SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER (Hampton Roads, VA)

About the role

The Senior Project Manager shall be the company's Project Team Leader responsible for the overall coordination and management of new multi-family construction projects throughout all phases of the development process.

Responsibilities

• Assistance in feasibility, due diligence and proforma development for construction projects.
• Management of pre-development and design teams, including the coordination of design preparation documents to ensure accuracy, quality, value and compliance with standards and the budget.
• Direct responsibility for the permitting process.
• Lead the bidding, negotiation and contract/subcontract award process for new construction.
• Manage all aspects of contracts (writing, change orders, invoices and progress payments).
• Direct and manage the construction process.
• Maintain project budgets and costs.
• Attend and conduct weekly progress meetings to ensure the budget, schedule and quality expectations are achieved.
• Primary problem solver and handles conflict resolution on project.
• Initiate corrective action as warranted to achieve the project expectations and goals.
• Maintain project records including all current plans, specifications, submittals, construction change directives, change orders and closeout documentation.
• Actively share knowledge and lesson's learned from project experience.

Supervisory responsibilities

Employee will be responsible for directing and managing the pre-development teams, design teams and construction teams for multiple projects simultaneously. Employee shall possess the ability to mentor and coach project team members as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equal experience required.
• Minimum of 7 years multi-family project management experience in successfully delivering projects.
• Knowledge of budgeting and reporting processes.
• Exceptional computer skills in Excel and Microsoft Project, good working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and other industry related project management and scheduling software.
• Detail and deadline oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Advanced problem solving skills, business skills, organizations skills, solid verbal & written communication skills, excellent relationship building skills, as well as strong leadership and team management skills.
• Solid understanding of project management tools & approaches to manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects and the flexibility to lead diverse and dynamic teams to successfully deliver projects.

Work environment & physical demands

• Position requires extensive interaction with senior management, co-employees, public officials, design consultants, general contractors, subcontractors and venders. Employee is expected to work well with others and exhibit a professional and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Position requires minimal physical lifting of construction documents and requires extensive walking during jobsite visits.
• Position may require local travel 2-3 days per week to jobsites.