National Engineers Clearinghouse

By providing a challenging and progressive working environment, CDM attracts the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and to grow. CDM's career opportunities span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, and the projects that our employees plan, design, build, and operate are as diverse as the needs of our clients. Coupled with our vision, CDM's core values -excellence, initiative, shared commitment, integrity, and teamwork-provide a valuable sense of pride and help us build a stronger enterprise for each future generation. CDM is always looking for talented employees who are recent college graduates or come to us with years of industry experience. We also have an established co-op and intern program for students who want to explore a career in our industry. All of our employees receive competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage, and are provided with numerous professional development opportunities. Join us! SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER: Bellevue, WA Requisition ID: 7871BR Job Description: As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM's mission by: Taking personal responsibility for safety in the working environment and promoting safety among your peers, subordinates, and supervisors Facilitating staff development by serving as a mentor and role model Providing training, support, guidance, and assistance in goal setting Acting as a mentor regarding safety to promote safety among your peers and subordinates Through lower level project managers, ensuring that projects are built on schedule and within budget Managing vendors and subcontractors Monitoring/controlling construction through administrative direction of on-site management and/or lower level project managers Investigating potentially serious situations and field-related engineering problems and implementing corrective measures Coordinating activities with other members of project team Establishing project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards Developing budgets and schedules Establishing staffing levels Overseeing the management of financial aspects of contracts Adhering to budget as work progresses Subcontracting negotiations Procuring equipment and materials Negotiating purchase orders Approving invoices and time sheets Possibly developing or overseeing the development of bid proposals, including labor, equipment, and materials Providing initial client contact to assess the scope of work and resources required to successfully complete projects Preparing complete estimates for projects and developing bid letters for prospective clients Developing/managing relationships with existing and prospective clients Initiating new project development opportunities Maintaining continual open communications with clients Representing the company in project meetings Performing additional duties as assigned Supervising project managers and site management staff, depending on the assigned project Job Requirements: Qualifications: (Minimum education, experience, license requirements) Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field. Minimum 15 years experience in construction or project management. Individual must hold or have the ability to obtain a General Contractors license. Professional Engineer License is a plus. Knowledge, Skill & Ability Requirements: Extensive knowledge of industry practices, processes, design, finance, and management. Significant business acumen. Thorough knowledge of company policies, procedures, and standards. Superior communication, organizational, supervisory and planning skills essential. Basic personal computer skills including Primavera, Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Outlook or similar software. Equipment Used: Personal computer. Apply online: www.cdm.com CDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please let CDM know that you saw this information in the NEC Positions Report!