Senior Project Manager

Summary

The best person for the Senior Project Manager position is an independent problem-solver who likes change and innovation while controlling the big picture. This management role oversees all aspects of projects and management workflow from commencement to completion, exceeding customer expectations. The responsibilities include initiation, planning, execution, and monitoring of projects while being committed to safety, quality, punctuality, and staying within budget. The position functions as a business manager for the company and is a Department/Area Manager in training. This requires standing in for the Area Manager by providing supervision and support to all direct reports and communicate with internal/external related parties to deliver all scope requirements. The focus of this job is on achieving results that align with the organization and its strategic goals. Initiative, competitive drive, and the ability to stay focused on results despite changing conditions is the key to achieving the performance objectives of this job. Decision-making is focused on implementing practical, timely solutions. The job requires getting things done quickly and handling a variety of activities. Self-assurance and the confidence to purposely drive toward results, while constantly engaging the commitment of others, is essential. A leadership style that is firm and goal-oriented, motivating, provides training, and enthusiastically engages others is important.

Benefits

• 401(k) program with discretionary safe harbor (no contribution required)
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO
• 8 Paid holiday
• Collaborative and supportive culture

Responsibilities

• Read and fully understand all contract language, and implement it into project management practices
• Schedule and attend all necessary meetings to achieve the project goals
• Address and drive scope, budgets, schedules, and performance requirements
• Participate in customer partnership meetings
• Review construction drawings and specifications to accurately determine their impact on the scope, budget, and schedule of the project
• Manage customer-initiated change requests, enhance project design and construction quality
• Maintain project plans to scope, schedule, and budget change
• Project kickoff agendas
• Accurate and timely execution of projects assigned by the Area Manager
• Develop project plans that meet contractual requirements, satisfy the needs of the customer, and establish project objectives
• Knowledge of labor hours and materials needed to complete a job
• Participate in Area/Company decisions and strategic planning
• Provide supervision and assistance to all direct reports within their assigned project(s)
• Select a project team with the proper training, background, knowledge, and skills necessary to perform the work assigned
• Identification, disposition, and tracking of any quality issues and open items that must be resolved before project completion
• Identify, maintain, and track project files to provide objective evidence of compliance with contractual requirements and administrative needs
• Maximizing resource efficiency through procurement of labor, materials, and equipment
• Support for members of the project team
• After conferring with the management team, minimize project oversights and issues to ensure accurate WIP projections monthly
• Read, understand, and apply contractual requirements to the PM Contract Review process, and apply to the scope, schedule, and budget of work
• Optimize use of available funds and control the scope of work
• Contract modifications must be reviewed by Area Manager and Contracts department
• Conduct inspection activities and effectively resolve conflicts
• Develop Project Engineers into future Project Managers and Project Managers into Senior Project Managers
• Responsible for preparing and reviewing estimates for potential jobs, change orders, and cost estimates
• Working knowledge of B&D QA Program, Safety Plan, Change Order Process Controls, and Implementing Procedures
• Working knowledge of BIM and 3D Construction, Trimble layout, and the benefits of prefabrication
• General knowledge regarding positive and negative past performances, current work scopes, and future needs in its assigned area
• Effective management of personnel to make the area efficient and hold personnel accountable
• Prepare clear, concise, reports, correspondence, and other written materials
• Ability to handle difficult and sensitive situations using sound independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines
• Physical demands include long hours sitting, using a computer, standing, pulling/pushing, walking, lifting, and climbing
• The job requires intermediate computer proficiency and advanced critical thinking skills
• Other duties, activities, and responsibilities may vary and change as assigned

Education and Experience

• Project management certification
• Associates degree in project management
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering
• State journeyman license may substitute for the degree
• Relevant work experience may substitute for the degree or certificate
• Requiring a minimum of seven years in the trades and three years with B&D
• OSHA 10 certification preferred

Work Authorization

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, O-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.