Assoc. VP, Construction Project at University of Miami, Florida

Project Manager

Develops and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, contractors, vendors, and regulatory bodies. Facilitates regular communication and collaboration between stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives and expectations. Addresses stakeholder concerns promptly and implements effective solutions to enhance project success and stakeholder satisfaction. Oversees the entire project life cycle, from initiation to completion, ensuring seamless integration of all project phases. Coordinates with cross-functional teams to establish project goals, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Implements best practices and methodologies to optimize project workflows, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement throughout the project life cycle. Defines and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess project performance and Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) to drive accountability within the project team. Establishes clear performance metrics and targets, ensuring timely completion of projects within budget and quality standards. Leads regular project reviews and status updates, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions to achieve key results. Provides leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the project management team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Develops and implements training programs and professional development initiatives to enhance team capabilities and expertise in construction project management. Collaborates with senior leadership to develop and execute strategic plans and initiatives to drive growth, profitability, and operational excellence in construction project management. Identifies emerging trends, technologies, and opportunities in the construction industry, recommending innovative solutions and strategies to maintain a competitive edge. Ensures internal control oversight and compliance with laws and regulations, safeguarding of assets, compliance with University policies and procedures, reliability of internal and external reporting, and efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Creates an effective control environment, conducts risk assessment, implements and monitors controls.