Construction Project Support Services - Sr. Project Manager

Construction Project Support Services - Sr. Project Manager J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high‑stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear‑cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager who will manage multiple clients/projects through the design and construction processes on behalf of our Owner clients. This includes project due diligence, scope development, design and construction services solicitation, constructability reviews, scheduling, estimating, project monitoring, etc. The Senior Project Manager receives direction from and reports to the Vice President within the J.S. Held Owner’s Representation practice within the Construction Advisory Division. The Senior Project Manager will report through the Indianapolis office of J.S. Held and will be required in the office at a regular cadence to be negotiated. The Senior Project Manager may be on site for projects up to 40 hours a week. Projects are primarily in central and northern Indiana including but not limited to the regions of Indianapolis, Lafayette, Kokomo, South Bend, and northwest Indiana (Michigan City, Hammond, Gary, Valleparaiso, etc.). The hybrid balance is negotiable based on the Senior Project Manager’s residence. Job Responsibilities Oversee the Project team on all aspects of a project from conception to completion. Conceptual Design Schematic Design Design Development Construction Documents Procurement Preconstruction Construction Closeout Manage client budget to prevent cost overruns and provide cost‑saving solutions. Schedule analysis – prevent schedule delays where possible and provide opportunities to improve key target dates. Evaluate contracts – be knowledgeable of AIA standards and documents. Participate in client management activities such as regular communication and problem resolution, agreeing on strategy, goals and timelines while keeping the appropriate team members engaged. Develop as a leader and begin to manage consultants and their work product. Mentor consultants at JSH as they assist on the various projects they have been assigned. Travel locally and throughout the US. Performance Expectations Utilization of 1,720 hrs allocated to billable client work, unless adjusted by your supervisor. Establish a professional network. Work independently with clients. Work collaboratively with internal team members. Draft work product independently. Required Qualifications Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with accumulated technical experience or 3‑7 years of equivalent experience in related fields such as design, facility planning and other construction‑management related fields. In‑depth knowledge of: Project delivery types, Pre‑construction, Design process, Contracts – AIA, AGC, etc., Legal aspects of maintaining projects, Documentation requirements, Project Cost Accounting and control, Close‑out requirements, Estimating process (pre‑construction to forensic), Project budget management, Change order process, Scheduling techniques, Labor applications. This position is an in‑office position. You will be required to go into our Indianapolis office 5 days a week. Software Requirements Microsoft Office D365 (training provided by J.S. Held) ADVANCED SOFTWARE: (preferred but not required) Estimating Software (Blue Beam/Xactimate, Cost X) Project Management Software (Pro‑Core/ SAGE/ ProLog) Preferred Attributes Communication: Effectively communicates at all organizational levels; helps others succeed by consistently providing constructive feedback; maintains confidentiality of clients and the firm. Market Awareness: Clear understanding of the construction market; awareness of client needs and how JSH can fulfill them. Project Focus: Sees things through to completion, deals effectively with obstacles, adapts flexibly; completes work within timeframes; uses non‑billable time effectively. Professionalism: Positive attitude motivating team members and clients; pride, enthusiasm, optimism; deeply dedicated to work with clients and colleagues; self‑motivated and willing to take on new challenges; proactive skill development. Leadership Skills: Utilizes innate talents and leverages team strengths to accomplish the mission; treats others with respect and recognizes their value. Self‑Starter: Operates with minimal oversight while communicating appropriately upstream and downstream. Physical and Mental Job Qualifications Must be able to lift multiple 25‑pound packages twice a day for 2–3 hours. Must be able to complete mathematical computations 80 % of the working day. Must be able to be on call or work weekends or nights. Benefits Flexible Time Off (Unlimited) Flexible work environment allowing remote work when needed. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. 401(k) Match. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $80k – $120k. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc. Other Duties Note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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