Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Review preparation and culmination of project estimates and bids, and collaborate with management in selecting and assigning project personnel.
• Review the selection of subcontractors and completion of contract arrangements and review proposed materials and shop drawings from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Review with project personnel the preliminary project schedule and when appropriate the detailed project schedule.
• Ensure that all required project management/administrative pre-requisites (i.e. cash flow plan, subcontractor lists, manufacturer lists, submittal/procurement logs, etc.) are prepared and submitted to the architect and ensure these plans are properly administered, as in submittals expedited, received, logged and approved.
• Collaborate with the Project Superintendent in overseeing the delivery of materials to the job site or outside storage, and in ensuring that their receipt is properly recorded.
• Monitor construction activities, resolve problems and issues which arise, especially those pertaining to changes, deficiencies and/or subcontractor performance.
• Review monthly project status reports, project billings, and provide information as required to keep upper management and client properly informed.
• Ensure that "punch list" items are completed.
• Ensure that closeout documentation is submitted (i.e. drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and warranties from subcontractors and suppliers).
• Participate in and expedite fair settlement of final disputes, litigation, and final payment dispositions.

Management Responsibilities

• Effectively hires, trains, coaches, disciplines and develops employees to achieve and maintain positive working relationships within the projects overseen.
• Achieves desired results through effective leadership and appropriate influence while adhering to established policies and procedures.
• Supervises projects’ staff.
• Determines methods and course of action to achieve operational goals though effective planning and efficient performance of the project.
• Strives for innovation.

Requirements

• Knowledge and ability to prepare detailed construction project plans, schedules and estimates and to make proper modifications to such, using a personal computer and standard company software.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, shop drawings, technical specifications.
• Ability to calculate square footage, volumes and percentages using a personal computer and calculator.
• Ability and skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, as in providing written and oral instructions to employees and in communicating with architects, clients and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of and application skills in geometry, trigonometry and algebra.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and basic software programs.
• Ability to manage project teams and large groups of personnel, and ability to accomplish desired results through delegation.

Education

• B.S. in engineering, construction management or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in construction management, including estimating, project scheduling and control, and management of field personnel or an equivalent combination of education and experience.