Project Manager

Description

Who We Are
At OAC, we do what we love in the service of people who love what we do. This means that we have many different disciplines with one common goal: to serve our clients and communities as trusted partners while focusing on how design and construction can improve all aspects of the built environment. To accomplish this, we focus on hiring professionals who are experts in their fields, inspire others, enjoy sharing knowledge, and see collaboration as not only an asset, but a necessity. If you are passionate about your work and would like to work in a positive, energized environment, then you’ll find a home with us!

Who You Are

OAC Services is looking for a motivated Project Manager (PM) to join our team. The Project Manager leads the project team(s) to complete a client’s project within the client's expectations, budget and schedule. This role is responsible for employee, client, and fiscal management which includes communication, development, teaming, decision making, site selection, and organization and dissemination of information, while directing themselves and others.

*This role will support project work in and around Spokane, WA.

What You Will Do

• Guide design development and construction through the applicable funding requirements and government processes at federal, state and local levels.
• Guide design development through applicable sustainability reviews or building certification preparations to meet project/client requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of the contractual service requirements between the Client, General Contractor, Designers, and Consultants.
• Maintain knowledge of the contractual service commitments between OAC and the Client.
• Lead or assist with creation and validation of pro-forma documentation (as appropriate).
• Contribute and own the development of program processes and tools that facilitate consistency and quality execution across the project/program.
• Responsible for input and updates into internal data management systems.
• Perform quality control on the project throughout development to maintain expected standards.
• Overall accountability for the planning, design, permitting, construction, and turnover of construction projects.
• Deliver projects on-time, within budget, and to mutually agreed upon expectations.
• Lead or assist with developing and accessing procurement strategies and delivery of FF&E or other segments of the client’s budget.
• Adjust schedules and targets on the project as needs or financing for the project change.
• Develop or advise on development of warranty strategies program wide.
• Manage project programs and portfolios.
• Lead or assist with development and management of overall project budget, as appropriate to meet client’s requirements.
• Develop and mentor staff as appropriate or assigned.
• Directly supervise and review performance of employees or consultants if applicable or as assigned.
• Facilitate involvement of the project’s key stakeholders at appropriate levels and times.
• Facilitate and reconcile differences using conflict resolution techniques.
• Monitor performance of self, individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Motivate, develop and direct teams.
• Lead or assist client in determining appropriate team and team structure for the project.
• Lead or provide support in site selection analysis and decision making.
• Assist client to develop project/program requirements around sustainability and develop strategies to deliver.
• Develop, coordinate and facilitate hand-off of the facility to client’s operations personnel.
• Support client’s project administrative needs as appropriate.
• Travel to various client sites, meetings, etc. as required.

May include other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 5 years' project and construction management experience.
• Experience with education bonds and budgeting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with high proficiency with Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required.
• Knowledge of Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) or other scheduling software.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in management of professional staff.
• Must be able to pass motor vehicle record check and comply with OAC's motor vehicle policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sustainability and/or Decarbonization experience is a plus.
• Experience with GC/CM and Design-Build contracts.
• LEED Certification or experience a plus.

Not meeting every single requirement?

Research indicates that some minority groups tend to hesitate in applying for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. At OAC, we strongly believe in fostering a diverse, inclusive, and genuine work environment. If you find this position intriguing but your previous experience doesn't perfectly match every qualification listed above, we wholeheartedly encourage you to submit your resume. You might be the ideal candidate for this role or for other opportunities in the future!

Why Work for Us

At OAC we know we are not perfect; therefore, we are committed to continually looking for ways to grow and improve. We are committed to being known as a “best place to work”; in fact, it’s a strategic goal of ours that we are consistently analyzing and working on. We are dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and sense of belonging for all our employees, and we are committed to making better happen - for our employees, our clients, and our community.

In addition to base pay, our benefits include (depending on employment status):

• Flexible scheduling and hybrid work arrangements (when feasible).
• Health benefits for both single employees and families that are above those generally provided by our peers.
• 100% company paid coverage for employee medical, dental and vision insurance premiums and 70% premium coverage spouse/domestic partner and dependents.
• The choice between two medical coverage options and two dental plans.
• Company paid coverage for employees and dependents for on-demand primary medical care.
• Health savings account with company contribution provided.
• Health care, limited purpose, and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company paid short-term, long-term, life and AD&D insurance plans.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance plans.
• Paid parental leave in addition to state parental leave benefits.
• 401K retirement plan and up to 5% match of annual.
• Commuting benefits for transit through a fully paid, company issued ORCA card.
• Annual discretionary performance bonus.
• Company purchased iPhone or monthly phone reimbursement.
• Fitness membership reimbursement.
• Annual charitable donation matching.
• Paid professional development opportunities.
• Voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance.
• Voluntary Norton LifeLock ID Theft Protection.
• Generous paid time off including flexible personal holidays, vacation, and sick time.

About the Firm

Founded in 1955, OAC provides public and private multi-disciplinary, building consulting services. OAC delivers comprehensive program management, applying proven management techniques to the planning, design, and construction of a project from inception to completion. OAC's building enclosure team designs efficient, complete, and sustainable building enclosure systems. The Forensic Architecture and Engineering practice at OAC provide investigation, repair design, and expert witness consulting on construction litigation and insurance claims.

The future is bright as we continue to expand - check out our website for more: http://oacsvcs.com/who-we-are/oac-careers/

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $81,000/year up to $128,000/year. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

OAC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, caste, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@oacsvcs.com.

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