The Senior Project Manager manages/leads all activities associated with the construction of an assigned project, from beginning to end, ensuring that projects are completed within expected time and budgetary constraints.  The Sr Project Manager works directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget.  They also collaborate with other departments to ensure all aspects of each project are executed smoothly.  Depending on the scope of the project, this may include managing or coordinating with a team of Project Coordinators, Project Administrators, and other Project Managers. #LI-KF1

Core Responsibilities:

• Manages all activities associated with the construction of an assigned project.
• Managing multiple projects of significant impact.
• Managing a group of project managers, coordinators, and administrators, and acting as lead mentor to other members of the project management team.
• Ensures that all contractual terms and obligations of such projects are maintained.
• Ensures projects meet cost requirements.  Meets with VP of PM and/or Exec VP Operations if costs exceed budget and obtains permission before approving out-of-budget costs.
• Ensures proper accounting for project change orders.
• Interfaces with necessary departments to determine the scheduling of work and materials.
• Meets with customers and vendors to identify potential barriers with resolutions that maximize production and minimize costs. 
• Visits the job site as needed and required.  This may consist of out-of-state travel. 
• Prepares reports for management.  Meets with key personnel to ensure the timeliness of the project.
• Meets and confers with Owners, Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Detailers, and Plant and Field crews to verify accuracy and completeness of all construction drawings.
• Reviews plans and proposals and determines proper procedures to accomplish company/department goals. 
• Ensures all aspects of projects are properly documented to ensure Schuff’s interests are protected.
• Directs, coordinates, and monitors activities being completed by project teams to ensure the overall quality of work.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

(This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform. Above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. Duties and responsibilities can be modified, expanded, reduced, or delegated by management to meet the company's business needs.

Required qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) to perform essential functions of this position: 

• Business Acumen - Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.

• Conflict Management - Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; scans situations; good at focused listening; can hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably; can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum noise.
• Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.