Senior Project Manager

Position Description:

WCI’s Senior Project Manager is a leadership position and must demonstrate a mastery of the cradle-to-grave aspects of the entire life cycle of a commercial and/or institutional design/build project. The position includes an excellent understanding of process management and the ability and agility to perform work that is contracted through a variety of delivery methods. The Senior Project Manager accomplishes work primarily by means of subcontractors; however, he/she has the capability of managing self-performed construction activities that benefit the project.

Essential Functions of Senior Project Manager Position

Expert working knowledge of civil, architectural, mechanical or electrical discipline and a strong understanding of the other disciplines.  Strong analytical skills and the ability to effectively use a variety of estimating, scheduling and reporting software tools. The ability to effectively communicate with management, subcontractors, customers and peer group and act as a problem solver at all levels within the organization. Ability to travel to different jobsites within a designated geographical area.

Senior Project Manager Responsibilities

·         Manage the construction workflow process starting in the project origination phase, to include estimating, negotiation, contracting, buyout, construction administration, financial management and closeout.

·         Meet with Owners and Design Professionals to determine project requirements, manage client satisfaction, and take immediate action to respond to problems and concerns.

·         Acquire and manage all building permits and other regulatory prerequisites.

·         Visit project work sites, clarify scope of work, and prepare cost estimates and proposals.

·         Evaluate projects for constructability and value-engineer cost savings.

·         Establish, monitor, communicate and maintain project schedules utilizing contemporary scheduling software.

·         Develop and implement strategies to self-perform and to outsource the various aspects of a project to achieve the projects objectives of price, schedule and quality.

·         Negotiate contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders to assure that all project goals are being addressed.

·         Proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions.

·         Take a lead role in conducting and documenting project progress meetings.

·         Determine and implement the appropriate level of project control (i.e.: submittal logs, change order logs, etc.).

·         Manage project costs to ensure budgets are maintained.  Document and manage changes in the work to ensure the interests of all stakeholders in the project are reasonably met.

·         Create and follow up on monthly requisitions to the Owner and maintain a regular dialogue with the project(s) vendors to ensure all financial matters are kept within contract terms.

·         Ensure that all aspects of the project are compliant with all contract terms and legal requirements that govern the project and the community in which the project(s) takes place.

·         Administer client-specific programs, such as CQC, Safety, Environmental Stewardship, etc.

·         Provide timely and cordial interaction with supporting work groups, such as Accounting &  HR etc.

·         Document substantial completion: manage the project closeout process to ensure timely completion.

·         Take a lead role in providing training, mentoring and coaching to assist and develop other members of the project team.

·         Participate in industry networking functions and take a leadership role whenever possible.

·         Act as mentor and resource to encourage staff to seek out learning opportunities and professional development.

Minimum Qualifications

·         B.S. degree in Engineering or Construction Management with a minimum of 10 years of experience with a commercial and/or industrial general contractor or 20+ years of directly related experience with no degree.

·         A minimum of 5 - 7 years of experience in government contracting is preferred

·         Experience estimating and managing self-performed work activities and subcontracted work.

·         An expert working knowledge of construction means, and methods associated with the renovation of commercial and institutional buildings and site work related tasks.

·         High level of proficiency with spreadsheets, email and other software used in the construction industry.

·         Current safety credentials to include OSHA 30, First Aid and CPR

·         Current CQC certification issued by USACE / NAVFAC as required by project

·         US Citizenship required for most positions.

·         A grace period of up to six months may be allowed to obtain stated credentials.