Project Manager - Fargo

Overview

Manage construction projects up to $15M, overseeing safety, budgets, schedules, and teams.

Key Responsibilities

• bid review
• cost control
• schedule management
• submittal review
• cash flow
• contract management

Tasks

-Expedite project trade contractor/supplier buy-out; assist in review of bids to ensure that all items are included, exclusions are understood, and the bid is complete and conforms to the specifications before award. -Provide technical expertise on projects in the pre-construction phase. -Set firm and realistic deadlines so that the procedure and schedule for submittal of O&M manuals, close-out documents, and project warranties are in place before the work is 50% complete. -Review project plans for constructability and cost feasibility; complete project risk assessments and prepare scope of work matrices. -Prepare final written analysis on project profitability, profit enhancers, profit busters, and project problems for discussion in the close-out meeting and the permanent project records. -Ensure a timely submittal process, review, and execution of project changes by the owner and trade contractors. -Review shop drawings, RFI’s, and ASI’s (all change orders) for coordination and implementation of project requirements. -Prepare the scope of work matrix for all trade contractor and supplier contracts, construction schedule, and performance expectations including workforce utilization goals prior to the award of the contract. -Create all project cost codes, budgets, and cash flow reports. -Review the project’s QC plan and ensure compliance; report findings to project team and management. -Review shop drawings, RFI’s, and ASI’s (all change orders) for coordination and implementation of project requirements; keep project logs (i.e. shop drawings, RFI, ASI, OCO, etc.) updated and current for every progress meeting. -Facilitate collaborative team processes among project participants including design team, owners, and subcontractors. -Work with the Superintendent in adhering to the schedule for early project close-out and final acceptance by the owner. -Incorporate project management principles into the proposal process. -Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture. -Ensure project quality based on AP’s quality management programs. -Manage, review, and control all project costs and maintain accurate project cost projections. -Prepare all monthly pay applications to the owner and ensure timely collection; collect, in accordance with the contract, all invoiced project amounts due from the owner and manage the project’s cash flow. -Confirm that total cost budgets, with contingencies, tie to the project contract amount; ensure project budgets are maintained. -Provide leadership throughout a project to ensure timely and quality results. -Provide explanations for all significant project cost variances, by cost code, on the Intranet. -Work with the Superintendent to prepare and update the detailed construction schedule. -Lead or attend the weekly site progress meetings held with the owner, design team, and key trade contractors, project estimate reviews, start-up, monthly interim, and close out meetings; generate minutes from the meetings. -Review and approve all trade contractor/supplier payment applications; collect supplier and trade contractor lien waivers to ensure all payments are properly disbursed. -Prepare letters of intent with trade contractors. Manage the trade contract process and all clarification or change issues. -Draft and/or edit owner and subcontractor contract language. -Analyze and manage project progress, costs, budgets, and cash flows. -Lead the project estimate review, start-up, monthly interim, and close out meetings. -Manage and monitor material procurement for the project, including submittal approval, fabrication status, and delivery status. -Initiate and review close-out procedures with the project superintendent, owner, and architect before trade contractor work starts; maintain a zero punch list. -Communicate field/office policies, instructions, and procedures to all project team members, including trade contractor personnel.

Requirements

• microsoft project
• p6
• procore
• osha 30
• bachelor’s
• leadership

What You Bring

-Experience in driving accountability for financial and operational effectiveness, integrating and aligning efforts within team, monitoring results, and tackling problems directly. -Developed skills (written, oral, and listening) in order to effectively communicate with diverse audiences. -Experience in a complex business as an active participant in driving growth and change; demonstrated effectiveness in driving operations and executing plans. -Proficiency with scheduling, spreadsheets, cost control, and project management software. Prolog, Microsoft Project, P6, Procore, Bluebeam, and other construction programs a plus. -Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards. -Ability to drive to the core of complex issues and provide insightful and constructive feedback. -History of progressively more responsible leadership experience and proven results including: -Ability to travel. -Recognition and achievement of high-quality construction standards. -Willingness to work in various (sometimes extreme) climate conditions. -Thorough experience with multiple contract types under the CMR and Design-Build delivery methods. -Solid understanding of value engineering, life cycle costing, and project profit/cost processes. -Current or ability to become current with OSHA 30 and company safety requirements. -Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field and 6+ years of experience running construction projects with contract values greater than $5 million. Or, completion of an associate’s degree in construction management and 8+ years of relevant project management experience. -Experience cultivating an active network of relationships, driving collaboration and alignment, relating well to colleagues, and connecting with employees at all levels.

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Benefits

-Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement) -Employee Referral Bonus -Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays -Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance -Health Savings Account -Tuition Assistance Program

About Adolfson & Peterson Construction

-Grew steadily: opened offices across the Southwest and Mountain West during the ’80s–2000s. -Specializes in preconstruction and construction management across commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, mission critical, multifamily, municipal, recreation, and senior living sectors. -Notable projects include large tilt‑wall logistics facilities and geothermal‑powered community campuses. -Maintains an industry‑leading safety record and high operational excellence as a family‑driven company.

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