Traveling Project Manager- Aviation

SupportFinity™; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non‑Union benefits

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction in Beaverton, OR is seeking an experienced Project Manager 2 to provide direction on moderately complex construction projects, aligning with the company’s strategy and values. You will manage preconstruction, submittals, subcontractor coordination, schedule development, budgeting, and risk analysis to deliver projects on time and within scope.

The role requires 7+ years in construction management, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and a strong ability to lead safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• Equivalent relevant experience considered in lieu of the above requirement.
• 7+ years of construction management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and ensure an injury‑free environment.
• Manage preconstruction tasks including take‑offs, scope and bid packages.
• Coordinate submittals, shop drawings, and change requests with stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project schedule, procurement logs, and budget tracking.
• Lead subcontractor selection, pricing reviews, and risk analysis throughout the project.
• Prepare monthly cost and margin forecasts and drive project closeout.

Skills

Safety leadership

Preconstruction coordination

Cost control

Schedule development

Lean principles

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Procore

Excel

Job description

Role Summary

The Project Manager 2 will provide overall direction and leadership on moderately complex projects, or a portion of large construction projects. This position will fully implement and manage the operation and administration of projects in support of the strategy, vision, and values of JE Dunn.

Key Role Responsibilities – Core

• Lead all aspects of the company’s safety culture and demonstrate commitment to an injury‑free environment.
• Manage the JE Dunn pre‑start checklist form.
• Support the preconstruction team with quantity take‑off, trade coordination, scope of work development, scope review, bid package development, schedule development, bid list creation, and bid advertisement.
• Lead the plan and implementation of the buyout schedule; verify pricing and scope, identify successful bidders, provide gap analysis against initial scope, and manage issuance of subcontracts.
• Manage the submittal schedule setup; coordinate priorities, review, and approve shop drawings and samples before submittal to architects or engineers.
• Ensure approved submittals are returned to subcontractors and available to the project team per the project schedule and contract.
• Coordinate with logistics to obtain pricing on materials and equipment.
• Confer with risk management to ensure approval or bonding requirements for subcontractors; review decisions with the project leader; provide ongoing risk analysis throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate the various stakeholders of the project including subcontractors, owner, field, design team, vendors, etc.
• Disseminate change requests to subcontractors for pricing and schedule input; gather and evaluate subcontractor pricing to confirm accuracy.
• Prepare, submit, and obtain owner/architect approval for change requests.
• Lead meetings such as monthly project reviews, progress meetings, and OAC (Owner Architect) meetings.
• Complete monthly subcontractor and owner pay application process.
• Prepare project schedule with the Project Superintendent; gather input from the project team, utilize Lean principles as appropriate; develop and update the schedule for preconstruction and construction activities; manage materials, labor, and procurement logs to ensure adequate resources.
• Identify potential schedule impacts including scope, weather, manpower, and changes; facilitate mitigation plans.
• Provide written documentation for decisions affecting budget, schedule, legal, quality, and safety; employ best practices for documentation requirements.
• Provide regular reporting and analysis to communicate overall project status and profitability.
• Prepare monthly cost and margin forecast; review with project team; troubleshoot budget discrepancies to improve financial performance.
• Lead the overall project closeout using best‑practice standards, tools, and processes such as punch list, financials, subcontracts, warranties, etc.
• Interface with regional/company legal counsel as appropriate.

Key Role Responsibilities – Additional Core

• Gain an understanding of the estimating process from conceptual phase through GMP development.
• Identify, understand, and actively manage project risks.
• Understand and manage the project business plan to maximize financial success.
• Implement and manage components of the operation and administration of multiple or moderately complex construction projects.
• Utilize awareness, experience, and knowledge to identify problems and recommend solutions for team review and implementation.
• Manage deliverables provided by a variety of internal resources and functions such as IPS, logistics, and self‑perform activities.
• Engage in business, industry, and community activities to build and strengthen external relationships.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Perform work accurately, completely, and timely.
• Communication skills, verbal and written (Intermediate).
• Conduct effective presentations.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Intermediate).
• Apply fundamentals of the means and methods of construction management to projects.
• Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports successful project completion.
• Build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
• Proficiency in project management and accounting software (Advanced).
• Proficiency in required construction technology (Advanced).
• Proficiency in scheduling software (Advanced).
• Apply Lean process and philosophy (Intermediate).
• Manage budgets, maximize profitability, and generate future work through relationship building.
• Build relationships with team members that transcend a project.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• Equivalent relevant experience considered in lieu of the above requirement.

Experience

• 7+ years of construction management experience.

Working Environment

• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• May require periods of travel and/or relocation.
• Must be willing to work non‑traditional hours to meet project needs.
• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold).
• Assignment location may include project sites and/or office.
• Frequent activity: Sitting, viewing computer screen.
• Occasional activity: Standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching above shoulder, pushing, pulling.

Benefits Information

Professional Non‑Union benefits. For details, please visit the benefits link.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug‑free workplace.

Reasonable Accommodations

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail].

Application Notice

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.