Senior Project Manager - Aviation Construction (Traveling)

Our Company views employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. We are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves. Community involvement, employee empowerment, and strong relationships makes The Weitz Company a great place to work.Our growing Aviation business unit is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team!The Senior Project Manager is responsible for profitably managing all administrative and field construction activities to quality standards, while maintaining relationships with all stakeholders on assigned projects. This individual will often oversee multiple medium-sized projects, a single large-sized project, or an assigned scope on a single, large, complex project. The Project Manager is expected to demonstrate leadership by following company standards and policies, achieving shared goals, developing others and building high morale and commitment.What You'll Do:Prepare and manage project schedule; identify and address long lead items; update project plan as required; initiate changes to ensure adherenceNegotiate and execute change orders, subcontracts and purchase ordersComplete monthly project status reports, owner billings and financial risk assessmentsIdentify and recommend value engineering and scope reduction opportunitiesEnsure project safety plan is completed and communicated to project team and subcontractorsAssist with preconstruction effortsManage buy-out processDetect constructability issues with project designUnderstand contract terms, budgets, insurances, bonds and change orders; ensure adherence including work progress being within scopeRecommend staff development needs, disciplinary actions, job assignments and promotionsPerform other duties as assignedWhat We're Looking For:To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each previously stated duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability necessary to succeed in this role.Education: industry-related college degree is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of construction experience is required, including project management experience. Candidate should have experience managing others with a proven history of leading, teaching, developing and mentoring successfully. Aviation experience is highly preferred. Skills: Business acumen, judgment, communication, solid leadership, client relations, negotiation, project management, solid construction knowledge, decision-making, conflict resolution, tact, adaptable and analytical abilities are all necessary skills for a Project Manager.Technology: Candidate should have experience with or be able to learn specific project management and scheduling software (ex: JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, Asta). Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required. Training will be provided on company standards.What We Offer: Competitive PayRewarding Bonus ProgramComprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offeringsEmployer-Paid Short and Long Term Disability ProgramsEmployer-Paid Life InsuranceGenerous Paid Time Off Provisions401K Retirement Savings Plan With Company MatchTuition ReimbursementFully Paid Parental LeaveVoluntary Products including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident InsuranceCorporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time. The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click the following link to view our Privacy Notice: #LI-CA1DepartmentProject ManagementEmployment TypeFull-TimeMinimum ExperienceSenior Manager/Supervisor