Head of Project Management (Construction)

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Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, healthcare and transportation. Ranked #1 in aviation and #12 overall general contractor in 2021 by ENR, Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity and Community-Hensel Phelps brings our clients' visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.
#The Project Manager (PM) is the company's "management representative" to the various stakeholders on the project (e.g., owner, design team, trade partner management, AHJs, etc.) and is responsible for the safe completion of their projects within budget, on schedule, to the company's quality standards and to the customer's satisfaction. The PM has the authority to take the required actions to achieve these objectives, and to ensure all project activities are consistent with contract documents and the company's policies.
The PM and PS work as a complementary team to plan and build the project. The PM's first responsibility is to support the effectiveness of the PS and the project staff. Generally, the PM will concentrate on long-term planning, scheduling and the identification and resolution of possible "roadblocks" and "pitfalls" which could have an impact on the project. Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar field with a minimum of five to ten years commercial design-build project management or construction management experience.
High attention to detail while working under deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office skills, Primavera P6 or Asta, Prolog and Bluebeam.
Must possess the ability to strategically allocate resources and effectively manage assets.
Proven management capabilities having demonstrated the ability to delegate tasks and motivate direct reports.
Ensure safety is properly incorporated into job planning and execution.
Promote accountability among staff members and trade partners as it relates to the project safety policies.
Enforce these policies by actively participating in all safety-related functions.
The PM manages pre-job planning activities and coordinates the mobilization effort and start-up activities. This includes personnel planning, the project schedule, procurement of trade partners and vendors, deployment of technology and similar activities as defined in the Book of 14.
Job purchasing and contracting is the responsibility of the project manager and is performed in collaboration with the Estimating department and project team.
The PM is the primary company representative at the project site and point of contact for the owner. The PM will maintain open communications with all project stakeholders and work to resolve issues in a collaborative and efficient manner.
Project costs and schedule progress are carefully monitored by the PM. The PM supports the PS in the execution of the project quality control plan. The PM must ensure a QC plan is set up for the project and that a qualified commissioning team is created to support commissioning efforts. Establish the project quality expectations during the purchasing meeting and then follow up throughout the QC process.
The PM is responsible for trade partner management and issue resolution. The PM should look for opportunities to support the project schedule and ensure trade partner success.
Provide timely feedback and ensure that employees participate in the performance review process.
This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii), and our employee assistance program (EAP). It also is eligible for employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance. Salaried positions (project engineers and above) participate in an annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance. Salaried employees (this is all salaried employees) are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy. Further, salaried employees (project engineers and above) also receive either a vehicle or vehicle allowance in accordance with Hensel Phelps' policies. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities