Senior Project Manager

About the role

Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Special Projects Group in Dallas, TX.

Responsibilities

• Project Financial Responsibilities:
  • Creates and manages project’s budget and coordinates the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development.
  • Knows and understands the requirements of owner’s contract, including bonds, fees, notifications, schedules, reporting, and costs.
  • Develops and completes monthly Projected Final Cost Report (PFR) and Labor Cost Report (LCR) projections on time.
  • Creates Project Incentive Compensation Plan within 30 days of GMP acceptance.
• Preconstruction Services:
  • Collaborates with Preconstruction to prepare, review, and monitor information and reports related to all costs involved in developing the project’s budget.
  • Takes ownership of process of determining the quantity of budget estimates/deliverables to client.
  • Manages the subcontracting process, which includes holding initial scope review meetings, finalizing agreed price, developing subcontract scope of work, and managing the subcontract distribution and final execution process.
  • Develops plan, complies with, and reports on Minority Business Entity (MBE) requirements for the project, as required.
  • Develops Mission Alignment Plan with the client and administers it.
• Project Start-up and Scheduling:
  • Collaborates with scheduling, superintendent, subcontractors, and suppliers to create a construction schedule.
  • Develops an organizational and responsibilities matrix at the start of each project and determines the resources needed for the project (e.g., people, tools, equipment, materials, internal and external services).
  • Reviews the contract documents with all project participants (e.g., customers, employees, subcontractors, suppliers, government regulators, utilities) to ensure work is completed on time and within budget.
  • Covers all requirements for subcontractors and suppliers to meet project schedules.
• Project Administration, Operations and Close-out:
  • Responsible for project administration and daily operations.
  • Prepares and maintains the project schedule, milestone dates, and close-out checklist.
  • Reviews with project staff each quarter and assigns responsibilities, execution, and follow-up plans.
  • Establishes relationships and communication tools as needed with suppliers and other key people to verify all materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and personnel are obtained and/or delivered when necessary.
  • Ensures that all understand performance standards and expectations.
  • Ensures that project site and company assets are secure and always maintains a safe and respectful working environment by implementing programs for safety and loss prevention, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), risk management, training, and quality control.
• Builds Effective Relationships with Customers:
  • Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
  • Participates in and supports industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image.
  • Makes presentations to proactively seek new business opportunities through relationships.
• Culture, Leadership and Employee Development:
  • Promotes our Creed.
  • Communicates our vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Choices.
  • Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior.
  • Participates in and support operations training programs and commits to the development of project staff and of self.
• Perform Other Related Duties As Needed:
  • Works on job sites in an office trailer or in an existing structure.
  • Wears appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the company's safety policies and as required for weather conditions.
  • Moves to other projected work geographic locations, if necessary.

Requirements

• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred and 10+ years of experience.
• Depending upon the project size, scope, and complexity the years of experience may vary.
• New hires are required to sign up for OSHA courses and complete them within the first six months of employment.
• Demonstrates leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, solve problems, and motivate others, while maintaining effective relationships with customers by meeting or exceeding their requirements and expectations.
• Supervises and develops direct reports while prioritizing and delegating significant responsibilities to others.
• Manages essential functions effectively by consistently driving for quality, profitable, safe, and timely results on the assigned project.
• Demonstrates solid presentation skills and verbal/written skills.
• Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).

Qualifications

• Passes 30 hours of OSHA training once every four years.

Skills

• Leadership skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Office products

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• And more!