Construction Project Manager

Company: Generations LLC
Location: Portland, OR

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Generations is a recognized leader in innovative senior living. Our commitment to excellence starts with our employee and resident focus–knowing that flourishing community campuses are leader driven. We currently have 7 communities across Oregon, Washington, California, Colorado, and Utah. We are continuing to grow and will have additional communities joining our family in the coming year. This position will require travel on a regular basis. The Generations Home Office is located in Clackamas, Oregon. There is an opportunity for this position to be considered a remote worker.

The role of the Construction Project Manager is to manage the construction and remodeling projects, including compliance with Building Codes and land use development regulations, obtaining building permits, and leading the project team. This position will require overseeing the performance of construction contractors, performing site visits during construction and providing updates, developing and controlling project budgets, coordinating efforts between contractors and company staff. All Generations leaders are responsible for fostering an environment that supports and encourages the company culture, through the outlined mission, vision and values.

We are looking for someone with the following experience and knowledge:

  • Considerable knowledge of a variety of building design approaches, building systems and construction techniques.
  • Considerable knowledge of building codes, fire and life safety regulations, local permitting and inspection requirements.
  • Skills/Ability to:
  • Ability to prepare, read and understand blueprints, building plans and specifications.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, including residents, building management, architects, engineers, construction contractors and construction personnel.
  • Leadership skills, the ability to influence and motivate others and skill in the supervision of multi-discipline teams.
  • Considerable knowledge of construction contracts and contract administration techniques.
  • Considerable knowledge of construction budgets, budget control, estimating and cost accounting.
  • Considerable knowledge of local planning requirements and land development ordinances.
  • Ability to act independently and exercise judgement in decision making.

Required Qualifications:

Five years of work experience in management of commercial or institutional construction.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Considerable knowledge of a variety of building design approaches, building systems and construction techniques.

Considerable knowledge of building codes, fire and life safety regulations, local permitting and inspection requirements.

Considerable knowledge of local planning requirements and land development ordinances.

Ability to read and understand construction drawings, building plans and specifications.

Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, including the public, building management, architects, engineers, construction contractors and construction personnel.

Leadership skills, the ability to influence and motivate others .

Ability to analyze and successfully negotiate change orders, pay requests, cost proposals, time extension requests, etc., to ensure accuracy and compliance with contract requirements, in order to limit exposure to risk and/or liability and maintain project budget and schedule.

Knowledge of loss control and accident prevention procedures in the construction industry.

Ability to act independently and exercise judgement in decision making.

Job Type: Full-time

Required travel:

  • 75% (Preferred)

Application Question:

  • Please describe any experience you have working in multi-unit housing as it related to construction and remodels.