Construction Project Manager

Description Wood, Patel & Associates, Inc., (WOODPATEL) the #1 ranked civil engineering firm in Arizona for 23 consecutive years and recognized as one of the Best Place to Work for the last 7 years in a row, is seeking exceptional candidates to join our team. We provide the opportunity to advance your career and become an integral part of our highly respected firm.

WOODPATEL is seeking a Construction Project Manager with an Arizona Professional Engineering (P.E.) license. This position will manage a variety of large and small construction projects throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. This is mainly an office role with some time in the field overseeing construction inspectors and interfacing with clients.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manages construction projects, ensuring adherence to contract and subcontract terms, performance, quality assurance, compliance requirements and engineering specifications.
• Prepare and negotiate scopes of work, schedules and fee proposals.
• Examines materials and workmanship to ensure the finished construction product is in accordance with the standards required by the plans and specifications.
• Assists with coordination of all field activities related to project construction management including field observations, reports, submittals, RFI’s, change orders, and pay requests.
• Prepares project substantial completion letters, sewer and water release letters, and reports regarding contractor grievances.
• Assists with completing inspections and obtaining certifications.
• Monitor quality assurance and quality control methods testing performed by outside contractors and laboratories.
• Resolves construction conflict problems where possible and recommends any probable or desirable changes requiring a change order.
• Assist Civil Engineers to include project information gathering, cost estimating, preparing statements of work, performing design and construction submittal reviews, site observations, progress meetings, site inspections, and project closeout.
• Arranges for final inspection and establishes a date of acceptance for each project and prepares final certificates for the approval of the client after execution of a punch list. Presents the client with an operating manual and/or “as built” drawing upon final acceptance.
• Experienced in employee supervision, development, and mentoring.
• Participate in the execution of Company strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• BS in Civil Engineering or Construction. AZ registered professional engineer required (or the ability to obtain PE in short time.)
• 10-15 years of experience with civil engineering and/or construction management.
• Must have demonstrated ability to plan, organize, supervise, coordinate technical work and satisfy clients.
• Proven track record of successful client interaction including initiating contracts, negotiating contracts, ensuring client satisfaction, and securing referrals.
• Have ability to read, review, and perform technical reviews of plans and specifications for design and construction projects. Monitor projects from design through construction for compliance with contract terms, conditions, codes, policies, and regulations.
• Possess a demonstrated capability to organize and manage multi-disciplined project tasks, be subject matter or functional area expert on each project and manage Architecture/Engineering Construction Projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and various document control software.
• Knowledgeable in the use of CPM scheduling programs and project management software.
• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly, both verbally and in writing.
• Capacity to work efficiently and demonstrate effective organizational skills with limited supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous PTO plan
• Health, Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with employer matching
• LTD/STD/Life Insurance
• In-house training events
• Employee Appreciation events

WOODPATEL is committed to our community and as such we match employee contributions to St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance, the world’s first food bank, founded in Phoenix, Arizona. WOODPATEL is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.