Project Manager

ORION; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ORION is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple projects in Phoenix, Arizona. This role emphasizes financial and quality management, ensuring projects adhere to budgets and schedules while complying with safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in construction management, particularly in light commercial concrete projects, along with strong project management and negotiation skills. A BS degree in Construction Management or a related field is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, particularly in concrete construction.
• Knowledge of project management, scheduling, and estimating is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects ensuring financial, quality, and safety objectives are met.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders and manage labor and equipment needs.
• Maintain project schedules and budgets while ensuring adherence to design specifications.

Skills

Project management skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Education

BS degree in Construction Management or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Industry-related software

Job description

Position Summary

This position is accountable for multiple projects and has primary responsibility and accountability for the financial, schedule, quality, and safety objectives for the projects under their supervision.

Primary responsibilities include contract administration, scheduling, planning, cost control, and coordination with jobsite supervision to ensure that projects are constructed safely in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. Coordinates with Superintendent regarding schedule, labor, equipment, subcontractors, material suppliers, and construction means and methods to achieve efficiency and cost effectiveness.

The Project Manager is also responsible for building effective relationships and problem solving with project team members, general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors. The position is office and field based with some travel to job sites and client meetings.

The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of the Company, which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork, and Integrity.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensures that the project is performed safely while meeting the budget, schedule, quality standards, and design specifications.
• Completes project billings in a timely manner.
• Coordinates with Project Superintendent managing labor, equipment, subcontractors, and material suppliers.
• Manages pre‑job planning and organizes pre‑job turnover and planning meetings.
• Creates and maintains project schedule, monitors and reviews critical path dates and milestone schedules.
• Coordinates with project engineer (PE) to maintain plans and RFIs for PlanGrid.
• Acts as an interface between the company and the general contractor.
• Establishes project budgets based on company policy.
• Maintains quality control on assigned projects.
• Coordinates with the project superintendent the activities of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Manages change orders and RFPs.
• Prepares subcontracts and purchase orders with appropriate support and oversight.
• Ensures that foremen and superintendents understand all subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Is responsible for all written submittals, project reviews, and problem resolution with the general contractor, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Maintains a positive professional working relationship with general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Proactively identifies cost and schedule related issues for the Superintendent and Operations Manager.
• Verifies and approves invoices from vendors.
• Provides job progress reports.
• Performs job close‑out and furnishes final cost and labor productions to the estimating department.
• Provides assistance to the estimating department as needed.
• Manages and trains Project Engineers assigned to the project.

Employee Safety and Compliance

• Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co‑workers and any others incumbent comes into contact with.
• Authorized to stop work whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures, and may face disciplinary action, including dismissal, for failure to do so.
• Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations, or company policies promptly, and may face disciplinary action for failure to do so.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).
• All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality and not disclose proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the company.

Position Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of experience is required. A BS degree in Construction Management, a related discipline, or field experience in light commercial concrete construction, or equivalent work experience, is required. Knowledge of project management, scheduling, and estimating is essential.

The Incumbent Must Have

• Project management skills, ability to anticipate problems, and recommend solutions.
• Organizational, time‑management, and prioritization skills to effectively manage projects.
• Ability to train, guide, and coach project engineers.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate to coworkers and clients at all levels.
• High analytical ability to review financials and evaluate project efficiency.
• Critical thinking, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), Outlook, Adobe, and industry‑related software.
• Ability to perform in high‑stress situations and under tight deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to establish relationships.
• Negotiation skills for contracts, subcontracts, and client relations.
• Ability to mediate grievances, provide solutions, and manage relationships between the field and general contractor.

Physical / Mental Requirements

The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation. The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) (e.g., hard hat, safety glasses, respirator, ear plugs, steel‑toed shoes) when required by the work performed and location. This individual must also have the ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including corporate and executive. The incumbent must be able to remain calm during emergencies, respond appropriately, and evacuate the work area in a timely manner if an emergency arises.