Project Manager - Owner Rep at Professional Engineering Consultant – Wichita, Kansas

Position Summary:

The PM-OR is a vital link between the owner and the parties involved. This position will serve as the primary contact and owner’s advocate/representative, ensuring that the project is carried out smoothly and follows the owner’s vision and goals. This position will provide oversight, guidance, and support to the owner and facilitate effective communication among all stakeholders involved. In addition, will play an integral part of the project team, ensuring that the owner’s interests are protected and that the project is executed successfully and within the designated parameters.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work to ensure design and construction is undertaken in a manner that meets client’s expectations
• Ensure that the work progresses according to the plans, specifications, budget, and timeline
• Ensure tracking of all key project documents, including submittals, RFI's, change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases, etc. is being enforced
• Address any issues promptly and work collaboratively with the project team to find solutions and maintain project momentum
• Evaluate and mitigate risk throughout the entire project life cycle
• Identify potential issues, recommend solutions, and work with the project team to evaluate options and make informed decisions aligned with the owner’s goals
• Provide consulting and oversight to the owner regarding design, bidding and construction of a wide array of projects including commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and government projects
• Provide oversight and serve as the liaison between the owner, contractors, and design team
• Responsible for managing project financials including budget, accounts payable/receivable, change orders, etc.
• Establish closed out documentation requirements and ensure receipt of all close out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builds, O&M manuals, etc.
• Ensure punch list, completion and final completion process through onsite Construction management team
• Negotiate, resolve and close out any outstanding change orders, quality issues or dispute
• Monitor and enforce owner’s contractual obligations
• Coordinate final inspections and approvals to verify that the construction project meets the required standards and has been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications
• Provide project reporting to the owner
• Coordinate the collection and organization of project documentation, including as-built drawings, warranties, manuals, and any other relevant paperwork
• Primary point of contact for correspondence regarding the project
• Assume responsibility for overseeing the project closeout process which could entail ensuring that all necessary inspections, tests, and certifications are completed satisfactorily
• Meet with senior staff and management on a regular basis to discuss company objectives, long term strategic goals, financial performance, QC procedures, etc.
• Provide project reporting as needed/expected by client as well as PEC management
• Know your project team strengths, weaknesses, and workload abilities
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion

Special Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Proven ability to create and manage project schedule
• High degree of skill in determining project requirements, setting the project scope of work, determining design budgets, determining preliminary construction budgets, and review of contracts
• Excellent understanding of requirements of other disciplines on the project team.
• Proficient with software programs Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD design software
• Ability to work independently and with others, with a minimum level of supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for client contact
• Extensive knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
• High degree of skill in managing multiple objectives, clients, contractors, third parties and internal team members.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a B.S. Degree in an appropriate field of study (Construction Science and Management, Architecture, or Engineering) from an accredited college, or equivalent experience is required
• Experience in Owner’s Representation or Construction Management is preferred

License and Certification:

• A Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential, a Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification, AND/OR a LEED Professional Accreditation is strongly preferred

Work Environment:

PEC values a healthy work-life balance, and we focus on working efficiently and collaboratively to ensure quality and productive work as well as quality time away from the office. The work environment is business casual, friendly, respectful, and team oriented with daily peer interactions regarding work progress, client needs and project-specific technical issues. We strive to create an enjoyable work environment with support and opportunities for positive career growth. Much of the work will be conducted within an office setting with frequent sitting, reaching and manipulation of objects, tools and/or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties involved require moving materials that weigh up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines. At times, bending, reaching, standing, and walking may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if there are no supervisor responsibilities, put N/A):

• N/A

PEC is an AA/EEO/Veteran/Disabled employer.