Project Manager | Commercial Construction

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities maintenance company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee construction and renovation tasks. The ideal candidate has over 5 years in project coordination, strong construction knowledge, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining safety standards. This role involves managing projects from initiation to completion and ensures successful collaboration with subcontractors and internal teams.

Benefits

Profit sharing program

401k with company match

Medical plan with dental and vision

Flexible PTO

Company-provided devices

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Project Coordinator in Construction, Handyman, or service/trade industry.
• Strong, clean driving record; must be insurable.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from assessment to invoicing.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and field technicians.
• Ensure workplace safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Project Coordination

Construction Knowledge

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Salary: $60,000 - $80,000/yr DOE

About NWFEM

Northwest Facilities & Equipment Maintenance (NWFEM) provides commercial equipment and facilities maintenance and repair for quick-serve restaurants and commercial businesses in the Portland, OR and Seattle, WA metropolitan areas. We approach this work through the lens of synergy. It’s how we create outcomes that are both more efficient and enjoyable for our internal team as well as our clients. Our long-standing relationships with customers are a testament to this commitment.

The why behind everything we do is relationships. To us, this means we work with people we enjoy, carve out an energizing work experience, and support our community.

We are looking for individuals who love their career and craft. Artisans who are excited to learn new techniques and skills to hone their trade and who are excited to share their learning with others. These will be the people that push forward our goals to become a learning organization, with a certification system that allows us to certify each other in our specialty fields, elevating the overall capability of the company, and creating empathy through understanding each other\'s challenges.

Our values that guide us in realizing this purpose every day are:

• Be Open
• Embrace the Challenge
• Do What You Say
• Think Brand

Job Summary

NWFEM is growing and looking to bring on a Project Manager for our team, based in our Portland, OR office. We are seeking professionals with specific experience in facilities, construction, or renovation. This role covers a wide range of tasks and works closely with the Service Coordinator to handle daily operational tasks such as route creation, administrative duties, and invoicing of completed jobs, as well as project-specific tasks such as quoting, material procurement, project planning from initiation to completion, scheduling subcontractors, and taking ownership of project completion on time and on budget with clear customer communication. You will work with and support an experienced Construction Department Manager to help run our Handyman and Construction team. We complete many repair tasks per week along with small to medium projects. You will work with subcontractors weekly, coaching our internal Handyman/Renovation technicians on best practices when completing work orders, and coordinating with the financial team to hit weekly and monthly revenue goals. We are a small company with a drive to grow, and we offer upward potential for those willing to take ownership and excel in the position. We work with commercial customers such as Starbucks, Black Rock Coffee, Red Robin, Chipotle, etc. An ideal candidate understands construction codes, the permitting process, construction/renovation project planning and execution, can walk a site and prepare an accurate quote based on experience, possesses a professional and calm temperament, strong communication, a positive attitude, and is excited about the industry.

Salary

• $60,000 - $80,000 DOE

Shift

• Monday - Friday, 8AM – 5PM (occasional evening meetings)

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Project Coordinator in Construction, Handyman, or service/trade industry
• Maintain workplace safety and cleanliness
• Possess a strong, clean driving record; be insurable
• Advance SYNERGY and our shared values daily
• Possess a thorough understanding of tools, safety equipment, and their proper uses
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must have a valid driver\'s license and pass driver\'s background check

Personality Traits

• Lifelong learner
• Professional
• Reliable
• Self-sufficient
• Positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Materials ordering and procurement
• Excellent communication skills
• Route creation for each technician
• Great organizational skills
• Multi-tasking
• Entering new work orders into our dispatch system
• Use multiple customer portals everyday
• Working closely with our customers
• Working with subcontractors on a daily basis
• Project assessment and quoting
• Managing projects from initial assessment and quoting to execution and invoicing
• Ensuring field technicians\' time is accurate
• Processing completed work orders into invoices and billing the customer
• Monitoring email inboxes and responding promptly
• Working closely with the Department Manager
• Driving progress and innovation in the department
• Being mindful of revenue and actively participating in driving revenue
• Maintaining warehouse organization in 6S fashion
• Ensuring PPE compliance
• Participating in weekly or biweekly team meetings
• Ensuring field techs are staged for their route

What We Offer

• Profit sharing program
• 401k with company match
• Medical plan with dental and vision
• Flexible PTO
• Company-provided devices

Next Steps

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Salary will be dependent upon experience and skills. NWFEM offers comprehensive medical and dental insurance coverage following 60 days of employment. Employees are eligible to participate in the company\'s 401k/retirement plan following 1 year of employment. NWFEM is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity in our workforce. NWFEM provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other status as protected by law. This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job description. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position.