Sr. Project Manager

About the Role

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the overall management of multiple construction projects and project teams in accordance with company policies, procedures, and goals, either personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management of multiple construction projects by supervising Project Managers and project teams to ensure completion on time and on budget.
• Promote healthy relationships with the ownership team and consultants.
• Update Project Executive on the status of projects and performance of project teams.
• Oversee project teams in the management of projects in accordance with company policies and contractual obligations.
• Review and understand project pre-construction planning and documentation.
• Review executed general contract agreements to fully understand and comply with all contractual terms and obligations between owners and contractor.
• Review and understand the relationship and obligations between contractor and all project design, engineering, and development consultants.
• Support the purchasing department and Project Managers with direct involvement in the buy-out process to maximize profitability and completeness of subcontractor scopes.
• Review all project subcontract agreements and major supplier purchase orders to fully understand and comply with all contractual terms and obligations.
• Become intimately familiar with all project plans, specifications, and requirements.
• Work with Project Managers and Superintendents in the creation, management, updating, and reporting of construction schedules through project completions.
• Oversee the monitoring and achievement of project schedule milestones and reporting of delays to owners.
• Oversee project teams in scheduling and monitoring the submittal process and material procurement.
• Oversee Project Managers on the timely and accurate preparation of monthly payment applications and pursue timely payments by the owner.
• Provide oversight of project RFIs.
• Oversee change management processes with Project Managers.
• Attend weekly project team meetings.
• Attend and contribute to all project OAC meetings, managing the project team in updates of various tracking documents.
• Provide oversight and periodic review of project daily reports for completeness and timeliness.
• Oversee the Project Manager and Superintendent in the quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of all project installations.
• Provide oversight of project final inspections and close-out.
• Monitor and audit project team correspondence with the owner, lender, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Provide oversight of project staff in public agency coordination and permit applications.
• Monitor the accuracy and timely delivery of required project deliverables in accordance with contract requirements.
• Promote the maintenance of a safe work environment and adherence to all company safety policies in conjunction with the project team and company Safety Coordinator.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Mentor and supervise Project Managers and project teams.
• Monitor and manage the workloads of Project Managers and project teams to maintain efficient productivity.
• Support the recruitment and interviewing of potential new project staffing candidates as necessary.
• Promote accountability and responsibility of Project Managers in adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Motivate and coach Project Managers and project teams to continually improve performance and respond to customer needs.
• Review and monitor performance of Project Managers and conduct periodic performance reviews.
• Develop performance improvement plans as necessary.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s HR policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of construction project management experience, including 5 years of multi-family construction experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college-level courses in construction management or a bachelor’s degree in construction management or business-related major preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of the building industry.
• OSHA 10-hour and CPR/First-Aid certifications.
• LEED credentials a plus.
• Valid CA driver’s license is required.
• Competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PM Web, or other construction project management software.

Skills

• Read, write, and communicate fluently in English.
• Understand and perform basic mathematical functions including equations, fractions, percentages, ratios, and fundamental geometry.
• Understand construction industry terminology.
• Read and understand construction drawings and details.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Detail-oriented analytical skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to logically analyze and solve problems with limited standardization.
• Perform tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Make cost-effective decisions quickly and easily.
• Set realistic timetables, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks.
• Adjust and adapt to changing conditions and unforeseen events.
• Anticipate, identify, and clearly define potential problems.
• Work with others to resolve issues.
• Work well under pressure with deadlines.
• Work cooperatively with a variety of personality types.
• Cooperate positively as a team member.
• Seek and incorporate the ideas of others.
• Express ideas and present information clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Represent the company and conduct self with the highest levels of professionalism, honesty, and integrity.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from company executives, ownership, clients, employees, and the general public.
• Interpret and understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Work Environment

• Perform job duties in a professional office environment on a construction site where standard office equipment is routinely used.
• Regularly traverse project sites, including the interior and exterior of buildings under construction.
• Periodically travel to the company office, clients, partners, vendors, and consultants.
• Travel to other construction job sites and meetings at off-site locations as required.
• Physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs and ladders, using hands and fingers to operate office equipment, speaking, hearing, seeing, and driving a motor vehicle.
• Occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds (reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities).
• Follow all safety requirements related to assigned duties, including handling and operating company-provided tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Full-time exempt management position; occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Benefits

• Monthly Auto Allowance.
• Employer-Paid Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition Reimbursement for continuing education.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays.
• Opportunities for Career Growth and Leadership Development.