Project Manager

ABOUT:

Norwest Contractors is a specialty general contractor built on a wide range of health care projects that encompasses ambulatory surgery centers to medical, dental, and veterinary tenant improvements, as well as new construction. Our focus and success in the ever-growing healthcare segment enables Norwest to successfully compete with larger general contractors.

Norwest Contractors is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of estimating and managing tenant improvement projects with a focus in healthcare tenant improvement and occupied remodel projects is a plus. As a Project Manager this position reports directly to senior management and possessing strong leadership and communication skills is a must.

SUMMARY:

The position of Project Manager will play a critical role in Norwest’s continued growth, with the responsibility for developing project plans, scopes of work, schedules, while developing close working relationships with clients, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.Norwest offers a close-knit culture with stability, flexibility and employee tenures of 10-20 years is common.

To perform this job successfully we are searching for someone who can successfully estimate and manage multiple projects concurrently, act independently to develop plans, scope, timing, and phasing. Communicate effectively with staff and other professionals. At times, Project Managers will be asked to cooperate with the sales team to develop or close sales opportunities and attend outreach programs/efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Prepare competitive project bids by reviewing construction plans, specifications, and project sites to develop accurate scopes and estimates.
• Develop negotiated projects in partnership with clients, dental suppliers, architects, and other stakeholders to establish project scope, phasing, timelines, and requirements.
• Coordinate project walkthroughs, develop bidder and subcontractor lists, and prepare supplemental materials to support the bidding process.
• Review subcontractor and vendor bids, prepare customer estimates, and present recommendations to the General Manager for internal review and approval.
• Present project proposals, estimates, scope, and related recommendations to clients.
• Coordinate and monitor the permitting process and review construction drawings with clients and architects to ensure alignment with approved project scope and requirements.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, communicating key milestones, timelines, and changes with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, field teams, and other project partners.
• Manage project changes, field conditions, scope adjustments, and other issues that arise during construction, coordinating with the appropriate stakeholders to resolve them.
• Maintain ownership of assigned projects from initial development through completion, ensuring open items are addressed, commitments are followed through, and projects are successfully closed out.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB DUTIES

· Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance.

· Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.

· Displays good communication skills.

· Respectfully takes direction from General Manager and Owner.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• College Degree- preferred but not required
• 4+ years construction/project management experience
• Procore or other project management software preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Ability to stand, sit, and lift up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to climb 20ft + ladder
• Comfortable with crawl spaces and heights

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· On-site

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Construction management: 4 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, OR 97225: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person