Sr. Project Manager

About the role

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for managing all aspects of the project beginning with the preconstruction phase and continuing through final owner sign-off. The SPM serves as the day-to-day contact for the overall project team and leads the in-house and field teams for Yates.

Primary Duties

• Leading Safety Culture for project.
• Responsible for controlling costs and maintaining profitability for the project(s), utilizing extensive heavy construction experience.
• Manage field construction activity, engineering, and other field project(s) support activities.
• Supervises the development of project(s) schedules and monitors production to assure timely project(s) completion.
• Reviews cost reports and makes analysis to assist in reducing costs and maintaining productivity.
• Establishes project labor requirements and reviews these requirements with divisional management.
• Conducts regular project inspections and advises project supervision of work progress, quality of work and conditions requiring attention regarding safety.
• Covers work with subcontractors to ensure all subcontract work is within project scope and specifications.
• Administers project policies and procedures.
• Coordinates with architects, inspectors, and clients/owner representatives to isolate project issues and assists in developing solutions.
• Regularly conducts safety meetings and aid supervision in addressing areas and conditions requiring attention.
• Continually monitors project to assure company and regulatory procedures are adhered to.
• Maintains purchasing activities to assure quality material and timely delivery at competitive costs.
• Conducts regular meetings with project supervision to review project progress and to plan future construction activity.
• Determines the necessity of construction equipment and assures equipment is properly maintained.
• Oversight of Quality Control.
• Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles Follow Yates Code of Conduct Safety Responsibilities and Expectations
• Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work in accordance with the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices
• Report all incidents, near hits and hazards to management.
• Comply with statutory requirements, including duty of care.
• Participate in required and/or assigned training.
• Provide suggestions to improve Safety.
• Present a mature approach to working safely.
• Attend prestart and Safety meetings and contribute.
• Aid in administering the site safety program as required and ensuring Trade Partner compliance with OSHA standards and Yates Site Specific Requirements and all applicable safety codes and regulations.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate University degree or higher (preferably in Construction Management, Engineering, or a closely related field) is desirable.
• Other relevant education, training or work experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree.
• Ten (10) years previous construction management experience is required.
• Medium to large project experience ($100M+) is required.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of programs such as Primavera, Excel, Word, and MS Project.
• Experience with large / complex safety plan implementation.
• A proven track record of organizing project teams to accomplish project goals.
• Effective negotiation and contract management skills to represent the company with the Owner.
• Experience in managing a project using established methods of cost reporting, i.e. cash flow, safety, cost, schedule, VDC.
• Extensive knowledge of all facets of construction.
• A proven track record of organizing project team to accomplish project goals.
• Understand contract types and terms, i.e. General Conditions, Burn Rates, Fee Analysis, Understand various insurance programs, i.e. SDI, BR policies, OCIP, CCIP.

Competencies

• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented.
• Techically astute and strategic in thinking.
• Strong interpersonal skills along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to focus on details and can work well within a deadline driven environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-rounded base of knowledge in construction disciplines.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Business Acumen.
• Adaptability.
• Critical Thinking.
• Problem Solving.
• Decision Making.
• Strategy.
• Leadership.
• Collaboration.
• Financial Acumen.
• Time Management.