Preconstruction Project Manager Jobs in Portland, OR

Solutions-Oriented. Problem-solving brings you a sense of accomplishment and you bring a positive attitude, curious listening skills, and a solutions mindset to the table.

Focused. You’re someone who puts in the time, energy, and effort to get the task done. You appreciate a clear deadline, and you strive to hit it every time.

Adaptable. You’re flexible and you can adjust to changing or unexpected circumstances without losing your cool. You understand we work in an ever-evolving industry and your calm approach to change helps the team stay grounded.

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.

Primary functions and essential responsibilities.

• Be a leader in assigned marketing and business development activities; coordinate all marketing activities with the Marketing Manager to avoid client interface interference.
• Review and respond to assigned RFP’s.
• Maintain relationships with past clients – especially during periods without current projects.

• Direct responsibility for all aspects of the construction project; coordinate and own the estimating, purchasing, engineering, accounting, construction and quality assurance activities.
• Examine all construction documents as they are issued for constructability, completeness of information, design deficiencies and code violations; inform the Project Engineer of the shortcomings for resolution with the design engineer.
• Review and approve bids and budgets; have a complete understanding of the project estimate.
• Have complete knowledge of the contract, general conditions and subcontract documents.
• Establish administrative procedures for the project in the area of personnel, contracts and construction.

• Coordinate and train the field and office staff so they perform at their best, which includes identifying and communicating staff relationships and lines of responsibilities and holding weekly staff meetings.
• Communicate instructions and maintain efficient project management systems, subcontractor controls, scheduling techniques, and material handling.
• Initiate and supervise the production and maintenance of all construction schedules.
• Prioritize and ensure expeditious responses to submittals and field questions.
• Ensure that the owner/architect/contractor meeting minutes are recorded and distributed within three days following the meeting.
• Review and approve all subcontractor and supply agreement drafts and owner change orders.
• Approve all subcontractor, supplier and material invoices for payment, ensuring that applications for payment are promptly submitted, payments are received and funds are properly disbursed.
• Organize and oversee job cost and labor detail reporting on a regular basis by collaborating with the Project Superintendent and field foremen.
• Be knowledgeable, adhere to and promote all company policies.
• Ensure the development of all personnel assigned to the project by providing training, career path counseling and positive project morale.
• Keep the Senior Project Manager informed on all significant matters, including progress, safety, financial status and relationships.
• Establish and maintain professional and effective relations with the owner and architect/engineers and alert senior management to potential business development activities and/or future opportunities.
• Be responsible for all follow-up services on the project after completion, including punchlist items, warranty calls and other service requests from the client.

• 5+ years of general contracting management experience, preferably working with GMP contracts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in preconstruction planning, estimating, subcontractor bidding and scheduling.
• Solid understanding and experience in Timberline, Primavera or MS Project, and/or Bluebeam is preferable.
• Experience in leading teams with excellent interpersonal skills.

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.