Commercial Construction Project Manager

Jokake Construction Services, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

401k

Life Insurance

Career development

Employee-owned company

Job summary

Jokake Construction Services in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Commercial Construction Project Manager who drives projects from bidding to close-out. The role demands proactive leadership, ownership, and growth through performance.

You will manage budgets, negotiate owner contracts, and build long-term client partnerships while supporting field teams and ensuring safety and compliance across sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years as a commercial construction Project Manager.
• BS degree in construction management or related field preferred.
• Experience with conceptual estimating, scheduling and design review.
• Strong understanding of owner/GC contracts and risk.
• Familiarity with CPM scheduling and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from bid through job start, tracking and close-out.
• Negotiate, write, and execute owner contracts and subcontracts.
• Review and submit client change orders promptly.
• Develop long-term client relationships and repeat business.
• Support Superintendents from start to finish on projects.
• Ensure safety programs and codes compliance across sites.
• Organize field office records and documentation.
• Lead CPM schedules using multiple software tools.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Business development

Client relationships

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor of Science in construction management or related engineering

Tools

Sage Project Management

Job description

Jokake Construction Services

Commercial Construction Project Manager

Jokake’s Need:

Jokake Construction is looking for a Construction Project Manager who is a proactive producer who excels in an environment of empowerment, ownership and growth potential based on performance and self-motivation. This is a great opportunity for an experienced leader who enjoys when their efforts have a positive direct impact on their own success and the success of the company.

Project Manager’s Skills & Experience:

• Manages projects from the bid process, through job start, job tracking, and close-out.
• Performs conceptual estimating and bidding.
• Comfortably sources potential business from new and established relationships/contacts.
• Executes project management process through Sage Project Management.
• Negotiates, writes, and executes owner contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Reviews and submits client change orders.
• Strategizes to control job cost and manages job performance for financial success.
• Expedites lead items and the submittal process.
• Conducts permit process for all related counties and cities and been able to maintain a good standing with all related city, county, state government agencies.
• Approves and submits job invoices in a timely manner.
• Develops strong long-term client relationships and partnerships throughout the local community.
• Organizes records for all field office activity.
• Supports Superintendents with the execution of the project from start to finish.
• Attends and participates in company meetings and events.

Project Manager’s Technical Skills & Competencies:

• Minimum of three to five years of experience as a commercial construction Project Manager or in a related position is required.
• Four-year Bachelor of Science degree in construction management or civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering is preferred.
• Possess a working knowledge of commercial Pre-construction services especially conceptual estimating, scheduling and design review.
• Must be capable of verifying layout per design drawings and have a clear understanding of details and finishes.
• OSHA and/or PPM certifications are not required but would be favorable competencies.
• Comprehends and supports organizational safety programs as well as adheres to county, city and state codes and laws.
• Deep knowledge of construction related contracts and the ability to understand them the owner’s and GC perspectives.
• Skilled in creating and following CPM schedules with multiple scheduling software and programs.
• Proficient in managing a project from beginning to end including sourcing potential business, estimating and close out.

Project Manager’s Traits & Qualities:

• Self-Starting producer who excels when empowered to develop, maintain and grow their business portfolio, while being supported.
• Actively pursues clients and creates long term relationships for re-occurring revenue.
• Personable with the ability to work in a cross-functional, collaborative, team-based environment.
• The ability to communicate professionally and effectively through all media, to staff, management, peers, business partners, clients and potential clients.
• Creates strategic alliances with subcontractors/vendors.
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt in response to competing business demands and changing priorities.
• Highly Motivated and proactive in addressing challenges and opportunities.
• Comfortabl e making decisions with little to no supervision.
• Ethical, trustworthy and must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines.

Jokane Provides:

• A generous salary ranging from $90,000 - $110,000 depending on experience and skillset.
• Competitive bonus opportunities
• Healthcare Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Offer 401k, Life Insurance and more
• Ongoing training and opportunities for experience and financial growth through career development.
• Opportunity to join an employee-owned company

Who is Jokake Construction?

An award-winning company, Jokake Construction Services is a full-service commercial general contractor that delivers an exceptional experience to its clients through pre-construction, ground-up construction and tenant improvements. Jokake is celebrating its 43rd year in business and its 18th year as an employee-owned business.

Visit www.Jokake.com for more information

Jokake Construction Services is committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers demotions, layoffs or terminations, compensation, benefits, training, company sponsored education, social and recreational programs or events, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

Jokane assures equal employment opportunity in all its employment policies and practices. These policies and practices are administered without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance.