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About Us:

At Lewis, where every employee is an owner, our people are empowered to make decisions – big and small – to meet the goals of our clients. We are passionate about our work and driven to build quality buildings that stand the test of time. With fulfillment as one of our six core values, Lewis has a collaborative and supportive culture committed to the success and development of our people.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for running, controlling, and reporting on one or more construction projects from pursuit through closeout and warranty. In addition to the core Project Manager responsibilities, this role includes enhanced leadership and accountability during the Preconstruction Phase for projects delivered using Progressive Design-Build (PDB).

For Progressive Design-Build projects, the PM operates as the Progressive Design-Build Manager (PDB Manager) role and executes the project from pursuit through construction and closeout. In this capacity, the PDB Manager is accountable for day-to-day project management, coordination, and execution while aligning with the project team on Owner engagement, design development, cost and schedule management, risk management, and delivery strategy.

This role supports continuity from design through construction and ensures alignment between design intent and field execution, consistent with Lewis Integrated Delivery principles.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Marketing & Business Development

• Serve as a leader in assigned marketing and business development efforts, aligning with the Marketing Manager to support a cohesive, consistent and well-managed client interface with a PDB Focus
• Review and respond to assigned RFPs.
• Maintain contact with past clients – especially during periods of no current projects.
• Play an active role in PDB development and strategy for the Oregon Market.

Project Management- (Preconstruction Phase – Including Progressive Design Build)

• Direct responsibility for all preconstruction activities, including estimating, scheduling, engineering, purchasing, safety, and quality planning.
• Serve as a primary day-to-day point of contact for the Owner during preconstruction on Progressive Design-Build projects.
• Operate within the Lewis Integrated Delivery (LID) framework and partner with project Design Construction Integrator (DCI) to promote early collaboration, transparency, and alignment across design, construction, and Owner teams.
• Establish and manage integrated project teams including Owner, Architect, Engineers, Design Construction Integrator, VDC, estimators, schedulers, and key trade partners when appropriate.
• Lead integrated planning efforts that align scope, cost, schedule, risk, and design intent from early project definition through GMP or Lump Sum agreement.
• Coordinate and oversee design development activities to ensure alignment with project goals, Owner priorities, and integrated delivery objectives.
• Facilitate collaborative stakeholder engagement sessions, coordination sessions, and decision-making forums consistent with Lewis Integrated Delivery practices.
• Examine construction and design documents as they are issued for constructability, completeness, design gaps, and code compliance, coordinate resolution with the design team.
• Coordinate and participate in constructability reviews and multidisciplinary design coordination led by the Design Construction Integrator.
• Integrate cost estimating, schedule development, and risk assessment with design milestones using open-book and transparent processes.Develop, review, and manage open-book cost estimates at multiple stages of design (e.g., 30%, 60%, 90%).
• Support structured risk identification, risk allocation, and mitigation planning consistent with Progressive Design-Build and Lewis Integrated Delivery methodologies.
• Lead and coordinate value engineering and target-value design efforts while maintaining Owner requirements and design intent.
• Support development, negotiation, and execution of GMP or Lump Sum agreements.
• Coordinate early procurement planning, trade engagement strategies, and long-lead item identification.
• Organize and coordinate scope of work instructions, safety requirements, technical requirements, and bid packages for subcontractors and vendors.
• Review and approve bids and budgets; maintain a thorough understanding of the project estimate.
• Maintain complete knowledge of contract documents, general conditions, and subcontract requirements.
• Establish administrative procedures for personnel, contracts, safety, quality, and construction in alignment with standards.
• Facilitate staff, Owner meetings, and regular preconstruction coordination meeting.
• Participate and active engagement in pull planning, integrated work planning and design coordination efforts led by the Design Construction Integrators.
• Support administration of Progressive Design-Build off-ramp processes when applicable, ensuring complete and orderly transfer of design and cost documentation.

Project Management- (Construction Phase)

• Organize, train, and lead field and office staff; produce and maintain project organization charts.
• Hold weekly project staff meetings and ensure timely communication across the project team.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the Owner during construction on Progressive Design-Build projects, maintaining continuity from preconstruction through execution.
• Maintain alignment between design intent, approved design development assumptions, and field execution.
• Coordinate with the design team and Design Construction Integrator to manage ongoing design progression during construction.
• Monitor design deliverables, deferred design packages, and delegated design scopes to ensure timely release and integration with construction activities.
• Coordinate with the VDC team to ensure model-based efforts support construction sequencing, work planning, installation, and field coordination.
• Actively manage cost, schedule, and risk impacts associated with design evolution during construction.
• Review and evaluate change events and change orders for cost, schedule, and risk impacts, ensuring transparency with the Owner.
• Work with the Project Superintendent and Safety personnel to implement project-specific safety programs.
• Promote and actively support a culture of safety at all times.
• Initiate, maintain, and supervise production of construction schedules.
• Oversee submittals, RFIs, insurance documentation, bonds, safety plans, etc.
• Review and approve subcontract agreements, change orders, and invoices.
• Manage project financial performance, including applications for payment, cost reporting, forecasting, and open-book cost tracking when applicable.
• Support incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies related to safety, quality, labor relations, and reporting.
• Manage performance reviews and development of assigned staff.
• Maintain effective relationships with Owners, Architects, Engineers, and stakeholders.
• Keep senior management informed of project status, risks, and opportunities.
• Produce final project reports and oversee closeout, punchlist, and warranty activities.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years of general contracting management experience, preferably with negotiated GMP commercial building projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related degree.
• Experience managing Progressive Design-Build projects, preferably in the public sector.
• Experience in preconstruction planning, estimating, subcontractor bidding, and scheduling.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Procore, Sage and Bluebeam is required.
• Ability to lead teams and excellent communication skills.
• OSHA 10 desired.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification desired.
• DBIA or DBIA certification (preferred).

A 100% employee-owned general contractor, Lease Crutcher Lewis offers a comprehensive healthcare plan with medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account supports physical wellness for employees and their pets, and our employer-funded Headspace membership supports mental wellness. We also offer a generous Health Savings Account with annual employer sponsored contributions. Lease Crutcher Lewis provides support for a financially healthy future, including our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (enrollment covered at no cost to you) and a 401(k) with a competitive matching program. To support employee philanthropic efforts, employees are eligible for volunteer PTO and charitable giving matching programs.

Lease Crutcher Lewis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of, and will not be discriminated against, based on the basis of race, color, gender, pregnancy or breastfeeding, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other status protected by state or federal law.