Senior Project Manager - Commercial Construction

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

Responsibilities

• Ability to successfully manage large scale projects and/or multiple projects simultaneously.
• Build strong relationships with clients/owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure repeat business (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 schedules for projects.
• 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; review with Superintendent on a weekly basis.
• Visit jobsites regularly to review effectiveness of site supervision, job progress, production planning boards, quality of work, and safety.
• Manage change orders, extra work orders, and disputed claims with owners and their representatives to a successful conclusion.
• Resolve major disputes with vendors and subcontractors.
• Manage startup and commissioning of facilities, where applicable.
• Provide owner training to end users and turnover contract close-out deliverables.
• Review and report project financial information, performance, and any major conflicts to be resolved with the Division Manager.

Team Management and Development

• Assist the Superintendent with all tasks related to job startup and mobilization; 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 degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Five plus years of experience in engineering, construction, or a related field.
• Proven success in the completion of multimillion-dollar projects.

Skills

• Computer-based CPM Scheduling Programs
• Construction Management Software