Senior Project Manager - Design Build

About the role

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) for Design Build/General Contracting will manage the flow of information and partner with the Leadership Team, Sales/Business Development, Preconstruction, Architecture, Superintendent, Engineering, Manufacturing and Field Function teams in the execution of multiple preconstruction and construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight on work performed on multiple projects and various Clark Pacific (CP) project management stakeholders and will be instrumental in executing design-build/general contracting projects from the preconstruction phase through construction closeout.
• Participate/lead strategy, when applicable, in the execution of sales, design, and safe delivery of on-time and on-budget projects with exceptional quality consistent with CP standards.
• Internally and externally facing with respect to CP and client interface.

Requirements

• Exercise a high level of professionalism and confidentiality when working with staff, projects and proprietary information.
• Implement plans to achieve goals of the business unit thru the Development, Input, and Realization of the following:
• Target Value Delivery Execution Strategy
• Contracting Strategy for Joint Venture, self-perform/MFG scopes of work, design, vendors, and key trade contracts
• Procurement and supply chain strategy
• Estimate formats and reconciliations, cost model, and project procurement strategy
• General conditions approach and framework
• Integrated delivery approach with all applicable stakeholders inclusive of on-boarding, design effectiveness, and phase to phase continuity
• Insurance and legal approach
• Project specific safety, QA/QC, and risk management approaches
• Entire target value design/architecture approach
• Profit/Loss performance
• Develop and implement Executive level integration and consistent iterative reporting with delivery teams.
• Oversee timely delivery of superior design-build services for a multitude of projects and lead this effort with a team of professionals.
• Build an efficient, high-level communication flow with all internal and external project partners.
• Oversee management of project documentation (Contracts, Plans, Specifications, RFIs, Submittals, Meeting Minutes) coming from design and trade partners, ensuring alignment and consistency.
• Collaborate with Superintendent on site safety plan implementation (weekly safety meetings, pre-task planning, accident investigation).
• Partner with Superintendents in managing field operations (Scheduling testing and inspections, maintaining look ahead schedules, daily reports, quality management).
• Responsible for overall cost management from budgets, buyout, identification of changes through estimating and execution of change orders; oversee all invoice approvals of trade partners.
• Manage owner billings to maintain a positive cash flow.
• Regularly assess risks and opportunities for projects and implement plans to execute on both.
• Manage the relationship with the client and design team.
• Manage/mentor Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers.
• Maintain individual safety and project management certifications (OSHA 30, LEED, SWPPP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree required.
• Minimum of 7 years of construction related experience is required.
• Field experience is preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to effectively listen and engage with all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to negotiate with and influence peers, internal customers, and executives to gain acceptance of project solutions.
• Excellent organization and project leadership skills to drive topics with multiple stakeholders/interests.
• Problem solving skills that aim to remedy and prevent reoccurrence.
• Comfortable escalating issues while maintaining positive relationship with team members and other organizations.
• Possess the energy and determination to stay focused in the pursuit of short- and long-term goals, and to have the fortitude to persevere despite challenges and adversity.
• Reliable and dependable in performing job-related tasks, finishing assigned projects and meeting deadlines.
• Passionate about Clark Pacific’s vision and mission; able to promote, demonstrate, and communicate the mission, values and core competencies of Clark Pacific to others.
• Able to read plans and blueprints, with a firm understanding of prime contracts and contractual obligations associated with the company’s projects.
• Able to exercise appropriate discretion when handling confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Willingness and interest in stepping up into greater leadership role if the situation requires or the opportunity presents itself.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Working knowledge Microsoft Project and Procore.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, being paid on a weekly basis.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance with the options of using Kaiser and VSP for vision!
• Medical FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Employer paid life insurance paid by Clark Pacific
• Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Critical Illness, Accident Insurance and Whole life insurance.
• 401k matching 100% of the first 3%, then 50% of the next 2%.