Sr. Project Manager (Commercial Construction)

DESCRIPTION:

Senior Project Managers are responsible for ensuring projects are tracked to all project metrics such as schedule, budget, safety, quality, and client needs. The project is to be managed and administered in compliance with company policies and procedures and Core Values (client-focused, integrity, passion for building, quality, safety, service, technology-driven).  Knowledge bases include technical and operational knowledge of building construction, corporate policies and procedures, general leadership, administrative, and execution skill sets.  This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, core values, and applicable laws. Supervisory responsibilities include, but are not limited to: interviewing, hiring, training, and mentoring employees; planning, assigning, delegating, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and resolving employee issues.

This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, core values, and applicable laws. Supervisory responsibilities include, but are not limited to: interviewing, hiring, training, and mentoring employees; planning, assigning, delegating, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and resolving employee issues.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enhanced participation and understanding of the preconstruction process and its integration into construction 
• Participate with the Preconstruction team in estimate preparation, review, and subcontractor post-bid meetings 
• Effectively manage job set-up process while following company procedures  
• Assembles team and clearly establishes team member roles and responsibilities  
• Facilitate kickoff meetings where project procedures are reviewed and agreed upon by owner, and design team 
• Assemble project closeout plan and schedule for completion immediately following construction completion, including turnover packages, training, and subcontractor and contract closeout 
• Create and lead a jobsite culture that prioritizes safety 
• Have thorough knowledge of Safety Manuals, including the Environmental Health and Safety Program (ESHP), Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), and SIP Program 
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations to include health, safety, and welfare as appropriate 
• Responsible for the financial health and success of the project 
• Support Corporate Finance objectives by abiding by procedures and providing accurate project financial reports 
• Establish project original budget set-up after a thorough understanding of the Owner Agreement requirements and monthly payment application requirements 
• Understand and own original project budgets and the intent of individual budget lines, and verify/agree on the use of the budgets in the forecast 
• Track subcontractor outstanding potential change orders monthly and manage the project team timely processing of subcontractor change orders 
• Lead the project team in developing and maintaining the project master schedule 
• Ability to complete a thorough review of the schedule including critical path, sequencing, relationships, durations, and float time 
• Enhanced understanding of scheduling software platforms such as Primavera P6 
• Ability to fully implement and facilitate the Last Planner System (LPS)
• Establish and implement a Quality Management Protocol that aligns with the Owner contract 
• Oversee and manage the submittal and coordination process 
• Oversee and manage successful project BIM management plan 
• Enhanced ability to resolve field quality issues with the owner, architect, and subcontractors 
• Advanced understanding of executed Owner agreement requirements, terms, and limitations 
• Keep Owner agreement/requirements aligned with subcontract agreements 
• Advanced understanding of regional labor agreements and interpretation of Project Labor Agreement (PLA), if required 
• Establish and actively maintain business development relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, consultants, and others while building a network for future business contacts 
• Participate with the regional office on active business development activities and project pursuits when asked
• Promote a positive work environment 
• Develop a relationship with team members, establish leadership and assignment of team member responsibilities 
• Motivate people to perform effectively and encourage cooperation, communication, and collaboration 
• Ability to lead a project team through challenging situations successfully  
• Ability to identify and help fill a role within a project as project conditions require 
• Effectively train and mentor Project Managers and Sr. Project Engineers in project financials and management 
• Provides leadership and participates in regional meetings, Safety Dinner events, Career Path Training, and group activities 
• Demonstrates ability to be dependable, consistent, diligent, and thorough in day-to-day tasks 
• Analyzes and resolves complex construction process problems and issues and effectively communicates while interfacing with all levels of personnel 
• Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job 
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills 
• Performs work tasks by receiving direction and then working independently with an interest in quickly learning and applying new skills and abilities 
• Exercises creativity and resourcefulness in completing tasks accurately in a compressed time frame 
• Handles a varied workload and multiple priorities while working as a team with coworkers to accomplish company and project goals 
• Performs additional duties as assigned by supervisor 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Construction Management or a related field is desired; a combination of education and work experience will also be considered in lieu of degree
• Minimum of ten (12) years of experience in the field or in a related area required
• Work experience in all disciplines of construction (civil, structural, architectural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing) preferred
• Experience with large commercial projects; healthcare, higher education, corporate campuses, justice, science & technology is desired.
• Work experience in all disciplines of construction (civil, structural, architectural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing) preferred 
• Ability to prioritize requests and manage complex projects to meet target delivery dates 
• Ability to anticipate potential challenges before they become problems 
• Strong judgment in addressing technical issues and effectively managing and leading a team 
• Ability to organize and collaborate on efforts to resolve problems or issues promptly 
• Intermediate knowledge/proficiency of MS Office Suite (strong Excel skills in particular) 
• Intermediate understanding of Procore construction software is preferred