Project Manager
About the job
- A Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering Management or a similar degree is required.
- At least 6 years of applicable commercial construction management experience is required.
- At least 3 years of experience with construction software platforms is required.
- At least 2 years of experience leading project teams is required.
- The employee must have management and leadership skills.
- The employee must be computer literate and have experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- The employee must have a complete understanding of plan specifications, scopes of work, and other necessary construction documents.
- The employee must have written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- The employee must be able to work within tight deadlines and stressful situations.
- The employee must have advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.
- The employee must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- The employee must be able to work successfully in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
- The employee must have, or complete within six months of hire, CPR and first aid certifications and OSHA 10 training.
- The employee must be available to work flexible hours consistent with a Project Manager in the construction industry.
- Manage assigned commercial construction projects and day-to-day project operations, including project budgets, client relationships, subcontractor relationships, and project staff.
- Ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, safely, and with quality in partnership with the Project Superintendent.
- Uphold and communicate company safety standards and ensure policies and procedures are followed.
- Take ownership of projects, make day-to-day profitability decisions, mitigate and report project risk, and mentor Project Engineers, Interns, and peers.
- Nurture relationships with owners and architects and understand owner contract requirements.
- Perform constructibility reviews, support estimating and bidding, and participate in GMP development and pre-construction activities.
- Develop project schedules with the Project Superintendent and identify schedule risks such as long-lead procurement items.
- Write and review contractual obligations and verify permits, local licenses, approvals, insurance, builder's risk coverage, and bonds before job start-up.
- Manage project risk, profitability, budgets, cost expenditures, cost projections, project team needs, contracts, and scopes of work.
- Manage project quality assurance and quality control, documentation, specifications, drawings, submittals, requests for information, owner insurance obligations, procurement, buyout, change management, and project meetings.
- Prepare and present monthly project reviews, job status reports, profit projections, cash-flow tracking, owner billing, and invoice approvals.
- Maintain project schedules, quality, and safety in partnership with the Project Superintendent and review outside inspection reports.
- Manage closeout documents, the one-year warranty period, final change orders, final cost accounting, punch lists, completion notices, lien rights, post-closeout reviews, and internal closeout processes.
About the company
Pence Construction is a commercial general contractor operating in Portland, Salem, and Bend, Oregon. The company manages construction projects for business owners, developers, and institutions, handling everything from planning and budgeting to on-site building and closeout. Its work includes coordinating design, obtaining permits, hiring and supervising subcontractors, scheduling, cost control, quality and safety oversight, and ensuring projects stay on time and within budget. Pence Construction differentiates itself through a local, multi-city presence in Oregon that enables close collaboration with owners and design teams across Portland, Salem, and Bend, and a focus on delivering commercial buildings and spaces rather than residential work. The company's goal is to deliver durable, well-constructed commercial facilities on schedule and within the agreed budget, meeting the owner's objectives and quality standards.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$410K
Headquarters
Salem, Oregon
Founded
1949
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Lane County awarded Pence a $100,000 Stabilization Center CM/GC contract in July 2026.
- Pence listed active 2026 work on Lone Fir Memorial, Happy Valley, and Dayton projects.
- Grove City College's 2024 collaboration highlights brand visibility, but not operational strength.
What critics are saying
- Lane County's Stabilization Center faces annexation delays until fall 2026, pushing revenue.
- Public clients object to out-of-county awards, pressuring Pence's pricing and local political support.
- A project-heavy book creates execution risk if large school and healthcare jobs slip simultaneously.
What makes Pence Construction unique
- Pence Construction spans K-12, healthcare, housing, and civic projects across Oregon.
- Its portfolio includes Redmond Public Safety Facility, OSU, OHSU, and Lane County.
- Pence wins complex CM/GC and bid-package work, not just simple tenant improvements.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Options
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays