Senior Project Manager

Cerris Builders Project ManagerWork hard. Have fun! At Cerris Builders, we believe in delivering quality craftsmanship while having fun along the way. Our group of construction companies prides itself on our almost 100-year history, our employee ownership structure, and our competitive pay and benefits. From the moment you start working with us, we've got your growth in mind. We believe Cerris isn't just a great place to start your career – it's a great place to watch it advance for years to come. Come build the extraordinary with us.Overall responsibility for management of multiple and/or larger/more complex projects. Manages a staff, contract documents, subcontractor performance, vendor compliance, budgets, costs, safety, profitability, and statutory and legal compliance. Maintains constructive relationships and communicate with clients, vendors, subcontractors, inspectors, community officials and company staff.Directs project staff on multiple projects simultaneously to ensure projects are completed per contract documents and schedule. Coordinates and communicates with owners, vendors, crews, subcontractors, architects, and suppliers to facilitate timely project completion. Has accountability for all project management documentation across multiple projects that may include schedules, material purchases, cost management, progress charts, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, jobsite controls, tracking reports, etc. Negotiates procurement of all scopes of work and draft subcontract and purchase order agreements. Manages and directs subcontractor activities alongside Project Managers and Superintendents across multiple projects to ensure expectations of contract documents are met. Responsible for the establishment and coordination of overall project schedule on multiple projects alongside Superintendent. Accountable for cost control measures and project labor forecasts, material, subcontractors, and equipment. Prepares, manages, and negotiates both subcontractor and owner change orders, as well as review those prepared by other Project Managers. Organizes, participates, and leads various project meetings. Assists project team in providing a safe work environment, as well as complying with all statutory and regulatory requirements. Performs detailed financial review and analysis of project budgets, and prepares monthly projections as a part of project review and business planning processes, as well as review details/analyses of budgets/projections prepared by other Project Managers. Conducts pre-construction reviews including design, estimate review and contract documents. Develops purchasing strategies and schedules. Visits project sites to monitor progress, maintain relationships, and verify quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. Maintains client relationships and assists in development of new business. Exercises initiative or, as directed, performs additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.In addition to the above responsibilities, this position will be responsible for the following: Mentors, trains, and develops both Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers. Participates in the identification of, interviewing, and selection of new team members throughout the recruitment and hiring process.Ability to engage and drive projects from preconstruction through completion. Actively leads, collaborates with, and functions well within a team-oriented environment. Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents. Proficient in general construction practices and principles. Proficient in accounting principles as it relates to construction. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in project management, accounting, and scheduling software. Experience with supervising or managing direct reports is required. Experience in preparing and presenting presentations related to overall construction progress preferred. Ability to travel to various jobsites to meet project demands preferred.A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college/university or equivalent experience. 10+ years or more of related work experience preferred. Will have supervisory responsibilities.Physical demands for this position are moderate. Typically the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be walking, standing, bending or carrying of items (25-50 pounds) such as plan documents, papers, books, parts, etc. There may be times of physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, climbing or similar activities. The work may require specific but common physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity. Requires a good ability to see, hear, and speak. Standard project site environment may include machinery, parts and chemicals; may require protective gear. Cerris and its subsidiary companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer-EEO/AA/M/F/D/V/VEVRAA