Construction Project Manager (Eastern Oregon)

We are Oregon’s premier commercial general contractor, dedicated to delivering quality buildings that serve and enrich our communities. Our teams consistently bring their 'A' game to every project, establishing Kirby Nagelhout Construction Co. as the contractor of choice for complex, high-impact construction. From schools to resorts to fire stations, and everything in between, we take pride in creating memorable projects that stand the test of time. 

The Project Manager is a critical project team member responsible for complete project risk management, proactive planning, contracting, and generally managing all project requirements of one or multiple construction projects. They take ownership of their assigned construction project delivery, partnering with other project team members ensuring quality, safety, schedule, and budget standards are met.    

Essential Duties & Responsibilities  

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Manage project risk, finances, contracts (owner and subcontractor), schedule, documentation, change orders, external/internal stakeholders, weekly OAC meetings, and assist in permitting


• Partner with Superintendent’s and project team members to develop the master schedule, assist in project start-up and logistics planning, perform subcontractor/supplier buyout and contract negotiations, manage procurement, ensure site safety, quality management, manage submittals, compose RFI’s, and ensure compliance


• Understand construction law, current codes, general building processes, public projects, contracting law, payroll reporting, prevailing wage, and best practices


• Understand different delivery methods including lump sum, CM/GC, design/build and the project management methods to make each successful


• Manage bid package development, estimation, and preconstruction services


• Conduct constructability review, value engineering efforts, life-cycle cost/benefit analysis, and site investigations


• Manage closeout process by providing complete turn-over package as required by contract documents including O&M manuals, warranties, as-builts and record drawings, and obtain substantial and final completion certificates


• Develop guaranteed maximum price amendments and associated exhibits


• Create and manage project budgets and provide complete budget forecasts and reports for use by the accounting and executive teams


• Work with the project team in tracking labor productivity and forecasting labor requirements


• Manage relationships with clients, designers, consultants, and subcontractors


• Generate and track owner billings, review and approve subcontractor/supplier billings, and manage lien waivers, insurance, and when applicable, certified payroll


• Create and maintain change management log, manage project changes in a timely manner, and negotiate changes with the client and subcontractors 

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management or similar field and 5-10 years of management experience and project management experience strongly preferred


• Must be flexible and willing to travel within our Pendleton Division region - from Hood River, Oregon to Boise, Idaho, based on project needs


• Proficient with MS Office Suite, MS Project or P6 (scheduling), Bluebeam, Procore or Sage (construction management), and PowerPoint or Prezi (presenting)


• Efficient in time management, the ability to multi-task and adhere to/meet deadlines along with a strong attention to detail


• Must have a strong customer-oriented approach and demonstrated professional demeanor


• Current driver’s license and insurable driving record  

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  

Benefits

Offerings cover medical, dental, vision, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), One Pass, life insurance, mental health wellbeing, medical transportation, supplemental insurance for tough situations life throws at you, a generous 401k plan, and accrued paid time off (PTO).  

Employment Eligibility & Relationship Disclaimer

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.