Project Manager - Advanced Manufacturing

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionABOUT US At Okland, we exist to create remarkable experiences — not just through the projects we deliver, but in the way we show up for our clients, partners, and each other every day. We believe that how we build is just as important as what we build, and our purpose is rooted in people. Whether it's a trusted partner we’ve worked with for decades or a new team member stepping onto their first jobsite, we approach every relationship with care, clarity, and commitment. We’re a commercial general contractor and construction management company with more than 1,200 team members and a track record of delivering some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the country — from semiconductor and healthcare facilities to professional sports venues and high-end hospitality. Founded in 1918 in Salt Lake City, we’ve grown steadily for over a century — now with offices in Utah, Arizona, and Idaho — and we’re entering one of the most exciting chapters in our company’s history. We’re building more than projects. We’re building careers, capabilities, and momentum for the future. And we’re looking for passionate, driven people who want to be part of it. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY As the Project Manager, you will own overall administration and technical direction to single or multiple projects, including advanced manufacturing projects.  You will act as a liaison with prime client contacts, establish project objectives and policies; and enforce company and project policies. You will monitors construction and financial activities to ensure that the project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. You’ll be trusted as a leader, mentoring Project Engineers and supporting Senior Project Managers and Project Superintendents.YOUR DAY-TO-DAY Project Leadership

• Lead construction activities, including scope routing, sequencing, and management.
• Ensure design review processes are completed prior to construction starts.
• Ensure trade partners understand full scope.
• Mentor Project Engineers and ensure good team health.

Problem-Solving

• Address and resolve constraints/roadblocks related to FA system-specific and global project issues.
• Facilitate design assistance, RFIs, and manage change events with consideration of added costs.
• Be innovative with resources and schedule to deliver scope safely, and with highest quality, within budget.

Supplier and Team Management

• Coordinate with Hookup Team and other stakeholders, ensuring smooth operations.
• Manage relationships with trades and ensure tasks are executed in a timely manner.
• Manage stress in a high-pressure environment, maintaining professionalism and focus.
• Demonstrate the ability to stay composed and make sound decisions under stress, benefiting both self and team.

 Quality Assurance

• Oversee QAQC procedures, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Manage submittals and ensure trades use up-to-date information.
• Advanced system installation literacy
• Demonstrate command and control of system installation plans, specifications, and manuals.
• Manage and updatesinstallation documents, ensuring all team members have access to the latest information.

Coordination and Communication

• Assist and document functional area meetings with the Module Team.
• Coordinate project-specific area activities, ensuring a strong field presence.
• Facilitate morning huddles and daily hook-up operation meetings.

Construction Management

• Takes full responsibility for managing the procurement process for materials. Assist in tracking Bill of Materials (BOM) and ensure timely deliveries.
• Support in removing constraints and roadblocks specific to system installation.

Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain daily updates and manage individual project schedules.
• Generate schedule reports and weekly reports for FA/EE Meetings.

Safety Management

• Support safety management efforts by ensuring daily safety observations are documented and reported.
  
   

YOU’RE READY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE  

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of related experience working on advanced manufacturing or commercial construction projects.
• Extensive knowledge of established construction and maintenance practices, procedures, and techniques as well as applicable local, state, and federal building codes. 
• Familiarity with a wide range of equipment and tools and proficiency in skilled construction, maintenance, and repair tasks. 
• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and cost control. 
• Strong communication skills; thorough and attentive to details; able to prioritize and multitask; proactive and deadline oriented. 
• Ability to read and understand work orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to interact effectively with customers, vendors, and employees at all levels of the organization. 
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, memos, blueprints, contract document specifications, construction drawings, and CPM schedules. 
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. 
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 
• Ability to reason complex situations and make appropriate decisions and recommendations. 
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Autodesk, Navisworks, MS Project). 
• Ability to maintain the utmost level of integrity in all relationships and situations. 
• Possess strong computer skills, Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, OST, and Prolog. 

 WHAT WE OFFER  

• Award winning culture – consistently recognized by Best Places to Work in Arizona, Utah, and Idaho
• Competitive pay –  weekly paychecks, salary, bonus incentives, 401(k) with employer match
• Holistic benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & Insurance; paid parental leave, financial literacy resources, and an Employee Assistant Program including legal and mental health support.
• Perks – tenure awards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel vouchers, and paid work anniversary sabbaticals.
• Award winning work – our projects are consistently honored with recognitions from AIA, ENR, AGC, and more. 

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and vision. The employee is also required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.EEO Statement:  Okland 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 basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their , , , or expression, , , creed, , citizenship status, , genetic information, physical or mental , military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, Okland also has a strong corporate commitment to .Visa and Sponsorship  Must be currently legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B Status, O -1, CPT, OT, etc.). Unless specifically stated in this job posting, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.