Senior Project Manager - Construction (NYC Experience)

Job Description

Job Description

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER – CONSTRUCTION - NYC Experience

Synergi Team One Pager

Reports To

Project Executive 

 

Manages

Project Manager(s), Assistant Project Manager(s), and Project Coordinator(s) as needed

Summary/Objective

 

The Senior Project Manager plans, executes, and manages the internal and external teams on the project, with final responsibility and authority to make decision according to the schedule while keeping within budget and upholding the company’s quality reputation and client satisfaction for repeat customers. Typically they manage 2-5 projects at one time at varying phases of construction (i.e. design, fabrication, installation, closeout), ranging from to $1-20 million.

 

Primary Responsibilities/Functions

1. Coordinate the day-to-day activities of projects.
2. Dealing with sub-contractors, other team members, clients, owners, and suppliers.
3. Plan each project deliverables and identify possible pit-falls.
4. Work to minimize the risk to Synergi and the client.
5. Create and update detailed project schedule for each individual project.
6. Prepare SOV/Billing Schedule for client and accounting department.
7. Manage fast-track mockups drafting/fab/installation as required by contract.
8. Schedule & chair production/installation planning meeting.
9. Follow up with Drafting Firm to monitor progress.
10. Prepare and issue project package to installation supervisor/sub-contractor installer.
11. Prepare and issue drawings/quantities for initial lead time and pricing of sub-contracted manufacturing as directed from production/installation planning meeting.
12. Follow up with Engineering Firm to monitor progress.
13. Review and track project item costing as per project budget.
14. Schedule and prepare meeting with client/architect for submittal comments review.
15. Work with engineer to obtain stamped submittal drawings.
16. Work with draftsman to ensure design intent/budget/installation purpose/constructability is taken into account.
17. Visit construction site with supervisor and installers prior to start onsite. Verify staging plan and access, as well as safety.
18. Review submittal drawings.
19. Schedule field dimensioning and coordinate with Field Surveyor to provide documents/project package.
20. Prepare and issue work orders in accordance with schedule.
21. Communicate schedule/design/installation/etc. to client through project lifecycle professionally.
22. Manage close-out of project.
23. Ensure project quality control.
24. Strategize and identify safety requirements.
25. Perform pay applications and issue to Accounting Department.
26. Maintain and monitor submittal and transmittal log.
27. Manage and schedule punch-list work.
28. Coordinate with Sales Department for approval and pricing of change orders.
29. Review daily field reports.
30. Prospect for change order potential.
31. Manage change orders.
32. Perform weekly task reviews with subordinates.

 

Required Skills/Attributes

1. Organizational skills
2. Problem solving skills
3. Communication proficiency
4. Thoroughness
5. Time management
6. Initiative
7. Thrive in dynamic workforce relationships between coworkers, subcontractors, fabrication shops and contractors

 

Required Education/Experience

1. 10+ years of experience in commercial construction management
2. 3+ years of experience in industry for metal and glass stairs
3. Higher Education with Bachelor’s Degree
4. Excellent computer skills and proficient in Scheduling software, Excel, Word, and Outlook
5. Ability to read and comprehend blueprints
6. A demonstrated commitment to high professional proactive work ethic with ethical standards
7. The ability to delegate responsibilities effectively
8. Ability to execute multiple project management efforts
9. Design or build of feature staircases

 

Required Certifications/Licenses

 

1. OSHA 30 (or obtain within six months of employment)

 

Preferred Certifications/Licenses

1. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® or PMP

 

Position KPIs

 

1. Ensure team is appropriately managing the safety program at all times.
2. Maintain schedule and meet project milestones.
3. Maintain or increase profit margins through buyout, accurate forecasting, and responsible management of change orders with client and subcontractors.
4. Oversee project site supervisors and subcontractors to maintain the highest level of quality control on each project with the goal of delivering a little or zero punchlist.
5. Keep Procore systems and procedures updated in real time for both internal and external use (includes drawings, change order logs, payment applications, RFI logs, submittal logs, etc.).
   

 

Work Environment

 

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing some of the duties of this job, the employee is required to inspect projects and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

 

The employee is required to have a clean workspace in the office. In an instance where the employee is working offsite, at home, at a hotel, etc., the employee is required to have a clean workspace for virtual meetings, internally or externally with clients, vendors, etc.

 

Physical Demands

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and move up to 15 pounds.

 

Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision.

 

Position may require remaining in a stationary position, often sitting for prolonged periods.

 

Personal Protective Equipment

 

Utilize PP&E in compliance with OSHA standard and per site specific safety programs.

 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position (40 hours). Work days are Monday through Friday, work times are dependent on department, projects, and supervisor’s request and approval.

 

Other Duties

 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

Travel

 

Capacity for occasional travel to local and national job sites 4-7 days per month.

Benefits & Incentives

• Insurance
  • Medical 100% sponsored by employer
  • HSA with Company contribution
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Life & AD&D policy 100% sponsored by employer
  • Short term disability 100% sponsored by employer
  • EAP
  • Voluntary add-on policies & eligibility
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid Time Off
  • PTO with rollover potential
  • Bereavement
  • Jury Duty
• 9 Paid Holidays
  • New Years Day
  • Synergi Day
  • Good Friday
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Friday after Thanksgiving
  • Christmas
• Wellness Benefits
• Continued Education/Professional Development Allowances

Company Culture & Perks

• Career growth & development
• Giving back initiatives to the community
• Employee recognition programs
• Happy hours
• Company parties, celebrations, and catered lunches regularly throughout the year
• Raffles, trivia, etc. throughout the year with prizes
• Lunch & learns
• Quarterly team building
• Quarterly company updates from CEO