Senior Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Wharton‑Smith, Inc is currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a commercial background for the Charlotte, NC area.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ability to successfully manage large‑scale projects and/or multiple projects simultaneously.
• Build strong relationships with clients/owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors; ensure they will want to renew the construction experience with Wharton‑Smith (Doer/Seller Model).
• Maintain a positive image of the company with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and team members.
• Set up and maintain project cost accounting.
• Develop and maintain job schedule for the project.
• Implement and manage project assignments for personnel.
• Partner with Preconstruction Services regarding value engineering/constructability, soliciting bidders, estimating assistance, and generating proposals.
• Develop a Schedule of Values and generate monthly payment applications.
• Negotiate major subcontractor agreements and equipment/material purchase orders.
• Assist with subcontractor and owner contract term modifications/riders.
• Facilitate subcontractor and owner coordination/progress meetings and document meeting minutes.
• Review and approve subcontractor pay applications and vendor invoices.
• Track and evaluate subcontractor change management.
• Monitor the submittal, shop drawing, and purchase order process to ensure accurate and timely delivery of equipment and materials.
• Manage execution of contracts, bonds, insurance certificates, contract compliance, and warranties.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, cost reports and job progress and review with Superintendent on a weekly basis.
• Visit jobsites regularly to review site supervision, job progress, production planning boards, quality of work and safety.
• Manage change orders, extra work orders, disputed claims with owners and owners’ representatives to a successful conclusion.
• Resolve major disputes with vendors and subcontractors.
• Manage startup and commissioning of facility, where applicable.
• Provide owner training to the end user and turn‑over contract close‑out deliverables.
• Review and report project financial information, performance and any major conflicts to be resolved with Division Manager.

Team Management and Development

• Assist the Superintendent with all tasks related to job startup and mobilization and ensure clear delineation of managerial and administrative responsibilities within the project team.
• Work with the Communication and Marketing Department to develop effective presentations and project‑specific write‑ups for qualification packages.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with all departments and key functions.
• Maintain morale within the group and foster an environment of strong team spirit.
• Coach and mentor team members at varying levels and career stages to maximize growth and potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Developing leader and team player with five plus years of experience in engineering, construction, or related field.
• Proven success in the completion of multimillion‑dollar projects.

Technical Skills

• Computer‑based CPM scheduling programs.
• Construction management software.