Senior Project Manager l

About the role

J.A. Watts, LLC (JWI) is a woman-founded professional services firm dedicated to creating a family-like culture where both clients and employees feel valued. We believe in staying true to our values while delivering exceptional results.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full application of the JWI Playbook across all project phases
• Act as the primary interface with the client and lead the project team through the entire project process
• Responsible for high level planning and programming analysis work including preparation of technical documents, testing plans, and proposals
• Establish and implement project objectives, policies, procedures, roles, reporting structures, and performance standards within boundaries of company policy and contract specifications
• Serve as a positive and professional ambassador of JWI, fostering strong relationships with clients and strategic partners
• Manage client/partner relationships
• Collaborate with clients, sub-consultants, and contractors to define work procedures and resolve complaints and construction problems
• Participate in industry networking events and organizations
• Introduce business strategies and pursuits
• Aid in the development of proposals and staff plans
• Strategize with leadership on opportunities for business development with existing and new clients
• Represent company in project meetings and attend strategy meetings
• Assemble and distribute meeting minutes
• Ensure effective communication is always maintained within the team structure and Senior Management
• Complete weekly and monthly reports concerning work progress, costs, and scheduling
• Produce project schedule; coordinate schedule updates and distribute internally and externally
• Manage all financial aspects of project contract(s), including labor, expenses, reviewing invoicing, and staffing projections to protect company’s interest
• Foster and maintain a positive working relationship with clients
• Create and oversee project budgets, manage project forecasts, schedules and expenses; anticipate potential changes to budget, schedule, and expenses and provide guidance and analysis of changes
• Responsible for ensuring that project deliverables are on time, within budget, and at the required level of quality
• Prepare and review design plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Responsible for interviewing, recommending, and negotiating contractual service agreements. Prepare, negotiate, and authorize revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Manage the design process, review design submissions, and ensure compliance with project requirements
• Schedule and facilitate project meetings
• Manage project staff and jobsite construction activities
• Investigate potential situations and implement corrective measures as necessary; develop contingency plans to mitigate potential risk
• Provide guidance, oversight, coaching, and mentoring to other project staff
• Prepare and monitor punch list items; manage the close out process to completion
• Aid in succession planning, team training, employee reviews and development, talent acquisition (including interviews) and support the Human Resources function for department
• Ensure the timely submission, review and approval of timesheets and expense reports
• Perform other duties as may be required/directed

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• 8+ years of experience
• Experience in airport/airline project or construction management is required
• PMP, PMI, PE, AIA, NCIDQ, certifications are a plus
• Ability to obtain and maintain an airport badge
• Excellent and timely oral and written communication skills. Proficient and electronic communication (email, chat, etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Self sufficient with some oversight; oversight from supervisor on employee/business decisions
• Advanced interpersonal and personal organization skills
• Advanced personal/project administrative skills. Entry to JWI Administrative (Deltek approvals, JWI contract/invoice management)
• Introductory to leadership, managing a team of direct reports, mentor, and problem solver with a commitment to excellence
• Ability to work with others to develop project budget; general understanding of JWI contract and staff plan, participate in invoice process
• Advanced multitasking skills, should be able to manage multiple projects or multiple portions of a large program, begin delegating tasks
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of contract management and budgeting/estimating
• Ability to work with diverse personalities to negotiate and resolve conflict
• Entry level leadership and influencing skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships with managers, peers, and subordinates
• Proficient using MS Office Suite and industry related project management software (e.g. Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, MS Project, Excel)
• Ability to manage multiple medium projects or part of one large project/program

Qualifications

• Ability to travel may be required depending on project specific needs or company business

Skills

• Project management
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Leadership
• Contract management
• Financial management
• Design and specification review
• Team management
• Project budgeting and forecasting
• Conflict resolution

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance options for employee and family
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options available
• Company-provided group life, short and long-term disability, and voluntary life options
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Student debt repayment resources available
• ID Theft protection
• Professional development and tuition assistance
• Company-sponsored social events

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Varies based on project needs