Project Manager

Adolfson & Peterson Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 89,600 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Adolfson & Peterson Inc., a leading contractor in the United States, is looking for an experienced Project Manager to oversee construction projects up to $15 million. The role requires a strong leader to manage safety, budgets, and schedules while ensuring high-quality results.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in related fields and a minimum of 6 years of project management experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience running construction projects with contract values greater than $5 million.
• Thorough experience with multiple contract types under CMR and Design-Build methods.
• Current or ability to become current with OSHA 30 and company safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control assigned projects, including safety, budgets, contracts, and schedules.
• Prepare and update detailed construction schedules.
• Lead project estimate review and close-out meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management Software

Scheduling

Cost Control

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field

Associate's degree in construction management

Tools

Prolog

Microsoft Project

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Description

Adolfson & Peterson Construction, one of the nation’s top contractors, is recruiting for an experienced Project Manager. This position will manage and control assigned projects, including safety, budgets, contracts, schedules, and trade contractors and supplier coordination while working in conjunction with the Superintendent to lead the project team. Project scopes are generally up to $15 million or for designated components on a large, complex project. Because safety is paramount to AP and embedded into everything we do, all team members are responsible for working safely within our Incident and Injury Free culture.

Responsibilities

• Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.
• Provide leadership throughout a project to ensure timely and quality results.
• Review shop drawings, RFI’s, and ASI’s (all change orders) for coordination and implementation of project requirements.
• Work with the Superintendent to prepare and update the detailed construction schedule.
• Lead the project estimate review, start‑up, monthly interim, and close‑out meetings.
• Initiate and review close‑out procedures with the project superintendent, owner, and architect before trade contractor work starts; maintain a zero punch list.
• Prepare letters of intent with trade contractors.
• Manage the trade contract process and all clarification or change issues.
• Ensure a timely submittal process, review, and execution of project changes by the owner and trade contractors.
• Keep project logs (shop drawings, RFI, ASI, OCO, etc.) updated and current for every progress meeting.
• Manage and monitor material procurement, including submittal approval, fabrication status, and delivery status.
• Adhere to the schedule for early project close‑out and final acceptance by the owner.
• Set realistic deadlines for submittal of O&M manuals, close‑out documents, and project warranties before the work is 50% complete.
• Ensure project quality based on AP’s quality management programs.
• Facilitate collaborative team processes among design, owners, and subcontractors.
• Lead or attend weekly site progress meetings, generate minutes.
• Incorporate project management principles into the proposal process.
• Communicate field/office policies, instructions, and procedures to all project team members.
• Review project plans for constructability and cost feasibility; complete risk assessments and prepare scope of work matrices.
• Provide technical expertise in the pre‑construction phase.
• Prepare scope of work matrices for all trade contractor and supplier contracts, construction schedule, and performance expectations.
• Expedite trade contractor/supplier buy‑out; assist in bid reviews to ensure completeness and specification conformity.
• Draft and/or edit owner and subcontractor contract language.
• Analyze and manage project progress, costs, budgets, and cash flows.
• Create all project cost codes, budgets, and cash flow reports.
• Manage, review, and control all project costs and maintain accurate projections.
• Confirm total cost budgets, with contingencies, tie to the project contract amount; ensure budgets are maintained.
• Prepare monthly pay applications to the owner and ensure timely collection.
• Review and approve all trade contractor/supplier payment applications; collect lien waivers.
• Prepare final written analysis on project profitability, profit enhancers, profit busters, and project problems for close‑out discussions.
• Provide explanations for all significant project cost variances by cost code on the intranet.
• Review the project’s QC plan and ensure compliance; report findings to team and management.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• History of progressively more responsible leadership experience and proven results, including a Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field and 6+ years of experience running construction projects with contract values greater than $5 million.
• Or, completion of an associate’s degree in construction management and 8+ years of relevant project management experience.
• Proficiency with scheduling, spreadsheets, cost control, and project management software.
• Prolog, Microsoft Project, P6, Procore, Bluebeam, and other construction programs are a plus.
• Solid understanding of value engineering, life cycle costing, and project profit/cost processes.
• Recognition and achievement of high‑quality construction standards.
• Thorough experience with multiple contract types under the CMR and Design‑Build delivery methods.
• Current or ability to become current with OSHA 30 and company safety requirements.
• Ability to travel.
• Willingness to work in various (sometimes extreme) climate conditions.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
• Experience as an active participant in driving growth and change in a complex business.
• Effectiveness in driving operations and executing plans.
• Experience in driving accountability for financial and operational effectiveness, integrating and aligning team efforts, monitoring results, and tackling problems directly.
• Experience cultivating an active network of relationships, driving collaboration and alignment, relating well to colleagues, and connecting with employees at all levels.
• Ability to drive to the core of complex issues and provide insightful and constructive feedback.
• Developed skills (written, oral, and listening) to effectively communicate with diverse audiences.

Estimated Pay

$89,600.00 - $143,000.00

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adolfson & Peterson Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.