Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

WCI's Senior Project Manager is a leadership position and must demonstrate a mastery of the cradle-to-grave aspects of the entire life cycle of a commercial and/or institutional design/build project. The position includes an excellent understanding of process management and the ability and agility to perform work that is contracted through a variety of delivery methods. The Senior Project Manager accomplishes work primarily by means of subcontractors; however, he/she has the capability of managing self-performed construction activities that benefit the project.

Essential Functions of Senior Project Manager Position

Expert working knowledge of civil, architectural, mechanical or electrical discipline and a strong understanding of the other disciplines. Strong analytical skills and the ability to effectively use a variety of estimating, scheduling and reporting software tools. The ability to effectively communicate with management, subcontractors, customers and peer group and act as a problem solver at all levels within the organization. Ability to travel to different jobsites within a designated geographical area.

Senior Project Manager Responsibilities

Manage the construction workflow process starting in the project origination phase, to include estimating, negotiation, contracting, buyout, construction administration, financial management and closeout.

Meet with Owners and Design Professionals to determine project requirements, manage client satisfaction, and take immediate action to respond to problems and concerns.

Acquire and manage all building permits and other regulatory prerequisites.

Visit project work sites, clarify scope of work, and prepare cost estimates and proposals.

Evaluate projects for constructability and value-engineer cost savings.

Establish, monitor, communicate and maintain project schedules utilizing contemporary scheduling software.

Develop and implement strategies to self-perform and to outsource the various aspects of a project to achieve the projects objectives of price, schedule and quality.

Negotiate contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders to assure that all project goals are being addressed.

Proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions.

Take a lead role in conducting and documenting project progress meetings.

Determine and implement the appropriate level of project control (i.e.: submittal logs, change order logs, etc.).

Manage project costs to ensure budgets are maintained. Document and manage changes in the work to ensure the interests of all stakeholders in the project are reasonably met.

Create and follow up on monthly requisitions to the Owner and maintain a regular dialogue with the project(s) vendors to ensure all financial matters are kept within contract terms.

Ensure that all aspects of the project are compliant with all contract terms and legal requirements that govern the project and the community in which the project and the community in which the project takes place.

Administer client-specific programs, such as CQC, Safety, Environmental Stewardship, etc.

Provide timely and cordial interaction with supporting work groups, such as Accounting & HR etc.

Document substantial completion: manage the project closeout process to ensure timely completion.

Take a lead role in providing training, mentoring and coaching to assist and develop other members of the project team.

Participate in industry networking functions and take a leadership role whenever possible.

Act as mentor and resource to encourage staff to seek out learning opportunities and professional development.

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. degree in Engineering or Construction Management with a minimum of 10 years of experience with a commercial and/or industrial general contractor or 20+ years of directly related experience with no degree.

A minimum of 5 - 7 years of experience in government contracting is preferred

Experience estimating and managing self-performed work activities and subcontracted work.

An expert working knowledge of construction means, and methods associated with the renovation of commercial and institutional buildings and site work related tasks.

High level of proficiency with spreadsheets, email and other software used in the construction industry.

Current safety credentials to include OSHA 30, First Aid and CPR

Current CQC certification issued by USACE / NAVFAC as required by project

US Citizenship required for most positions.

A grace period of up to six months may be allowed to obtain stated credentials.