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Construction Project Manager – Special Projects Group in Portland, OR – (job id: 1681717657)

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-17

Job title: Construction Project Manager - Special Projects Group Company: JH Kelly Job description: JH Kelly is hiring for an experienced Construction Project Manager to join our our Special Projects Group in Milwaukie, OR JH Kelly, LLC is a fourth generation, family-owned regional construction company in its 100th year with offices in Vancouver, Longview, Seattle, Bellingham, Washington and Portland, Oregon. We provide services to a commercial and heavy industrial client base and are recognized as an industry leader. Our exceptional team is made up of talented individuals whose ability to plan and execute challenging projects has resulted in a loyal customer following and national safety & quality control awards. Our integrated project approach includes self-performing concrete placement, steel erection, carpentry, equipment setting, millwrighting, plumbing, pipefitting, sheet metal, electrical & instrumentation services and servicing the completed building. JH Kelly is a great place to work with a fun, family-oriented environment. We offer an excellent benefit package and competitive wages. Learn more about us at Summary: As a Project Manager, you will work in a team environment in which you lead project teams on preconstruction processes, design and virtual construction, fabrication workflows, field installation, start up and project turnover.

  • Project Size Range: Fully manage and run multiple project ranging from $1,000 to $2mm in size and complexity, with an annual book of work ranging from $5MM-9MM
  • All responsibilities of Project Manager with ability to self-generate future project workflow
  • Expertise in all aspects of project management for multiple markets and sectors, geographic regions and client base
  • Lead multiple teams to successful outcomes
  • Develop relationships and repeat business with customer s key decision makers
  • Develop a high level of proficiency and trust with senior management to be self-sufficient and produce consistently positive outcomes
  • Provide estimating support for your projects.

Responsible for running the entire projects life cycle including planning, organizing, directing, controlling, coordinating, financial aspects, managing and mentoring. Project Manager s accountabilities:

  • Projects are completed at or below budget
  • Projects are completed at or ahead of schedule
  • There are no unresolved safety or quality issues on the projects
  • Train and develop project staff personnel
  • A satisfied customer
  • Billings are prepared and collected timely
  • Assure the accuracy and timeliness of all data associated with essential functions
  • Follow all standard company processes and policies
  • Satisfied shareholders

The Project Manager reports to the Vice President of the Special Projects Group based out of Milwaukie, OR. Primary Responsibilities:

  • Ensure, follow and promote Company safety and quality protocols
  • For a single, large project, same a Project Manager s responsibilities:
  • Plan and manage the project schedule and account for variances to the plan
  • Plan and manage the project estimate
  • Manage and control project cost and account for variances to the estimate
  • Create accurate projections of cost at completion
  • Plan and manage the project control systems
  • Direct activities of project staff personnel
  • For multiple, concurrent projects:
  • Staff projects with capable resources
  • Manage and support Project Managers in the performance of their responsibilities
  • Assure the consistent application of project control procedures across projects
  • Market/Sell JH Kelly services
  • Mentor and manage Interns, Field Engineers, Project Engineers and other project team members
  • Relationships:
  • Maintain proactive and positive relationships within the crafts:
  • Including shop and field craft personnel; and supervision coworkers
  • Maintain proactive and positive relationships with:
  • Customer representatives
  • Vendors, Suppliers and Subcontractors
  • Safety, CAD/BIM, Accounting, and IT
  • All Project Teams
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned

Experience / Qualifications:

  • Construction Management, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil engineering degree and/or equivalent experience or education
  • 4+ years plus full Project Management life cycle experience in applicable construction industry
  • Proven experience negotiating profitable work and developing customer relationships with key decision makers
  • Expert of Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling, using MS Project or comparable applications
  • Expert knowledge in Project Management, Construction Management, Construction Contracts, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, and Safety
  • Fully Proficient in Microsoft Office & Bluebeam – intermediate skills in Excel

Necessary Skills:

  • Mentor, coach, develop and manage project staff
  • Ability to successful manage and support concurrent projects
  • Demonstrated abilities to perform Project Manager s primary responsibilities
  • Ability to ensure that project teams consistently practice all standard company processes and procedures
  • Act as the leader in charge of a project team on a single, large projects
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Self-starter, motivated and takes initiative
  • Organized and productive
  • Ability to proactively build and cultivate relationships
  • Ability to maintain proactive, collaborative and professional relationships with Client Representatives, Suppliers, Subcontractors and internal team
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and projects at hand
  • Energetic and eager to prioritize workload and tackle new projects and ideas
  • Must have valid driver license

Benefits:

  • Salary Range - $75,000 - $125,000 annually
  • Annual Discretionary Company bonus
  • 401K Profit Sharing
  • 401k - 50% company match up to first 6% of employee contribution
  • Medical/Vision/Rx – Dental/Ortho for employee and dependents - JH Kelly pays 87 ½% of total premiums
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
  • Life Insurance, AD & D, STD & LTD - paid 100% by JH Kelly

Expected salary: $75000 - 125000 per year Location: Portland, OR Job date: Mon, 17 Apr 2023 07:47:37 GMT Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job

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