Head of Project Management

Project ManagerSuffolk is seeking people who are bold. Here, you'll find a place where you can act with purpose and integrity, bringing intelligence and grit to every aspect of your job. The Project Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating all necessary project resources and documentation throughout the entire project lifecycle. This includes the maintenance of budget and schedule, and the management and administration of all contractual requirements, agreements with trade partners, purchase orders, meeting minutes and shop drawing logs. This individual also manages risk, insurances, general work performance and quality, and overall team progress against the project plan through consistent communication and collaboration with the owner and project team members.ResponsibilitiesLead and communicate with Suffolk Field Supervision, Subcontractors and Vendors to assist them in working to the Project ScheduleRepresent Suffolk with Owner(s), Architects, Consultants, Government Authorities, Vendors and SubcontractorsAdminister financial aspects of the Owner's contract, subcontracts, and purchase ordersBuild effective working relationships with clients and the Suffolk project team membersProject Start-Up: Review the general contract and contract documents and confirm the budget setup and project milestonesCreate a schedule of values and project logs, plan for project safety and mobilization, including review and validation with team membersPurchasing process and document control: Maintain the buy schedule, write scopes of work, distribute and log subcontracts, write required contract riders and purchase orders, and confirm compliance with project insurance requirementsReview subcontractor references, obtain Subcontractor bonds, and maintain project filesMaintain and manage all purchase and delivery schedules, change order processes, shop drawings, document control logs, Owner, Architect and Subcontractor correspondenceWork with Purchasing in setting up/executing trade buyout including defining scope of work, authoring Exhibit B's, ensuring scope coverage, coordinating buy and project schedulesMeeting Management: Attend all schedule and management meetings necessary to monitor and manage the project, chairing as appropriateFinancial Management: Manage all requisitions and payments including lien releases and project payroll and maintains best possible cash flow throughout the project, communicating issues proactivelyProject Closeout: Deliver all necessary manuals to the Owner, consolidates project documentation and filesManage subcontractor closeout, transfer of utilities, owner training, and punch list processDeliver all warranties, as-builts and training to the ownerQualificationsBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or applicable discipline and experience relative to project size/scopeMinimum of 5 years of related experience working on K-12 construction projects requiredExcellent business judgment demonstrated by consistently achieving profitability objectives and strong project close-outs with client and subcontractor relationships in good standingExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail evidenced by a strong command of all applicable contract and legal provisionsAbility to consistently analyze and execute financial trade-offs which frequently involve dealing with incomplete data and ambiguityAbility to constantly multi-task and handle competing priorities between Suffolk business needs, organizational issues, and sound customer relationsPossess judgment to know when to appropriately escalate issues up the chain of commandA strong sense of urgency and initiativeAble to quickly study and react to complex issuesExcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to confidently and decisively take actionTeam leader with excellent diplomatic and communication skills, able to handle and resolve conflicts effectively in a firm but fair mannerThe ability to manage and embrace change. perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.EEO StatementSuffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.