Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Work with the business development team (Company President) from the receipt of a request for proposal to ensure understanding of the project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Collaborate with the engineer and the customer to determine the specifications of the project
• Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations
• Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met and coordinate with construction managers to match talent to the job
• Negotiate terms, in conjunction with the Procurement team, with external vendors to source any required materials
• Hire contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities
• Oversee the beginning of each project, to ensure all purchase orders and permits are in place and all design and engineering specifications are finalized and ready for construction. Develop work packages for assignment to supervisors.
• Direct and oversee construction projects from conception to completion while monitoring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Interface with customer to provide progress updates and direct construction to meet customer priorities.
• Communicate with the responsible parties to ensure quality construction exceeds Company standards and proper industry techniques and processes are utilized, while ensuring the customer’s requirements are efficiently met.
• Review, approve, and negotiate change orders
• Conduct meetings on-site with the engineer, the customer and construction crew
• Supervise the work of supervisors, foremen, operators, and laborers, and give them guidance when needed
• Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports relating to job status, daily progress, estimates, and deliverables.
• Oversee and manage all on-call schedules and emergency events for customers in region. Provide 24x7 support for Business unit.
• Update finance team monthly with financial status of project and invoicing.

 

 

 

Qualifications:

• 7+ years’ proven experience in leading construction projects
• Ability to read blueprints, structural drawings, and plan sets
• Advanced understanding of risk management policies and procedures
• Extensive experiencing managing budgets for large construction projects
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, processes, and equipment
• Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards
• Outstanding written and oral communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• A team player with leadership abilities -- Able to build solid relationships with team members, vendors, and customers
• PMP or equivalent certification will be an advantage
• Superior management and delegation capabilities
• High level of financial responsibilities
• Accurate and precise attention to detail
• Goal-oriented and organized leadership
• Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office; Microsoft Project and experience with Project Management software preferred