Senior Project Manager

Job Description:

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the overall management of construction projects, in coordination with the Project Superintendent, Project Engineers, and other internal and external team members. Areas of responsibility include cost estimates, scheduling, procurement, logistical coordination, subcontractor/ vendor management, coordination with customer & client, coordination with design and engineering teams, financial performance, risk management, and compliance with all operating guidelines.

A successful Senior Project Manager must be detail-oriented, innovative, creative, and able to manage multiple projects and people simultaneously. Senior Project Managers must be able to perform under pressure and manage strict budgets and schedules. They must be able to mentor and teach other team members and engage in positive delegation. They must know how to manage a design team and lead in a humble, supportive way. A Senior Project Manager must be able to maintain relationships with owners, co-workers, vendors, suppliers, design members, and community stakeholders.

Purpose

• Work collaboratively with design and engineering teams along with the Project Superintendent to ensure projects are constructible

• Develop job progress schedules and ensure that the construction of a project parallels the schedule

• Prepare detailed conceptual cost estimates and cost studies from schematic or feasibility-level documentation

• Actively participate in recruiting and interviewing

• Coach others in the art of job cost projections and cost management

• Review and negotiate owner contracts

• Monitor timely closeout process and ensure owner satisfaction through post-construction review

• Anticipate project owner / client questions and successfully navigate difficult conversations regarding costs, quality, or schedules

• Perform project risk analysis and formulate risk-management and conceptual recovery plans for impacted schedules and/or budgets

• Manage claims resolution (Owner and Subcontractor)

• Participate and contribute to market sector sales and marketing plans; actively participate in industry communities

• Prepare various reports to successfully manage projects; provide notification of incidents, events, and recognitions to client

• Maintain a network of connections with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and industry leaders

• Develop, pursue, lead, and secure new projects in the marketplace

• Develop, foster, and manage client account relationship for at least one strategic client in the marketplace

Required Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 10 years relevant construction management experience in the industrial arena

• Successfully managed high-profile, signature project in a core market sector

• At least 7 years of profit and loss responsibility on multiple projects

• Experience with a variety of contracting methods such as lump sum, GMP, cost plus construction management and fee-based construction

• Must be proficient with a variety of related computer software applications including MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Project, Word), Bluebeam, and estimating and document programs

• Possess extensive network connections with clients, design teams, and subcontractors

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred

Physical Requirements

Work is performed on an active construction site. Role requires standing or walking for long periods of time. Utilize standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc. Communication with internal and external contacts, including speaking and hearing. May occasionally move equipment up to 50 lbs.

RQ-0095 Senior Project Manager (Open)

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