Project Manager - Construction

Ultimate Staffing is part of the Roth Staffing family of Companies, which is one of the largest, privately held staffing companies in the country, with locations across the country. We are proud of being the only staffing company recognized with all the industry's top awards for - The Best Staffing Firm to Work for, The Best Staffing Firm to Temp for and the Best in Client Service. We get to make life better for the people and to create remarkable experiences every day. We are just a different kind of company One of Oregon's top employers has engaged our firm in their search for a Project Manager to join their team. The Project Manager plans and supervises a wide range of construction projects from start to finish. They will organize and oversee construction procedures and ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner by performing the following duties. Job Title: Project Manager - Construction Location: Portland Metro Requirements - What Matters Most · 3 to 5 year(s) related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience · Must have excellent phone etiquette and verbal communication skills and be able to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. · Ability to read and interpret documents; to write routine reports and correspondence including memos, emails and other documents. · Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with, and persuade customers and other stakeholders, by e-mail, telephone and contract craftsmanship. · Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. · To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. · Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Project; and Bluebeam. Viewpoint and/or Construction Software knowledge preferred. Key Responsibilities · Maintains a strong knowledge of construction materials, processes, verbiage, and equipment. · Creates and updates the project budget. · Estimates both construction management and self-perform work items. · Creates and updates the project schedule. · Reviews and negotiates with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors. · Prepares and presents the project proposal, clarifications, alternates, and value engineering to clients and architects. · Works with the Senior Project Manager and Executive Leadership to negotiate owner contracts. · Reviews and processes subcontracts and subcontractor change orders. · Reviews and processes submittals, RFI's, change proposals, and owner change orders. · Authors project meeting minutes. · Conducts onsite meetings with the client, architect, subcontractors, and construction crew. · Collaborates with the architect, subcontractors, and construction crew to ensure feasibility of each project. · Identifies and responds to potential issues throughout the life of the project to minimize the potential negative impacts and help ensure the safety of the work. · Prepares and submits project billings to clients. · Reviews and approves vendor and subcontractor payments. · Prepares and submits cost projections. · Supports the quality control and punch list process. · Assists in marketing and business development efforts. · Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation. · Respectfully takes direction from the Senior Project Manager and Vice President of Construction. · Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance. · Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor. · Other duties as assigned. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.