Project Manager Application

Our team of Project Managers, Project Engineers and Project Superintendents currently construct ~$60-80M worth of work each year. They are highly experienced, highly skilled, and highly relational, contributing to our great reputation and success in the industry.

Construction is a very challenging, high-paced occupation that requires organization, great communication, and the ability to solve complex problems. Project Managers are responsible for the success of every project, which involves dealing with people, money, and deadlines. So, it can be a very high stress position.

The culture of RPD is unique. We are a team of highly capable, hard working people who understand and appreciate the value of the people we employ. Our highest priority is to provide opportunities for our employees to learn, grow and become more valuable.

We are willing and eager to train anyone who will be a good fit for this position. But we want to make sure that the rigors of the position are understood.

If you believe that you posses the unique blend of attributes for which we are looking and are still interested in the job opportunity, then we invite you to take a few minutes to complete this application to the best of your ability. We thank you for interest in RPD and for your time.

What is your interest in this position?*

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Name*

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Email*

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Primary Area of Study

What was your Major?

Secondary Area of Study

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Degree or Certification

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Ideal Career Interest

What would you do if you could do anything?

Construction Experience

Please describe your construction experience, if any.

Project Management Experience

Please describe any previous project management experience.

Please take the time to carefully consider each of the following job description elements and provide a brief explanation for why you are qualified, how your skill set aligns with the element, or why you are eager to learn about it:

Customer/client satisfaction.

Risk mitigation.

Project administration.

Problem solving.

Financial profitability.

Empowering and supporting coworkers/subordinates.

Demonstrating proficiency with technology and software, including MS Office Suite of tools.

Exposure to scheduling and/or estimating software.

Demonstration of mathematical proficiency.

Good personal/inter-personal/communication skills.

Organized and thorough.

Great work ethic; flexible mindset.

Dependable/reliable and self-motivated, eager to learn.

Good attitude, even-tempered, works well in teams, easy to get along with.

If you don't have much applicable experience for this role, please write a brief description of why your education, skills, work history and personal attributes would make you a good fit for RPD and the role of Project Manager.

Should you become a successful candidate for this role, are you willing to participate in a thorough personality assessment that will evaluate your expected potential for the role?

Please consider the following questions which may or may not relate specifically to this role. We want to gain some insight into your general mindset.

Do company core values matter? Explain why or why not?

Do your best to explain the importance of each of the following in business: People vs. Project Outcomes.

What do you enjoy more: the process, or the end result? Why?

What do you value most: money/compensation, opportunity for growth/advancement, or a flexible work schedule?

Tell us your perspective on work ethic and work/life balance.

Think of a situation where the circumstances were not good or going your way. How did you handle the situation? What was the outcome?

Think of a situation where you experienced conflict with another person. How did you handle the situation? What was the outcome?

Think of a situation where you had to solve a complex problem. Briefly describe the problem, the process, and the solution.

Please consider the following personal questions. We want to get to know you a little better.

What was your favorite subject to study during your educational career?

What extra-curricular activities have you participated in?

Sports, music, acting, etc.

What is something you've done that you're proud of or for which you have been recognized?

In what capacity have you ever served other people or the community at large?

What values, behaviors, or beliefs are important to you?

What is your favorite movie?

What is your favorite book?

What do you do for fun?

Who is someone that you look up to and why?

In an ideal world, what would the next 5 years look like for you?

Anything else you'd like us to know about you?

Attachments

Resume, Cover Letter, etc.

Thank you very much for your interest in RPD and the Project Estimator position. We appreciate you taking the time to complete this application. Upon completion of the application period, we will get back to you. The next step in the process will be an in-person interview at our main office in Puyallup, WA (or online if necessary).