Project Manager-Level 2

JOB DESCRIPTION - SEATTLE, WA

Reports To

Unit Director, Project Executive or Sr. Project Manager

ABOUT COCHRAN

Cochran is family-owned, and under the leadership of LeeAnn Cochran, which has become the 2nd largest woman-owned business in the state of Washington. Since 1954, Cochran has supported the growth of the PNW in Seattle, Portland, Spokane and Wenatchee. As proud as we are of our work in the industry, we are just as proud of the work we've done inside our company of 1000+ employees.

Our employees feel valued and love working at Cochran because our core values are:

- Embrace Honesty

- Care about each other & show it

- Trust and empower people

- Practice humility and appreciation

The ideal candidate will be responsible for directing and coordinating activities of designated project(s) to ensure that goals of each project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and budget by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Items 1 – 14 are duties associated with a Project Manager Level 1

1. Maintains and enhances customer relationships and generates new opportunities.
2. Support the proposal and estimate process. May estimate projects and establish project budgets based on the estimate using Accubid estimating software. May prepare and submit proposals.
3. Working with your direct report to review project proposal or plan to determine time frame, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
4. Monitors and enforces company safety policies and practices on project.
5. Update and maintain projects in Project Management Software: Estimate Logs, Labor Tracking, Change Orders, RFI's, Transmittals, Monthly Financial Reporting, Daily Job Journals.
6. Update schedule of values and work with the project assistant to ensure complete billings.
7. Prepare and review submittals and shop drawings. In design build situations, make sure drawings are correct, submitted for approval and that the field personnel has correct drawings and approved submittals at all times.
8. Manages the change order process, including producing change orders in a timely manner and negotiating acceptance. Prepares change orders and misc. pricing using Accubid estimating software.
9. Maintain daily contact with GC.
10. Attends required meetings.
11. Ensures all permitting requirements are met.
12. Manages Subcontractor/Vendor performance and compliance.
13. Supports field supervision.
14. Work with the team to manage the project's lien process. Document project deficiencies (photos, notifications and claims) ensuring Cochran's rights are protected.

To perform the job of Project Manager Level 2 successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies in addition to all of the Project Manager Level 1 requirements

1. Generates and supports the proposal and estimate process. Will estimate projects and establish project budgets based on the estimate using Accubid estimating software. Will prepare and submit proposals.
2. Review project proposal or plan to determine time frame, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
3. Established work plan staffing for each phase of project and arranges for assignment of project personnel.
4. Contract language and negotiations with customers.
5. Create and maintain schedule of values and work with the project assistant to ensure complete billings.
6. Manage the project's lien process. Document project deficiencies (photos, notifications and claims) ensuring Cochran's rights are protected.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or five- seven years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong business acumen in project planning and management
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills

COMPANY BENEFITS

PTO | 401k | Medical, Dental & Vision | Life Insurance | Seven Paid Holidays | Voluntary Benefits | EAP

Other compensation bonuses are eligible. *Bonus pay based on percentage of salary, adjusted by company and individual performance.