Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

KBE Building Corporation: Relationships Are Everything! Join our team today!! 

KBE’s relationship focus means that you can count on us to do the right thing at all times and work in the best interests of your project. We will be proactive and open in all of our communications and interactions with all members of your project team. Our clients, design partners, and trade contractors say they trust KBE to do the right thing — because we build relationships first, buildings second.

Read on to see if this is the place for you!

At KBE, we expect the best — and reward it — with excellent compensation and benefits, challenging work, opportunities to learn and grow, and the chance to give back to our communities.

Work Life Balance:

• Flexible Work Hours
• Paid Paternal/Maternal Leave
• Vacation, sick, and personal time
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays

Health and Wellness:

• Medical and Dental Insurance (Premium cost sharing between the company and employee)
• Health Incentive Insurance Discount Employee assistance program
• Vision Care (100% company paid)

Corporate Culture:

• Annual Company Meetings, Company Fun Events, & holiday parties
  
• Quarterly Employee Photo Contests - with prizes!
• Company swag! Mugs, Clothing, Backpacks, and more
• Dress code: Business Casual and Philanthropy Fridays (Jeans)
  
• Employee Work Anniversary Recognition
• Corporate Commitment to Philanthropy –
  and company-sponsored charitable events 
  
• KBEYOU- Focusing on our company growth with career development and training
  

Compensation:

• Competitive Salaries
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Corporate Contributions toward Monthly Student Loan Repayment
• Reimbursement for select gym and fitness memberships
• Tuition Reimbursement for Work-Related Education
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Structured Bonus Program

How is this starting to sound!? Are you the next KBE employee!? Apply today! 

Position Summary:

The Senior Project Manager has the overall responsibility for the oversight of assigned construction projects from preconstruction to close out.  The primary responsibilities are to ensure timely completions of projects assigned, consistent with quality standards, and to continue the development of the organization and people under direct supervision as well as keeping the VP, Field Operations advised on field matters.  The Sr. PM is accountable to the supervision and direction of the activities of all field personnel on assigned construction projects and may, depending on project demands, be accountable to the overall management of PMs on assigned projects.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions: 

Includes the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

As a member of the KBE Management team:

• Understand, cultivate and support all aspects of the Strategic Plan through providing vision, planning and the overall “big picture” to the organization;
• Work to “Cultivate Our People” by actively training and mentoring Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers and Superintendents and provide input into training programs at PM/ Super meetings;
  
• Support Business Development through the KBE Advocate program; communicating regularly with Clients to ensure KBE is meeting their needs and facilitating repeat business and strive to become participants and leaders in the industry and communities through attending industry groups, trade shows and community events;
• Communicate frequently; be available to all staff to ensure proper dissemination of  appropriate information and ensure alignment of goals and efforts;
• Donate time on behalf of company for charitable organizations;
• Attend initial kickoff meetings with clients and reinforce that any problems that arise need to be elevated in a timely manner. 
  

Additional Roles and Responsibilities

• Business Results
• Assist as necessary, with the Estimating Department to bid and secure projects
• Responsible for details of owner contracts
• Moderates kick-off meeting on assigned projects
• Oversight of PMs/ Projects, on an assigned basis
• Oversee project management process on assigned projects and through working with assigned PMs
• Supervise project team (Superintendent, Project Engineer and Project Accountant)
• Assist in preparation and conducting of monthly PM/ Super meetings with Project Managers and Superintendents.
• Conduct weekly job site meetings with Owners/ Superintendents/ Subcontractors
• Actively provide PM/Superintendent/APM/PE training and coordinates outside training programs at PM/Super meetings w/assistance from VP, Field Operations
• Participate in KBE University as an instructor
• Participate in interviews for Field Staff, as required
• KBE Advocate Program: Join a minimum of 1 outside construction organization to keep current with the industry

Education, Experience, & Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• BS in Construction Management, Engineering, Business
• 10+-15+ years of supervisory construction related experience; including larger scale HB and CM jobs
• Thorough understanding of and following of plans and specifications in the construction of projects;
• Proficiency in controlling job costs and adhering to progress schedules;
• Ability to draft and interpret subcontract language and solid subcontract management a must;
• Strong leadership and management skills a must
• LEED Certification and 30 hr OSHA training required
• Demonstrates solid presentation skills and verbal/written skills;
• Ability to work with multiple priorities and tight deadlines and a proven track record in managing work in high demand operating work environments;
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including MS Project, Viewpoint, CIS or similar application;
• Willingness to travel a must.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental proposal requests.   Ability to write proposals, reports, and business correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to absorb and retain information.

KBE Building Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status

KBE is a VEVRAA Compliant Federal Contractor.