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About Paws Up Montana:

Paws Up Montana, America’s premier luxury ranch resort, is more than a workplace—it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary.

Position:

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for the hands-on coordination and execution of construction projects at Paws Up Montana. This role operates as a hybrid between a Project Manager and Superintendent, with a primary focus on schedule integrity, cost discipline, and field-level issue resolution. This role works closely with the general contractor, Director of Special Projects, and internal stakeholders as well as managing subcontractors and vendors.

What We Offer:

- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401K with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off – 9 Floating Holidays and 15 Personal Days
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
- Life Insurance, Long Term, and Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (5 free counseling sessions)
- Referral Bonus Program (Get paid $250 to recruit)
- Carpool Reimbursement ($5-$20/Day)
- Employee Discounts on Merchandise (30% on select items in our retail store)
- Employee Lunch Provided

Primary Responsibilities:

- Manage development of plans in accordance with Missoula County, architect, engineers, and other professionals.
- Gather, analyze, and compare subcontractor bids; identify scope gaps and execution risks.
- Manage project budgets, including monitoring actual costs against forecasts, identifying variances early, managing allowances and minor cost adjustments within approved thresholds, and proactively communicating budget risks.
- Review, challenge, and synthesize cost inputs, including subcontractor bids, change requests, and sequencing impacts, and present clear cost tradeoffs and recommendations to internal stakeholders, escalating only material budget impacts.
- Drive daily and weekly schedule adherence in coordination with the general contractor and subcontractors and anticipate project needs and resources.
- Hold subcontractors and vendors accountable for performance commitments and quality control.
- Inspect work in progress to ensure that work conforms to specifications and that construction schedules are adhered to.
- Identify schedule and cost risks early and present practical solutions.
- Track permitting and inspection requirements and ensure documentation readiness.
- Manage hand off of completed projects to internal stakeholders.
- Communicate regularly and effectively with Director of Special Projects and internal stakeholders.
- Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established Resort policies, procedures, and standards of service to achieve the overall objectives of this position.
- Perform work in a safe and high-quality manner.
- Prepare detailed weekly and monthly reports as required.
- Nothing in this job description restricts Management’s right to assign or reassign duties, work hours and/or responsibilities for this job at any time.
- Demonstrate professional skill, high standards, sound judgment and professionalism.
- Promote communication to enhance working relationships and work product by creating a collaborative relationship with multiple Paws Up services.
- Create a positive work environment and ensuring teamwork within the project organization, utilizing the resources needed to drive quality and value to Paws Up Montana. Strong emphasis on team building and motivation.
- Transfer knowledge to others and support a continuous learning environment.
- Authentic leadership, ability to lead by example—to build and motivate a strong team.
- Sensitivity and respect for Montana culture and the environment we live and work in.

Looking for team members with:

- Minimum of High school diploma, GED or vocational training or job-related coursework
- Minimum of 4 years of project management experience of residential and commercial building projects
- 3+ years’ experience supervising construction projects
- Reads and understanding blueprints/drawing at an advanced level
- Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite of tools, specifically strong MS Project & Excel skills
- Strong organizational and attention to detail skills, with the ability to pivot from one task to another
- Valid driver's license, ability to meet company driving requirements

If you are passionate about construction and ready to take on a new challenge at a prestigious resort, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our dynamic team at Paws Up Montana!

Paws Up Montana provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.