Project Manager

The Christman Company; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K contribution

Tuition reimbursement

ESOP

Job summary

The Christman Company in Oklahoma City seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead commercial projects from scope definition through delivery. You will coordinate with owners, architects, and subs, manage staffing and schedules, and prepare bid packages. Strong communication and independent work style are essential.

Join a national, employee-owned firm offering a comprehensive benefits program and opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial construction leadership experience.
• Ability to interact with a wide range of people and work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with owners, architects, and subcontractors on risk, schedules, costs, and change management.
• Define scope of work and deliverables.
• Determine staffing requirements and set project plans and schedules.
• Prepare bid package components and manage the CM bid process.
• Lead trade contractor relations and ensure delivery of project planning services.
• Oversee documentation related to contract, bulletins, field orders, and change orders.
• Assess client needs and coordinate with contracted trades to deliver services.
• Clarify expectations in written docs and during pre-bid and post-bid meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Independence

Planning & scheduling

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management / Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

What You Will Do:

• Communicate with owners, architects, and subcontractors as it relates to project risk, timetables, costs/budgets, and change management.
• Determine and define scope of work and deliverables.
• Determines project staffing requirements and establishes a work plan and schedules for each project phase.
• Prepare project manuals, work category descriptions and other necessary components for a bid package.
• Manage the CM bid process to also include post bid reviews.
• Serve as a team member on hard bid teams as needed.
• Establish and clarify project-specific goals related to schedule, safety, accounting, labor relations, EEO, and data processing/reporting.
• Assess and maintain client relationships to understand construction leadership, facility maintenance, and other business needs that may have facility-related implications from the beginning of the contract through the project warranty period.
• Manage owner communications related to project risks, schedules, budgets, and logistics.
• Coordinate development and delivery of project planning services (e.g., estimating, scheduling, value engineering, reporting) with the Project Planning Leader.
• Oversee timely and accurate processing of all project information documents relating to the contract, bulletins, field work orders, and change orders.
• Review assessment of client needs to contractual obligations and delivery of project professional management services by the Christman team and all contracted trades, vendors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure that proper service is provided to the client.
• Establish subcontract agreements and work scopes for all trade contractors; communicating expectations and responsibilities related to project planning, coordination with other trades, safety, and definition of work quality.
• Clarify expectations and performance requirements in both written project documents and through presentations and discussions at pre-bid conferences, post-bid meetings, pre-installation meetings, and other interactions.
• Lead trade contractor relations.

What You Will Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related job field.
• Minimum five (5) years of commercial construction experience in a leadership role reflecting progressive leadership responsibilities.
• Successful completion of classes or other training in Construction Management, Project Management, Safety, or Communication Or equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.
• Have the ability to interact with and develop effective working relationships with a wide range of people, including internal and external customers, in different situations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks while completing work within established deadlines.
• Ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction, take responsibility for own actions, and keep commitments.
• Must have excellent written and oral skills.
• Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

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. As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.

Why Christman?

Here at Christman, everyone is an owner. Through our employee stock ownership plan, each employee-owner shares in the collective success and wealth of our nationally recognized company and is eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits program, including health insurance, 401K contribution, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and more. We're a top 100-ranked ENR General Contractor that has been building since 1894. Learn more about how you can grow as a Christman Expert, Leader and Partner and build more with us.

The Christman family of companies is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes): The Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search.

Founded in 1894, Christman is a national, employee-owned construction firm offering construction management, general contracting, and design-build services. Taking a comprehensive approach to support our clients needs, our self-perform affiliates empower us to enhance project outcomes. With over 500 employee-owners, we unite great people in great achievement, delivering projects that align with clients' goals through a collaborative, one-team approach. Our family of companies’ expertise spans multiple market sectors, including healthcare, education, and historic preservation, providing tailored solutions that add value to every project. Together, we strive to #buildmore for our clients, communities, and team.

We're looking for talented people who are passionate about construction and who value integrity, informed decision-making and collaboration.