OLYMPIAN PRECAST INC.
19150 UNION HILL ROAD
REDMOND, WA 98053
www. ol yprec ast.c om
TEL: (425) 868-1922
FAX: (425) 868-1400
P.O. BOX 539
REDMOND, WA 98073
Organization:
Olympian Precast, Inc.
Position Title:
Project Manager/Engineer
Contact:
Judy Jewell, President
Olympian Precast, Inc.
19160 N.E. Union Hill Road
425 868-1922
judyj@olyprecast.com
Location:
Redmond, Washington 98053
Reports To:
Vice President of Operations
Direct Reports:
None
Organization
Description:
Olympian Precast, Inc., established in 1987, manufactures
architectural precast concrete (APC), cast stone, and glass fiber
reinforced concrete (GFRC). The company specializes in the
manufacture of architectural precast concrete wall panels, both plain
and insulated, cast stone trim for masonry applications and GFRC
panels and shapes where light weight units are desired. The company
supplies these materials for commercial, industrial and governmental
projects in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.
THE PEOPLE: Olympian’s management and production team totals
over 300 person years of industry experience. The company is the
go-to source of information about precast concrete products in the
Pacific Northwest. Olympian is privately owned and plans to continue
in operation as it transfers ownership to the next generation. The
production employees are members of the Molders Union. There are
currently approximately 25 total employees.
THE FACILITIES: Olympian Precast owns and occupies 8 acres of
land in Redmond, Washington. Manufacturing is in a fully enclosed,
climate controlled building. In-house facilities provide forms,
miscellaneous iron, conventional and pre-stressed reinforcing
assemblies. The concrete batch plants can handle over ten colors of
aggregate.
FINANCES: The Company has been profitable for 22 of the 24 years
in business, and has revenues generally in the range of $3M to $6M
per year.
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND INDUSTRY PARTCIPATION:
The company’s quality assurance and quality control methods are
certified by the Architectural Precast Association (APA), of which
Olympian Precast is an active member, National Precast Concrete
Association (NPCA), the Washington State Department of
Transportation (WSDOT) , the City of Seattle DPD. OPI owns its
own on-site concrete testing laboratory, approved by the above
agencies. Company personnel hold individual memberships in the
American Concrete Institute (ACI), Associated Builders and
Contractors (ABC), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI),
National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), and other
local and regional industry and business organizations.
Position Purpose &
Responsibilities:
Engineering:
Work with internal detailing staff and outside consulting engineers to
develop and communicate schemes for precast components
Estimating:
This position is one of three positions with responsibility for preparing
accurate and timely take-offs and bids based on an analysis of the
company’s cost history, current market conditions and the complexity
of each job. The individual in this position will initially review all
estimates with Vice President of Operations. Follow up on projects
bid.
Project Management:
The position has responsibility for all coordination, negotiation,
submittals, billing and payment on specifically assigned jobs. These
will include:
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Review and negotiation of contracts.
Set payment expectations, administer contracts, insurance,
offsite-UCC, prevailing wages etc. in a manner that avoids
obstacles to prompt payment.
Review contract documents and bid acceptance to help alert
drafting of special considerations i.e. galvanized reinforcing or
miscellaneous iron, waterproofing, mockups etc.
Coordinate all communications between customers and
Olympian Precast with respect to submittals, job meetings, site
visits, schedules, deliveries and resolution of any problems
through to final payment receipt.
Prepare monthly progress billings.
Request appropriate assistance on payment collection when
required.
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Search Criteria:
MUSTS:
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Behavioral
Characteristics:
3 +years demonstrably successful previous experience at
estimating, take offs, bid preparation and project management
in the construction industry or similar.
Prior experience successfully selling to and negotiating with
customers, vendors and subs in the construction industry.
A degree in Engineering or related technical education.
Strong verbal communications skills, active listening skills and
the ability to negotiate to win/win solutions.
Computer experience with spreadsheets and word-processing
for documentation and customer interface.
Familiarity with architectural and structural drawings.
Well developed ability in spatial reasoning and visualization.
To succeed in this position over time, the person in this job should
exhibit the following traits:
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Initial
Expectations:
Conduct a short review of each completed job using job cost
analysis to determine ultimate profitability.
Sense of urgency without allowing things to become a crisis
An organized, detail-oriented, creative problem solver
Forthright, honest and ethical
Openness to new ways of doing business
Self confident enough to push their ideas when they feel it’s the
best solution for the parties involved.
Ability to work as part of a team.
First 6-months:
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Gain a complete understanding of OPI processes, procedures
and products. We use Lean Manufacturing techniques.
Demonstrate an ability to perform rapid and accurate estimates
of small to medium size jobs.
Be capable of managing small to medium size projects while
keeping billings up to date, customers informed and the
production crew satisfied with the level of cooperation.
12 Months to 2 years:
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Able to manage and complete jobs of all sizes and complexity,
propose necessary changes when needed and develop
solutions which will increase volume and profitability.
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Compensation:
Be the go-to person for engineering issues and coordination
The package includes a competitive base salary, bonus based on
profits, and comprehensive benefit package.