Senior Project Manager (Ground Up)

Company Overview

JRM Construction is an employee-owned construction firm where people take ownership of every project and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding quality and a positive client experience. The company is guided by integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and genuine care for its people, providing an environment where employees can grow and help shape the company's long-term success.

Job Summary

A Senior Project Manager (Ground Up) is responsible for leading a project construction team and the overall management of project direction, planning, completion, and financial outcome. The Senior Project Manager directs and mentors on-site staff and requires business management acumen, strong leadership, organizational and time management skills, and strong communication and team building skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute the JRM BLDGS Operational play book across assigned projects and staff
• Implement and execute the JRM Safety Program across assigned projects
• Act as the JRM face of the project to clients, design team, etc.
• Manage and/or coordinate personnel and resources for the project
• Lead pre-construction efforts, including developing project schedules, site logistics plans, pricing studies, design team working sessions, value engineering exercises, and early works
• Manage all aspects of the project from inception through completion
• Prepare and execute the company development and construction plan
• Plan and execute project procurement, including creating bid packages, writing and coordinating scopes of work (and reviewing subordinate work products), managing the bid process and procurement schedule, leading descope meetings, preparing award recommendations, and negotiating subcontract awards with the Project Director and client
• Prepare trade contracts and document closing notes
• Oversee and direct the shop drawing, submittal, RFI, MEPS coordination, Document Control, and overall construction coordination process
• Plan and coordinate the project in conjunction with the Superintendent
• Accountable for performance of assigned projects, including project status, schedule, cost control, change management systems, financial forecasting, monthly reporting, and project close-out
• Maintain relationships with designers, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors
• Attend and lead project meetings, including staff/team, OAC, and problem solving/working sessions
• Maintain impeccable attention to detailed documentation protocols
• Review inspection and test data for compliance with specifications
• Provide operational planning and support for RFPs and pursuits, including content creation and presentations

Qualifications

• Established record of being the Project Lead on projects with a volume of $80M (concurrent aggregate) or $120M (single)
• Engineering, Construction Management, or related bachelor's degree, or equivalent years of related experience
• At least 10 years of experience in Core & Shell construction with completed interiors
• Working knowledge of various construction disciplines, union agreements/jurisdiction, cost control, scheduling, safety regulations, engineering drawings, and other related documents
• Specific experience building concrete hi-rise properties with minimum values of $50 - $150 million, as well as renovation experience
• Thorough understanding of the industry and the New York Metro market
• Understanding of construction contracts, retention, and releases
• 30-Hour OSHA certification
• 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User Certificate

Skills

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Microsoft Project / Primavera P6
• Bluebeam
• Procore (preferred but not required)
• Familiar/proficient in project financial software

Pay

To the extent this position is performed in New York City, the annual salary range for this role is $200,000 - $250,000. The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as tier, geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level.