Project Manager - Mission Critical Construction

Our Company views employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. We are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves. Community involvement, employee empowerment, and strong relationships make The Weitz Company a great place to work.

The Weitz Company is hiring a Project Manager II to be located on projects in the Phoenix, AZ area with the Southwest team. The first project assignment will be on a mission-critical project.

The Project Manager II is responsible for profitably managing multiple medium sized projects or a single large sized project, with minimal oversight. This role will collaborate closely with the Project Superintendent and manage all administrative and field construction activities related to the assigned project(s). The Project Manager typically reports to the Senior Project Manager or Project Executive.

What You'll Do:

• Understand contract terms and obligations to ensure work in progress is within scope
• Accept overall responsibility of risk management and mitigation for assigned project(s)
• Collaborate with project team to implement and execute project goals, build high morale and implement quality programs and initiatives
• Coordinate with project team to create and manage the project schedule, identify and address long lead items, update and amend project plan as needed
• Confirm contracts, insurances, bonds and change orders are intact prior to scope execution
• Complete project safety plan and ensure site compliance
• Oversee construction documents, drawings, requests for information (RFI) and submittals
• Oversee and review inspections, compliance audits and the non-conformance log
• Ensure project team is tracking material and equipment delivery status, notifying project team of any schedule or cost impacts and tracking requests for change
• Assist with preconstruction efforts (i.e. create preliminary schedule, determine bid strategy and solicitation, detect potential constructability issues, ensure seamless transition to operations); manage buyout process
• Create, negotiate and manage scopes of work to be included in subcontracts and/or purchase order agreements
• Approve subcontractor and vendor pay applications, within delegated authority
• Complete monthly project status reports (MPSR), owner billings and financial risk assessments
• Ensure subcontract agreements and amendments are executed
• Manage subcontractor requests for change; solicitate pricing and execute change orders, within delegated authority
• Manage the discharge process for subcontractor and owner claims
• Participate in marketing and business development initiatives, including leading project proposals and presentations
• Foster and maintain working relationships with all personnel involved in the construction process; initiate third party relationships when opportunities arise
• Create, oversee and monitor virtual design plan to assist with project coordination
• Operate project software and implement Lean Last Planner
• Lead regular project meetings
• Manage closeout information, punch list items, as-built drawings and warranty process
• Manage dispute resolution among subcontractors, vendors, architects and owners, within delegated authority
• Review project plan with project team; coordinate and communicate scopes of work
• Identify and initiate value engineering and scope reduction opportunities
• Mentor and create development goals for team members, including delegation of tasks/responsibilities for development and recommending disciplinary action when necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned
  

What We're Looking For:

• Experience:
  
  
  
  • A minimum of seven years of project construction management experience is required
  • LEAN principles experience and ability to apply principles is desirable
  • Experience in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven history of leading others successfully and to teach, develop and mentor others
  • Data center experience is strongly preferred
  
  
  
  
• Skills:
  
  
  
  • Excellent leadership skills with a desire to mentor, coach, and develop a team
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Business acumen and relationship-building skills
  
  
  
  
• Technology:
  
  
  
  • Candidate should have experience with Microsoft Office Suite and have the ability to learn specific software
  • Solid systems experience with Procore, Bluebeam, scheduling software, and JDE is preferred
  • Training will be provided on company standards
  
  
  
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

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