Overview
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing complex construction projects with the goal of meeting schedule, quality, and gross margin projections while maintaining good partner, customer and vendor relationships in accordance with company’s Core Values.
We are seeking a team player with a strong work ethic that offers exceptional interpersonal skills, proven work ethic and follow through. The team consists of Associates that demonstrate strong leadership, communication, team-building, and decision-making skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage design aspect, construction, and close-out on assigned projects.
- Prepare projections, prepare reports of project margin processions, and report significant deviations from the budget.
- Ensure necessary permits are obtained in a timely fashion for the project.
- Review and approve proposals and detailed estimates.
- Oversee the coordination of quality control, safety program, job scheduling and productivity of field operations.
- Manage design aspects and development of specifications to meet expectations.
- Prepare and direct others in making cost estimates and change orders.
- Develop proposals for construction projects according to customer specifications and in-line with company business plans.
- Review and approve construction documents and agreements within the scope of their assigned responsibilities.
- Monitor, review and control project costs to ensure project completion on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with established goals.
- Manage subcontractors to ensure their work is being performed according to the schedule and set expectations.
- Provide leadership and guidance to subordinates on assigned project(s).
- Work to optimize team effectiveness and manage the project team.
- Develop and maintain productive working relationship with team and company personnel.
- Monitor, enforce and maintain job safety for the project by supporting and participating in all safety programs, ensuring all crew is using required safety equipment and continually monitoring the job site to ensure safety requirements are met in accordance with company safety polices.
- Represent company in a professional manner at all times.
- Conform to company apparel standards and set a positive example for all Associates.
- Perform all other duties as directed and assist the overall team effort in any way possible.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field strongly preferred. (preference to Engineering degree).
Experience: Minimum of seven experience in the construction industry required, with most of that time spent in project engineering or project management. Design-build and jobsite experience required. A Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in a related field may be considered in lieu of some experience. Professional engineering or architectural registration is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of major aspects in design and construction.
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
- Ability to work productively with customers and vendors in all departments.
- Ability to independently lead project teams and appropriately handle stress.
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees while inspiring respect and credibility.
- Skilled in supervising and motivating others and efficiently managing design-build projects.
- Adept at problem solving, communicating, working efficiently, and constructively challenging subordinates
- Strong organizational skills with a superior analytical aptitude.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
- Must be honest, a self-starter, driven, and prepared to work in a team environment
- Proficient in MS Office, specifically MS Word and MS Excel. Bluebeam and Procore preferred.
- Successful completion of an OSHA 30-hour safety course (must retake course every five years, dates will be determined by most recent completion date)
- Current First Aid/CPR certifications
Attendance: This full-time position is exempt and requires the ability to be present and available during business hours to meet company and department needs. Additional hours or flexible schedule may be required.
Working conditions: This position may be assigned to a construction project site that may involve work conditions requiring protective equipment and training that conforms to OSHA and applicable state agency regulations. Office and toilet conditions may be temporary in nature. Site offices may be subject to dust, noise, and temperature variations not typically encountered in a standard office environment.
Additional requirements:
- Valid driver’s license.
- May require individuals to furnish their own vehicle to transport customers, tools and/or supplies to and from the office and assigned project(s).
- Travel and overnight stays.
- Ability to lift or move up to 20 pounds.
- Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.
- Fluency in English both verbally and non-verbally.