Project Manager Level 1

Job Opportunity: Project Manager Level 1

Reports to: Project Manager

Location: On-Site, Redmond, WA

Pay scale: $120,000-130,000/year

 

About Cochran

Light up your career path and join Cochran, a trailblazer in the Pacific Northwest's electrical and technology construction scene. We are at the forefront of fostering innovation in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. As one of the largest Woman-owned contractors in the PNW, our success hinges on our extraordinary team. The work we do powers inspiration, human wellbeing, and community.

Since 1954, we've played a major role in designing and installing electrical and technological infrastructure throughout the Pacific Northwest and across the country. With expertise in electrical, security systems, audio/visual, communications, service, and maintenance, our dedication to fresh thinking and proven execution is full-service.

Our values are proven, not explained:

• Be transparent.
• Be kind.
• Be accountable.
• Be respectful.
• Be proactive.
• Be inspired.
• Be brilliant.

We've brought skylines, arenas, factories, even robots to life. And though our offerings are tech-forward mindset will evolve, our focus on excellent wont. We're ready to light the way. Will you join us?

ROLE DESCRIPTION

A Cochran Project Manager Level 1 plans, directs and coordinates 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

Why Cochran?

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.

 

DEIB Statement

Cochran, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

Accessibility Statement

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Cochran, Inc. is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in all aspects of employment, including the application process. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact: [email protected].

 

An employee's compensation level within the range will be based on several factors, including but not limited to geographic location, experience, relevant education, qualifications, skills, organizational needs, and performance. *Bonus pay based on percentage of salary, adjusted by company and individual performance.

Join Cochran and bring your expertise in Electrical Construction to a company dedicated to innovation and excellence. We are excited to welcome a leader who will be pivotal in our continued growth and success!