Construction Project Support Services - Sr. Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager who will manage multiple clients/projects through the design and construction processes on behalf of our Owner clients. This includes project due diligence, scope development, design and construction services solicitation, constructability reviews, scheduling, estimating, project monitoring, etc. The Senior Project Manager receives direction from and reports to the Vice President within the J.S. Held Owner’s Representation practice within the Construction Advisory Division.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the Project team on all aspects of a project from conception to completion, including, but not limited to: Conceptual Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Procurement, Preconstruction, Construction, Closeout
• Manage client budget to prevent cost overruns and provide cost savings solutions.
• Schedule analysis – prevent schedule delays where possible and provide opportunities to improve on key target dates.
• Evaluate contracts – be knowledgeable of AIA standards and documents.
• Participate in client management activities such as regularly communicate and address problems directly, agree on strategy, goals and timelines while keeping the appropriate team members engaged and involved.
• Develop as a leader and begin to manage consultants and their work product.
• Mentor consultants at JSH as they assist on the various projects they have been assigned.
• Travel both locally and throughout the US.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with accumulated technical experience or 3-7 years of equal experience in related fields such as design, facility planning and other construction management related fields.
• In depth knowledge of Project delivery types, Pre-construction, Design process, Contracts - AIA, AGC etc, Legal aspects of maintaining projects, Documentation requirements, Project Cost Accounting and control, Close out requirements, Estimating process (preconstruction to forensic), Project budget management, Change order process, Scheduling techniques, Labor applications.
• Software Requirements: Google products, Microsoft Office, D365 (training provided by J.S. Held).
• Advanced Software: Estimating Software (Blue beam/Xactimate, Cost X), Project Management Software (Pro-Core/ Sage/ ProLog) (preferred but not required).

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Must be able to lift multiple 25-pound packages twice a day for 2 – 3 hours
• Must be able to complete mathematical computations 80% of the working day
• Environment exposures
• Must be able to be on call or work weekends or nights
• Travel requirements

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (Unlimited)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match

Additional Information

• J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.
• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed

Equal Opportunity Employer

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!