Project Manager
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Senior
Bachelor's
Portland, OR, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management
About the job
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering Management or a similar degree, or commensurate experience in the construction field in lieu of a degree.
- At least 6 years of applicable commercial construction management experience.
- At least 3 years of experience with construction software platforms.
- At least 2 years of experience leading project teams.
- Excellent management and leadership skills.
- Computer literacy with proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Excellent command of critical path scheduling.
- Complete understanding of plan specifications, scopes of work, and other necessary construction documents.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work within tight deadlines and stressful situations.
- Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
- Must have, or complete within six months of hire, CPR and first aid certifications and OSHA 10 training.
- Must be available to work flexible hours consistent with a Project Manager in the construction industry.
Responsibilities
- Successfully manage assigned commercial construction projects.
- Manage day-to-day project operations, including the project budget, 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.
- Nurture positive relationships with owners and architects.
- Understand owner contract requirements.
- Perform constructability reviews in partnership with Project Superintendents.
- Partner with estimating and Senior Project Managers for bidding in the submarket and guaranteed maximum price development.
- Develop project schedules in partnership with Project Superintendents and identify key schedule risks, including long-lead procurement items.
- Write and review contractual obligations.
- Verify permitting, local licenses, and approvals required to begin work.
- Ensure project insurance, including builder's risk insurance and bonds, is obtained before work begins.
- Partner with Project Superintendents to ensure project start-up requirements are met.
- Participate actively in pre-construction activities related to estimating, bidding, project logistics, and similar responsibilities.
- Understand, identify, and manage project risk and profitability.
- Proactively assess project staffing needs and address deficiencies.
- Resolve the project budget into scopes of work and executed contracts while improving project profitability.
- Understand current cost expenditures and forecast cost projections.
- Manage the project quality assurance and quality control process in partnership with the Project Superintendent.
- Prepare and present accurate monthly project reviews.
- Manage project documentation processes.
- Understand specifications and drawing requirements.
- Manage the submittal process.
- Manage the request for information process in partnership with the Project Superintendent.
- Manage project-specific owner insurance obligations.
- Manage procurement, including buyout.
- Manage the change management process.
- Set up and coordinate weekly job meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
- Review outside inspection reports.
- Manage project cash flow.
- Manage the monthly owner billing process.
- Review and approve monthly invoices from subcontractors and suppliers.
- Produce job status reports and profit projections.
- Maintain project schedules, quality, and safety in partnership with the Project Superintendent.
- Manage delivery of closeout documents and owner training.
- Implement the one-year warranty and manage activities throughout the warranty period.
- Create and process final change orders.
- Produce final cost accounting for the job.
- Manage the punch list process.
- Obtain final sign-off from all authorities having jurisdiction agencies in concert with the Project Superintendent.
- Identify contractual substantial-completion requirements and obtain notices for substantial and final completion.
- Protect project lien rights.
- Initiate the post-closeout review.
- Oversee subordinate employee growth.
- Assess current and future training needs for subordinate employees.
- Deploy training methods consistent with company standard procedures.
- Provide opportunities for ongoing employee development.
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