Overview

The Senior Project Manager I is responsible for managing complex construction projects with the goal of meeting schedule, quality, safety, and gross margin projections while maintaining good partner, project team, customer and vendor relationships in accordance with Holland Partner Group’s Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate mastery of Project Manager II job functions.
• Lead the design and entitlement efforts, construction, and close-out on assigned projects.
• Initial review of and forwarding for final approval by Director of Construction and/or Vice President of monthly projections, prepare reports of project margin processions, and report significant deviations from the budget.
• Ensure necessary permits are obtained in a timely fashion for the project.
• Create and/or review of proposals and detailed estimates for Vice President approval.
• Oversee the coordination of quality control, safety program, job scheduling and productivity of field operations.
• Be first point of contact with other Holland business units regarding project specific questions (i.e. Operations, Design & Planning.)
• Manage design aspects and development of specifications to meet expectations. Accountable for design to be within hard cost budget.
• Prepare and direct others in making cost estimates and change orders.
• Develop proposals for construction projects according to customer specifications and in-line with company business plans.
• Review and approve construction documents and agreements within the scope of their assigned responsibilities.
• Assist in monitoring, reviewing and controlling project costs to ensure project completion on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with established goals.
• Manage subcontractors to ensure their work is being performed according to the schedule and set quality and safety expectations.
• Participate in national level initiatives
• Provide leadership and guidance to subordinates on assigned project(s).
• Work to optimize team effectiveness and assist in leading the project team.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationship with team, company personnel, and subcontractors.
• Monitor, enforce and maintain job safety for the project by supporting and participating in all safety programs, ensuring all crew is using required safety equipment and continually monitoring the job site to ensure safety requirements are met in accordance with Holland safety polices.
• Represent Holland Partner Group in a professional manner at all times.
• Conform to company apparel standards and set a positive example for all Associates.
• Perform all other duties as directed and assist the overall team effort in any way possible.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field strongly preferred (preference to Engineering degree).

Experience: Minimum of ten years of experience in the construction industry required, with most of that time spent in project engineering or project management. Design-build and jobsite experience required. A Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in a related field may be considered in lieu of some experience. Professional engineering or architectural registration is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Thorough knowledge of major aspects in design and construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Ability to work productively with customers and vendors in all departments.
• Ability to independently lead smaller project teams and appropriately handle stress.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees while inspiring respect and credibility.
• Skilled in supervising and motivating others and efficiently managing design-build projects.
• Adept at problem solving, communicating, working efficiently, and constructively challenging subordinates
• Strong organizational skills with a superior analytical aptitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be honest, a self-starter, driven, and prepared to work in a team environment
• Proficient in the use of MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to command a mastery of company used software such as Procore, Bluebeam and others.
• Execute assigned tasks and responsibilities using technology tools per Holland’s best practices.

Attendance: This full-time position is exempt and requires the ability to be present and available during business hours to meet company and department needs. Additional hours or flexible schedule may be required.

Working Conditions: This position may be assigned to a construction project site that may involve work conditions requiring protective equipment and training that conforms to OSHA and applicable state agency regulations. Office and toilet conditions may be temporary in nature. Site offices may be subject to dust, noise, and temperature variations not typically encountered in a standard office environment.

This position also requires:

• Valid driver’s license.
• May require individuals to furnish their own vehicle to transport customers, tools and/or supplies to and from the office and assigned project(s).
• Travel and overnight stays.
• Ability to lift or move up to 20 pounds.
• Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.
• Fluency in English both verbally and non-verbally. 

Benefits: Holland is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA), income replacement (Life Insurance, Long-term Disability) and retirement savings through our 401(k), including employer match. Supplemental benefits are also available (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Short-term Disability) and we are proud to offer our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer PTO in addition to Paid Sick Leave, paid holidays and a generous Sabbatical after every 5 years of service. There are also opportunities to share in the success of the company through our profit share programs.