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PROJECT MANAGER OPPORTUNITY
Company Overview:
Watts Construction, a proudly locally owned and operated commercial construction management company, is celebrating its 55th year of excellence! For nearly 40 years, we have called sunny St. George, Utah our home, deeply rooting ourselves in one of the fastest-growing communities in the nation. Our thriving area offers great opportunities for construction, along with a friendly and welcoming community that boasts endless outdoor adventures and recreation.
At Watts Construction, we recognize the importance of hiring exceptional people. If you are a professional who loves construction as much as we do, your future is bright at Watts. Our culture emphasizes reward, collaboration, support, and responsibility. We strive to attract, engage, and hire for the long term as we enter the third generation of our family business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Professionally manage commercial construction projects from negotiation, bid, and procurement to closeout.
- Support the superintendent and foster accountability.
- Build and maintain morale among all project team members.
- Manage subcontractors from buyout to punch out.
- Ensure safety, scheduling, and quality control on the job site.
- Provide technical construction direction to teams.
- Manage all risk exposures to the projects.
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with all project stakeholders to benefit both the industry and Watts Construction.
- Actively build and maintain strong relationships with owners, subcontractors, designers, consultants, and the public.
- Guide and assist the design team as required.
- Maintain, track, and document project records in Procore.
- Execute timely, creative, and accurate project financial management with stringent cost control.
Qualifications:
- Professional, self-starting leader with a productive and energetic approach.
- Minimum of 3 years overseeing commercial construction and managing subcontractors.
- Experience administering projects across various construction delivery methods.
- Proficient in record-keeping, problem-solving, safety, quality control, and scheduling.
- Strong time management skills.
- Competent computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Preferred but not mandatory: Higher education, additional certifications, leadership experience, community involvement, and clear personal and professional aspirations.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and bonus (DOE)
- Health plan with HSA component
- Retirement plans (401k, profit sharing, and defined benefit)
- 15 days paid time off
- 10 Holiday's pay
- Company truck
- Industry-specific employee development/training
- Employee clothing
- Anniversary recognition and rewards
