Founded in 1972, Saunders Construction (http://www.saundersinc.com/) provides integrated construction management, general contracting (CM/GC) and commercial real estate development services to a variety of market types in the Rocky Mountain region. Our values are why we exist and the cornerstone of all our decisions. Our reputation and relationships are based on Care, Collaboration, Commitment and Community. Ranked as one of the largest contractors in Colorado, Saunders has over $8 billion in successful projects encompassing a diverse portfolio of work across 18 market types.

In addition, Saunders is dedicated to corporate social responsibility (CSR). (https://www.saundersinc.com/about/corporate-responsibility-2/) CSR at Saunders recognizes that investing in our people, focusing on safety, improving business processes, and reducing environmental impact adds value in our industry.

Position Title Project Manager

Classification FLSA-Exempt

Salary Range $95-$120K/year

Reports to Construction Manager

Position Type Full-Time

Purpose of the Role

A Project Manager is responsible for all administrative and coordination functions for multiple projects. The position requires the individual to be involved with the project development at the earliest stages of negotiations or bidding to assure continual control. The Project Manager works closely with the Superintendent; together they are jointly responsible for building and managing the team of employees and subcontractors to effect the entire construction process including all components. The Project Manager is also a critical component of the design process to guide the construction budget and schedule within the needs of the Owner. The Project Manager plans, directs and coordinates activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Functions / Duties

• Provides input and supervises all pre-construction services such as purchase orders, subcontracts, schedules, job cost set-up and project pre-planning

• Reviews shop drawings for compliance with contract documents

• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project

• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project, and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel

• Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority

• Monitors and ensures quality control and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule within prescribed budget

• Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required. Prepares project reports for management, client, or others

• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems

• Coordinates project activities complying with government regulatory or other governmental agencies

• Manages one or more Project Superintendents. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Also may directly supervise one or more non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

• Other duties as assigned

  Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum high school education and college education with engineering/construction degree or five years of experience in general construction engineering/management

• Thorough working knowledge of general construction materials, processes and systems

• Advanced blue print reading, working knowledge of UBC and OSHA safety practices. Construction sequencing and scheduling

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

• Proficient with a personal computer and familiar with Windows based applications such as Word, Excel, scheduling and job costing software

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

• The employee in this job must be knowledgeable about and follow the company's safety policies and procedures as described in the company safety manual

• Willingness to relocate to Colorado Springs is preferred

  Physical Demands

  The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position:

• Spends approximately 80% of the time sitting, and 20% of the time either standing or walking while on the job.

• Occasionally* lifts up to 15 lbs, when moving project binders, office supplies or files, and may stoop, kneel, crouch, and balance while performing these same functions.

• Occasionally required to climb, crawl, stoop and negotiate ladders, stairs or other routes at and within project sites in order to fulfill duties.

• Constantly uses verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as E-Mail, telephone and radio.

• Constantly employs eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery such as computer keyboard.

• Constantly utilizes full scope of visual capacity to travel to project sites and observe/verify project progress in addition to operating automated office equipment.

  Constantly - Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time

  Frequently - Activity exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

  Occasionally - Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.

  Saunders Construction's Benefits

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Section 125 Plan

• 401k Plan / Safe Harbor plan

• Paid Time Off

• Bonus Program

• Employer Paid Term Life Insurance

• Employer Paid Short Term Disability

• Employer Paid Long Term Disability

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