Cost Engineer - Construction jobs in Johnstown, PA

The Property Manager is responsible for working directly with the Operations Team to manage the development of new Copart facilities across the Midwest, with a focus on cost, time, and scope. The Property Manager reports directly to the Program Manager.
*This position is for applicants with construction background or knowledge*
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensuring all projects are of the highest quality and meet completion time set.
• Managing relationships with Government/County/City agencies, Pre-Construction team, Internal Construction team and Contractors to ensure each responsible project happens on time, to plan, within scope and budget
• Status calls as necessary with Management to ensure they are aware of what is required to complete the project on time and what they need in terms of additional support
• Work closely with the county, city and government offices to ensure permitting, licensing and inspection requirements are met
• Communicate and resolve issues in a timely manner following all department SOP's
• Travel to existing and upcoming Copart Facilities will take place for training and construction purposes, to meet project completion dates.
• Must be able to travel at least 50% of time across the Midwest
• Project management -- develops project plans, coordinates projects, communicates changes and progress, completes projects on time, manages Contractors and Vendors activities on the jobsite.
• Interpersonal skills -- solves conflict, maintains confidentiality, listens and remains open to other's ideas and tries new things
• Oral/Written communication -- speaks and writes clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations, listens to ensure clarification if needed
• Team work -- gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit and environment, able to build morale and group commitments to accomplish goals and objectives, supports everyone's efforts to succeed
• Organized -- follows policies and procedures, completes administrative tasks correctly and on time, supports organizational goals and values
• Sound judgment -- displays a willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, supports and explains reasoning for decisions, includes appropriate people in decision-making process, makes timely decisions
• Planning -- prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, plans for additional resources, sets goals and objectives, develops realistic action plans
• Candidate(s) must have at least 3-5 years project management, light commercial, home building or property management experience.
• PC proficiency and MS Office Proficient.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities
• Knowledge of specific construction techniques, methods, and practices.
• The candidate must possess a positive, professional attitude, with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and teamwork.
• Must be able to travel at least 50% of time across the Midwest
• Previous experience Managing Building and Construction Contactors / Vendors
• Prior exposure to Permitting a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person