Sr. Project Manager

Summary

The Senior Project Manager directs all project management staff, resources, and activities necessary to successfully complete any single project or multiple projects the Company may undertake regardless of type, size or complexity, and works with the Project Superintendent as a team to produce a quality product on time with a minimum of cost.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs various administrative duties during project start-up, such as:

Establishes a responsibility matrix, in consultation with the Project Superintendent.

Develops the project budget and schedule of values.

Obtains necessary licenses and permits.

Obtains necessary contractual documentation from subcontractors and vendors.

Manages and administers the construction phase of the project, including:

Manages the change order and claims process.

Consolidates and submits pay applications.

Interfaces with the Superintendent, subcontractors, and suppliers

Controls and reports project progress, in consultation with the Superintendent.

Reviews costs and implements cost control procedures.

Manages all project close-out activities, including:

Ensures completion of items from corrective action lists and punch lists.

Obtains necessary licenses and occupancy permits.

Prepares final documentation.

Assists Preconstruction Services in estimating.

Establishes, in conjunction with the Superintendent, the project schedule, detailed estimate, and staffing.

Resolves unfavorable variances from established budgets or schedules.

Develops and maintains good relationships with managers of clients, architects, and engineers.

Conducts subcontractor buyout and major project purchasing.

Guides the professional development of subordinate project management staff through programs of instruction and training.

Assumes primary responsibility for overall project quality, schedule, and profitability.

Performs work in a safe manner and actively encourages others to comply with safety rules and regulations, including wearing of personal protective devices.

Reporting Relationships:  

The Senior Project Manager reports directly to a Project Executive or Division VP.

Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers report directly to the Senior Project Manager.

Internal Interfaces with:

Accounting - discusses cost monitoring.

Preconstruction - assists in estimating new work.

General Superintendent - works together as a team; establishes and maintains a project responsibility matrix, schedules, and budgets; coordinates changes; and monitors the quality of work.

Safety Director - assures implementation of the Company's Safety Program.

External Interfaces with:

Clients - maintain relationships with client managers and pursue opportunities of repeat business.

Owner and Architect - develop and maintain a professional working relationship.

Local authorities - obtain necessary project licenses and permits.

Authority:

The Senior Project Manager has the authority, within the policies and procedures of the Company, to manage all aspects of the projects assigned.

The Senior Project Manager, in conjunction with the Superintendent, has the authority to direct the project from conception to conclusion by deciding on types of construction, use of materials, construction schedules, methods, meetings, and budgets.

Accountability:

Profitability of all projects assigned.

Adherence to project schedules and budgets.

Project quality,

Professional relationship with the clients, architects, and consultants, including maintaining that relationship after the project completion,

Professional working relationships with the Superintendent, Job Accountant, and other internal Company departments; and

Professional working relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and other external groups.

Relevant Knowledge Base:

Strong knowledge of