Senior Project Manager

Job description

Employment Type:  Full-Time 

FSLA:  Salary/Exempt 

Division:  Project Management 

Department:  Project Management 

Reports to:  Project Executive 

Supervisory Duties: Yes 

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) will be assigned to large complex projects or multiple projects and will serve as the main point of contact and corporate representative for all project stakeholders including Owners, OPM’s, developers, architects, engineers and subcontractors.  The SPM is responsible for oversight of the entire project’s life cycle including budget, cost, schedule, risk, resource management and safety while providing exceptional customer service.  The SPM will oversee the implementation of a Raving Fans action plan and will play a key role in business development including networking events, marketing initiatives, proposal preparation and interviews.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions 

• Lead and communicate with Field Supervision, Subcontractors, and Vendors to assist them in working to the Project Schedule.
  
   
• Represent Consigli with Owners, Architects, Consultants, Vendors and Subcontractors  
• Administer all financial aspects of the project including management of Owner’s contract term and subcontracts agreements. 
• Build effective working relationships with clients and the project team members.
  
   
• Manage multiple projects depending on size, complexity, and type.
  
   
• Continuously coordinate with field staff (General Superintendent, Project Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Safety Manager, etc.) on project goals, budget and schedule.    
• Mentor staff: manage multiple team members on a single large project or multiple projects. 
• Provide formal evaluation(s) of team members on performance and progress.  
• Oversee training and professional development plans of team members and assist in implementation. 
• Take ownership in the development of relationships with new clients, Owners, Architect and Engineers to generate new opportunities.
  
    
• Take lead in the development and management of optimal project profit opportunities including self-perform trades. 
• Participate in corporate and Project Management Department operations initiatives. 

Preconstruction Responsibilities

• Work with and support estimating throughout the proposal and preconstruction process.
  
   
• Provide constructability reviews of drawings and budget updates as necessary.
  
    
• Review prime contract and provide comments accordingly to ensure any specific contractual conditions are included in subcontract bidding documents. 
• Develop contract schedule with Superintendent. 
• Work closely with the Purchasing Department throughout the project procurement/buy-out process.
  
   
• Take lead with identifying, managing and reporting project risks throughout life cycle. 
• Identify and take lead in the development of conversion action plans to push the projects from preconstruction into construction.  
• Develop project financial plan with Project Executive and oversee initial budget development and project set-up. 

Project Management

• Attend and run weekly owner/architect/contractor (OAC) project meetings and subcontractor meetings; and manage the preparation and distribution of meeting minutes.
  
   
• Manage and support the maintenance of project logs (RFI’s, submittals, change requests, etc.).
  
    
• Coordinate with Project Scheduler to update and distribute project master schedule with input from Superintendent and project teams.
  
   
• Manage and support cost reporting, forecasting, budget and change management throughout the lifecycle of the project.
  
   
• Oversee all project reporting activities including Owner meetings, internal cost meetings, financial meetings and monthly reports. 
• Assist the project Superintendent and other team members in the resolution of all critical issues, RFI’s, etc.
  
  with a focus on quality, cost and schedule.
  
   
• Manage timely reviews and approval of invoices and subcontractor requisitions. 
• Manage the requisition process: maintain and report cash flow throughout the project and address/communicate issues proactively and promptly. 

Key Skills 

• A driven leader who spearheads Consigli’s corporate culture of Raving Fans. 
• Excellent business judgment demonstrated by consistently achieving project objectives while developing/maintaining outstanding relationships with Owner, Architect and Subcontractors.
  
   
• Develop and utilize business development skills in addition to project management responsibilities. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail evidenced by a strong command of all applicable contract and legal provisions. 
• Ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities.
  
   
• A strong sense of urgency and self-initiative.  
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to confidently and decisively take action. 
• Team leader with excellent diplomatic and communication skills, able to handle and resolve conflicts effectively in a firm but fair manner. 
• Train, develop and mentor team members.
  
   
• Full understanding of corporate profit models and institute opportunities to optimize margins.

Required Experience

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management or Architecture preferred. 
• A minimum of 10-15 years of experience within the construction industry in Project Management or similar role. 
• OSH 10 and OSHA-30 preferred. 
• Additional proficiencies shall include cost management software (Timberline, Sage preferred), scheduling software (Primavera P6 preferred) and construction management software (Procore preferred). 
• Knowledge and understanding of all PM, APM and PE, Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent responsibilities.

Required Skill Profession

Business Operations Specialists