Senior Project Manager

With more than 100 years of steady growth, UMC is proud to offer an environment where continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation are part of everyday work. We empower team members through hands-on experience, supportive training, advanced technology, and creative problem-solving. Our people are knowledgeable, trusted, and committed to doing what's right-for our clients, our teams, and our communities.

We recognize that our people are the foundation of our success. At UMC, we are intentional about fostering a culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and supported. We bring together talented individuals from across the region to form high-performing teams in design, engineering, project management, and business services.

Let UMC be the next step in your career-where your well-being, work-life balance, and growth matter.

Application Process:

UMC uses an electronic application process for open positions. Required documents may include a resume, cover letter, references, and work authorization confirmation. Online assessments may be included as part of the candidate evaluation process.

Benefits Summary:

UMC offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid life and disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) beginning at 120 hours annually for full-time employees
• Seven paid holidays plus one floating holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development support and tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral program
• Wellness program and employee events

Paid Time Off:

Eligible employees begin accruing PTO on their date of hire. PTO combines vacation and sick leave, starting at 15 days per year for full-time employees. UMC also follows Washington State Sick Leave guidelines, providing one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.

Starting Salary Range: $144,000 - $166,000; depending on experience

Location: Gresham, OR

Classification: Exempt

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. - Sponsorship not available

Position Overview:

Develop and manage mechanical construction projects through effective communication, client relations, negotiation, scheduling, tracking, document control, subcontracts, and forecasting of costs and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop new business for the Company in line with the Company's strategy and long-term goals.
2. Develop and maintain client relationships.
3. Project planning identifying resources and budgetary needs.
4. Develop conceptual estimates at an early stage in the project.
5. Consult with clients on the design of their facility - facilitate the design process throughout preconstruction, resulting in a budget-based design that meets the client's needs.
6. Accurately maintain and update the budget throughout preconstruction.
7. Ability to estimate jobs or coordinate the estimating process with others.
8. Communicate and turn over complete, detailed estimates to the construction team.
9. Perform construction feasibility studies on third-party designs.
10. Coordinate with vendors and suppliers.
11. Prepare project budgets.
12. Estimate, negotiate, and process change orders as well as incorporate into project financial software.
13. Track, forecast, and report labor hours and material costs through project financial software.
14. Buyout major equipment and subcontracts.
15. Expedite and track deliveries of major equipment/materials.
16. Maintain working knowledge of general conditions, work scope, and specifications of project contract/subcontract.
17. Maintain and control documents in compliance with UMC Standards as well as contractual compliance.
18. Supervise Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Coordinators including monthly and annual coaching.
19. Host weekly project meetings with the team (primary office and field stakeholders).
20. Collaborate with field labor supervision to plan, organize and schedule project work including preparation of subcontract/contract integrated project schedule.
21. Review contract drawings, detail drawings, and specifications.
22. Prepare fabrication shop work package including detail drawing review, material take off and buyout, and man-hour fabrication budget.
23. Effective communication with UMC engineering staff to ensure complete designs that convey clear scope and scope within project established budget.
24. Effective communication and collaboration with UMC Manufacturing (VCS and fabrication) to maintain a collaborative and supportive team approach.
25. Attend VCS and model coordination meetings.
26. Provide proactive, clear, and timely communication with team members.
27. Manage deadlines and push team to ensure timeliness of deliverables.
28. Ensure full compliance with UMC Safety Program on the jobsites.
29. Be professional and uphold UMC Core Values.
30. Regular attendance and promptness are considered part of each employee's essential job functions.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to accurately estimate mechanical work.
• Ability to lead and foster a positive working environment.
• Ability to understand and communicate basic mechanical concepts.
• Advanced organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail - errors & mistakes can result in significant financial losses.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong work ethic - results driven.
• Ability to multi-task job responsibilities.
• Advanced computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Project, MS Outlook, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, One Drive, MS Teams, SharePoint, BIM360, Viewpoint Team, Viewpoint Vista, Teams, One Note, Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Supervise Project Managers, Project Engineers, and General Superintendents.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• A minimum of ten years' experience as a mechanical project manager.
• Construction Management or Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering degree desired.

Required Licensing and Other Certifications:

• Maintain a valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record.

Affirmative Action:

UMC is committed to a culture of inclusion and connectedness. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents who we are as a company and what we believe in. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

EEO Policy:

UMC's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, presence of physical, sensory or mental disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy is not tolerated. UMC is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. Affirmative action plans are developed annually to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company's obligations as a contractor to the United States government.