Project Manager

Prospect Construction, Inc; Canby (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

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Company Provided Benefits

Job summary

Prospect Construction, Inc. in Oregon is seeking a Heavy Civil Project Manager to lead complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects from our Canby-area office.

This is an in-person, full-time role requiring strong scheduling, cost control, and team leadership on site. The Project Manager will supervise field activities, coordinate with engineers and owners, manage budgets, track CPM schedules, and prepare pay applications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing construction projects, with heavy civil work.
• Strong understanding of construction procedures, materials, and project management.
• Ability to read and understand owner specifications and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and maintain overall responsibility for management of construction and quality control activities.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and owners to determine project specifications.
• Negotiate contracts.
• Obtain permits and licensing.
• Plan construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to meet deadlines.
• Develop and communicate the CPM schedule to management and subcontractors.
• Attend and lead weekly progress meetings with the Owner.
• Prepare and manage monthly pay requests with Owner or representative.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier costs, submittals, RFIs, schedules, and change orders.

Skills

Construction PM experience

Scheduling

Cost control

Reading drawings

Owner coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Job description

Building with Purpose. Delivering with Expertise.

Prospect Construction is currently seeking a Heavy Civil Project Manager to join our team based out of our Oregon office . This is an in-person, full-time position.

Prospect Construction is a leading Heavy Civil Contractor specializing in complex water and wastewater treatment facilities and large-scale civil infrastructure. With decades of self-perform capability and deep technical experience, we approach every project with precision, integrity, and a commitment to true partnership. Founded in 1998 in Puyallup, Washington, Prospect has grown from its roots as a General Contractor into one of the West’s premier treatment plant and civil infrastructure builders. Our success is driven by disciplined execution, problem-solving expertise, and a team united by our Core values—Passion, Courage, Team, and Stewardship.

Why do we exist? Prospect Construction seeks to glorify God by providing opportunities for our employees to utilize their unique gifts through construction to benefit and serve our families, stakeholders, and community. What do we do? We construct unique, complex, and challenging projects for our clients throughout the west.

ROLE: Project manager

The Project Manager is responsible for delivering projects on time, within budget, and according to contract requirements. An excellent Project Manager is well-versed in construction methods and procedures and coordinates a team of professionals from different disciplines to achieve the best results. The ideal candidate has an analytical mindset and strong organizational skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide direct supervision and maintain overall responsibility for the management of construction and quality control activities.

Collaborate with and assist engineers, architects, and owners to determine project specifications.

Negotiate contracts.

Obtain permits and licensing.

Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.

Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines are met.

Develop, maintain, and communicate the overall project CPM schedule to management, the project Superintendent, the Owner/Engineer, and subcontractors.

Analyze impacts to the project schedule and negotiate schedule extensions with the Owner and their representatives.

Attend and lead weekly progress meetings with the Owner.

Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports.

Prepare, finalize, and manage the monthly pay request with the Owner or their representative to ensure timely receipt of payment.

Manage subcontractor and supplier costs, submittals, RFIs, schedules, pay requests, change orders, and communications.

Represent and support subcontractor and supplier interests to the Owner or their representative.

Manage material purchasing and delivery schedules.

Perform monthly labor and material budget analysis.

Coordinate and manage project detailing requirements, including concrete lift drawings, metal fabrication detail drawings, and mechanical layout drawings, so materials can be purchased and delivered to the jobsite on time.

Manage project closeout, including as-built drawings, spare parts, and O&M manuals.

Document substantial completion, final completion, and project warranty dates.

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of proven experience managing construction projects, with a track record of successful outcomes.

Experience with heavy water and wastewater facilities.

In-depth understanding of construction procedures, materials, and project management principles.

Ability to manage project scheduling and cost control, and to read and understand owner specifications and engineering drawings.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or comparable work experience.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

Prospect Construction Has a Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Company Provided Medical Insurance: HSA Medical Plan with 100% premium coverage for Employee + Family- OR Optional PPO buy up plan (cost shared premium.)

Bonus Plan

Retirement: 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plan

Prospect Construction, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.