The Weitz Company is hiring a Project Manager II to be located on projects in the Phoenix, AZ area with the Southwest team.

The Project Manager II is responsible for profitably managing multiple medium sized projects or a single large sized project, with minimal oversight. This role will collaborate closely with the Project Superintendent and manage all administrative and field construction activities related to the assigned project(s). The Project Manager typically reports to the Senior Project Manager or Project Executive.

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You’ll Do: Understand contract terms and obligations to ensure work in progress is within scope

Accept overall responsibility of risk management and mitigation for assigned project(s)

Collaborate with project team to implement and execute project goals, build high morale and implement quality programs and initiatives

Coordinate with project team to create and manage the project schedule, identify and address long lead items, update and amend project plan as needed

Confirm contracts, insurances, bonds and change orders are intact prior to scope execution

Complete project safety plan and ensure site compliance

Oversee construction documents, drawings, requests for information (RFI) and submittals

Oversee and review inspections, compliance audits and the non-conformance log

Ensure project team is tracking material and equipment delivery status, notifying project team of any schedule or cost impacts and tracking requests for change

Assist with preconstruction efforts (i.e. create preliminary schedule, determine bid strategy and solicitation, detect potential constructability issues, ensure seamless transition to operations); manage buyout process

Create, negotiate and manage scopes of work to be included in subcontracts and/or purchase order agreements

Approve subcontractor and vendor pay applications, within delegated authority

Complete monthly project status reports (MPSR), owner billings and financial risk assessments

Ensure subcontract agreements and amendments are executed

Manage subcontractor requests for change; solicitate pricing and execute change orders, within delegated authority

Manage the discharge process for subcontractor and owner claims

Participate in marketing and business development initiatives, including leading project proposals and presentations

Foster and maintain working relationships with all personnel involved in the construction process; initiate third party relationships when opportunities arise

Create, oversee and monitor virtual design plan to assist with project coordination

Operate project software and implement Lean Last Planner

Lead regular project meetings

Manage closeout information, punch list items, as-built drawings and warranty process

Manage dispute resolution among subcontractors, vendors, architects and owners, within delegated authority

Review project plan with project team; coordinate and communicate scopes of work

Identify and initiate value engineering and scope reduction opportunities

Mentor and create development goals for team members, including delegation of tasks/responsibilities for development and recommending disciplinary action when necessary What We’re Looking For: Experience: A minimum of seven years of project construction management experience is required LEAN principles experience and ability to apply principles is desirable Experience in a fast-paced environment Proven history of leading others successfully and to teach, develop and mentor others Commercial, Aviation, Industrial or Mission Critical experience is strongly preferred

Skills: Excellent leadership skills with a desire to mentor, coach, and develop a team Excellent verbal and written communication Ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines Detail-oriented and highly organized Strong negotiation skills Business acumen and relationship-building skills

Technology: Candidate should have experience with Microsoft Office Suite and have the ability to learn specific software Solid systems experience with Procore, Bluebeam, scheduling software, and JDE is preferred Training will be provided on company standards What We Offer: Competitive Pay

Rewarding Bonus Program

Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings

Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off Provisions

401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Fully Paid Parental Leave

Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance

Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards