Lead Project Manager – Heavy Civil & Highway

Sundt Construction; Vancouver, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundt Construction is seeking a senior project leader to manage complex construction programs in Washington. You will lead safety, profitability, schedule, quality, and client relations across multi-year projects and coordinate preconstruction activities when assigned.

The role requires establishing project charters and PM plans, managing budgets and subcontracting, and guiding teams from estimating through closeout.

Qualifications

• Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Experience in preconstruction and in managing construction projects.
• Thorough knowledge of contract documents, materials, equipment utilization, scheduling systems, productivity analysis, construction operations, and cash flow procedures is essential.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs

Responsibilities

• Has overall responsibility for project success, including profitability, safety, schedule, quality and customer satisfaction; plans, acquires, reviews, and manages the project team.
• Establishes the project charter and a comprehensive PMP including scope, procurement, environmental, time, financial, quality and safety plans.
• Participates in business development including client contacts, proposals, presentations, and negotiations.
• Understands and administers prime contract terms, budget, cost control, and related processes to complete within budget.
• Participates in preparation and review of estimates with focus on cost control, equipment, manpower and schedule.
• Champions orderly transition of projects from estimating to field with project review meetings.
• Coordinates with the Project Superintendent on means and methods, resources, and schedules.
• Manages CPM schedule development and coordination with procurement, monitoring delays and Lean scheduling.
• Responsible for monthly progress reporting and accurate cost projections.
• Reviews and executes change orders, supplements, and budget adjustments.
• Manages billings and payment processes to maintain positive cash flow.
• Prepares and executes purchase orders and subcontracts with regard to insurance and waivers.
• Completes close-out and warranty activities to maintain owner relationships.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Contract administration

Education

Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sundt Construction is seeking a senior project leader to manage complex construction programs in Washington. You will lead safety, profitability, schedule, quality, and client relations across multi-year projects and coordinate preconstruction activities when assigned.

The role requires establishing project charters and PM plans, managing budgets and subcontracting, and guiding teams from estimating through closeout.