking issuance and review of product and shop drawing submittals to ensure timely coordination between all parties involved in the review process.
- Coordination of Operation & Maintenance Manuals for incorporation of required information.
- Assist Estimator(s) with takeoff of materials for pricing as requested.
- Review the Subcontractor's initial submitted schedule of values to verify if work is broken down per trades and labor and materials.
- Prepares and maintains the Progress Schedule.
- Prepares and processes RFI's and submittals.
- Expedites Scheduled Shop Drawings and Shop Drawing Log.
- Maintain Company Reports (Weekly and Monthly).
- Prepare monthly Pay Applications, process, and approve bills and invoices. Maintain cash flow reports, and update cost reports.
- Prepares change orders for all Client changes. Represents the company as the liaison between the Client and the Architect.
- Notify the Client and Architect of all potential time delays, changes, payments, and labor disputes.
- Maintain safety control.
- Administer the Client and Subcontractor contracts.
- Expedite material deliveries and labor to the project. Maintain delivery schedules for all materials and equipment.
- Create and maintain subcontractor start-up, product data, shop drawings, and submittals as required per contract documents. Maintain tracking daily to ensure each element is issued and reviewed on time.
- Send notices daily or weekly to vendors/ subs/ project managers, architects, or engineers needing to submit or review information.
- Send submittals to the project coordinator that need to be incorporated into the Operation & Maintenance manuals.
- Attend construction and design meetings as requested. Record and publish meeting minutes.
- Assist Project Management with schedule updates, postings, and distribution.
- Prepare contracts and scopes of work under the direction of the Project Management.
- Assist Project Management with the preparation and submission of budget estimates.
- Assist Project Management with planning, organizing, and coordinating construction activities.
- Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
- Manage the maintenance of process and cost-tracking reports.
- Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects.
- Coordinate the submittal and RFI process.
- Manage and maintain current drawing and specification logs.
- Assist Project Manager(s) and/or Field Personnel in investigating damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
- Coordinate and review monthly Subcontractor's Pay Applications and submit them to Project Management for approval.
- Coordinate, review, and submit Owner monthly billings for payment.
- Order temporary construction equipment and materials such as job site trailers, temporary sanitary facilities, electric meters, project signage, Federal/State required signage, etc.
- Enforce quality adherence constantly in each project to establish and maintain high-quality standards.
- Maintain and support a positive attitude towards work which further promotes a strong team environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to be utilized when communicating with diverse project teams.
- Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking, while understanding time-sensitive issues.
- Must be able to work collaboratively for multiple Project Managers concurrently, along with Architectural firms, Clients, and numerous Vendors.
- Employees must be energetic, flexible, and motivated self-starters who are ready to work with a dynamic and growing team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stressful situations.
- Ability to understand project processes and standard progression for construction projects (i.e. document control).
- Standard knowledge of elementary project estimating procedures.
- Positive projection and maintenance of a professional image always.
- Ability to resolve disputes quickly, effectively, and to the satisfaction of all parties involved.
- Willingness to learn and progressively take on new roles and responsibilities relative to both project management and field operations.
- Encourages, fosters, and promotes effective time management for all daily activities to produce quality results.
- Prepare subcontractor change orders.
- Prepare all necessary correspondence to all subcontractors, Clients, and architects.
- Schedule and hold weekly job site meetings with all subcontractors, Clients, and architects.
- Maintain project budget and cost control.
- Maintains organization of the project job site office and site.
- Maintains quality control, production control, and job site administration.
- Maintain job site files.
- Maintain contract documents and keep up-to-date as-built drawings.
- Prepare monthly cost reports and coordinate projections with the superintendent.
- Submit weekly labor reports.
- Keep Management advised of all potential issues or problems.
- Complete any other duties assigned by management.
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and to meet multiple deadlines.
- Strong work ethic
Blue Architecture offers a comprehensive benefits package including 75% employer-paid medical/dental coverage, life insurance, a tax-free Health Savings Account, ten paid holidays, paid time off, unpaid leave, performance-based bonuses, and a 401(k)-matching plan for qualified positions.
The pay range is $70k to $80k annually.
It is the employment policy and practice of Blue Architecture to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other classes protected by applicable law, and to not discriminate concerning compensation and opportunities for advancement, including upgrading, promotion and transfers.
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