Project Manager_ High Tech

Position Description

GCON is looking for a Project Manager with a highlighted focus on high tech special projects, including facility renovations and tool installations ranging up to $10M for our confidential client. You will have experience in managing all phases of a construction project, with expertise in creating a seamless client experience through diligent communication and innovative project delivery. You will lead specialized teams, managing schedules and resources, ensuring all projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

The GCON Way

GCON Inc. is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ and has a national reach, with permanent teams in Hillsboro, OR, Rio Rancho, NM, and Santa Clara, CA. We specialize in a wide range of project types, facilitated by highly specialized builders. GCON builds its advanced teams through robust career development training programs, a leadership development (LEADERS) program, and a diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging culture aligned with our value of Stewardship.

GCON’s Core Values of Unconventional Thinking, Value Delivery, Set a New Standard, Continuous Improvement, and Stewardship bring GCON team members together to inspire opportunities and promote new ideas. Our people centered ethos is evidenced through our strong Safety culture recognized for 2 consecutive years with the Highwire Platinum designation, as well as our employee recognition program, GCON’s Greatest, which promotes daily teamwork and camaraderie that are central to a meaningful career.

Responsibilities

• Effectively simultaneously manage multiple high tech special projects, including facility renovations, remodel, tool installations ranging up $10M.
• Oversee and manage contract staff (1099's & consultants).
• Review and understand conceptual / schematic scope narratives, specifications, and drawings to provide appropriate and effective constructability input to influence the design.
• Ensure timely and effective project closeout, adhering to GCON’s standards for closeout processes.
• Maintain full engagement with trade partners, Architect/Engineer (A/E) team and client through actions of accountability and collaborations and establish project vision and sharing lessons learned.
• Demonstrate advanced financial capabilities; able to budget, forecast, monitor, course correct, and advise on financial performance.
• Oversee cadence of Last Planner System (LPS) and continuous improvement activities between staff and trade partner workforce.
• Coach and mentor project team(s) on implementing a comprehensive Quality Control (QC) Plan.
• Oversee completion of Project Execution Plan and Risk Matrix.
• Identify exposures and negotiate cost overruns with client to mitigate margin fade and maximize company profitability. Develop action plan to identify and mitigate risks, while implement earning enhancement opportunities.
• Evaluate leading and lagging safety indicators and implement corrective actions.
• Institute safety in all aspects of construction processes.
• Share safety lessons learned throughout business unit.
• Influence others on EH&S programs to improve culture and daily business practices.
• Facilitate and document GSTEPS with owner and key project stakeholders.
• Exemplify GCON values of stewardship in the community by engaging in industry and community organizations that foster collaboration and community support.
  
  

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in high tech building, specifically MEP scope, construction project management.
• Thorough knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing and engineering principles and techniques.
• Proficient with MS Project.
• Proficient with Procore and/or CMIC.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling or stretching.
• Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is combination of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Legs: Must be able to climb stairs.
• Hands/Arms: Constant use of hands/fingers for mouse/keyboard/computer use
• Vision: Visual acuity in near, mid, and far range. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand/eye coordination.
• Hearing: Sufficient to hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone and radio; sufficient to hear alarms on equipment.
• Speech: Sufficient to make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone and radio.
• Lift/Carry: Up to 40lbs.
• Bending/Twisting: Minimal.
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Minimal.
• May require travel.
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
  
  

GCON is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, GCON also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.

Notice to all Employment, Staffing & Recruiting Agencies and Recruiters: We please ask that you do not directly email, call or visit our hiring managers. GCON does not accept unsolicited resumes and should any be received from a third party they will not be considered, unless a signed agreement is in place. If you would like to discuss becoming a preferred staffing vendor to GCON please contact our recruitment team who will advise you on the process.