Project Manager

Seattle, WA, United States

Description

J. A. Watts, Inc. (JWI) is a woman-owned professional services firm that believes in treating its clients and employees like family at every level of our company. Our family culture is what we’re known for, and we work to stay true to who we are. That’s how we manage our projects and how we recruit THE Best People in our industry. Our clients come from all walks of life, and so do we, which makes us stronger together.

This role is responsible for understanding the overall project scope and managing all aspects of assigned project(s) including oversight of planning, design, procurement, construction, closeout, stakeholder coordination, scheduling, cost control, and quality functions. The Project Manager will lead by example and personify the Company’s Mission, Vision, and Values, taking ownership of their assigned project(s). This Project Manager will support Alaska Airlines in Seattle for various airport/airline projects. This position is on site at Alaska Airlines Seattle Office, SEA Airport and travel may be required dependent on project assignments and project specific needs.

Duties And Responsibilities

Responsible for the adherence and utilization of the JWI Playbook in delivering all projects

Establish clear lines of reporting within the project and team organization and define clear roles and responsibilities for the team members to increase efficiencies and to reduce duplication of effort

Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of company policy and contract specifications

Ensure effective communication is always maintained within the team structure and with Senior Management

Understand the JWI contract details, and responsibilities

Responsible for collaborating with clients, sub-consultants, and contractors to define work procedures and resolve complaints and construction problems

Manage project staff and jobsite construction activities

Investigate potential jobsite situations and implement corrective measures as necessary

Proactively develop contingency plans to mitigate potential project risk

Responsible for all financial aspects of project contracts, including total project budget, labor, expenses and staffing projections, to protect the company’s interest

Foster and maintain a positive working relationship with clients

Write technical documents, testing plans, and proposals

Assemble and distribute meeting minutes

Ensure project documentation is maintained on a regular basis

Complete weekly and monthly reports concerning work progress, costs and scheduling

Develop a preliminary project schedule, coordinate schedule updates and distribute internally and externally, receive, analyze and monitor the contractor’s schedule for level of detail, accuracy and logic

Define project scope based upon project objectives

Represent company in project meetings and attend strategy meetings

Schedule and lead project meetings such as weekly and OAC meetings

Responsible for interviewing, recommending, and negotiating contractual service agreements

Prepare and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors

Provide guidance, direction, and oversight to junior level Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers on assigned projects

Responsible for ensuring that project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality

Prepare and monitor punch list items; manage the close out process to completion

Produce and review design plans, specifications, and cost estimates

Ensure the timely submission, review and approval of timesheets and expense reports

Perform other duties as may be required/directed

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture or engineering, or equivalent work experience; PMP a plus

4-8 years of project management experience, preferably in construction management or program management

Experience in transportation, construction, or aviation industries preferred

Ability to obtain and maintain an airport badge

General knowledge of contract management and budgeting/estimating

Advanced interpersonal, managerial, administrative, and organizational skills, including the ability to negotiate and resolve conflict

Highly proficient oral and written communication skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong ability to balance multiple priorities, work and communicate effectively in a team environment to meet deadlines

Active participation in industry organizations a plus

Experience using MS Office suite and industry related project management software

Company Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance options for employee and family

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options available

Company-provided group life, short and long-term disability, and voluntary life options

Matching 401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Student debt repayment resources available

ID Theft protection

Professional development and tuition assistance

Company-sponsored social events

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Salary Description

$90,000 -$120,000 annually

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