Senior Project Manager

Summary of Responsibilities

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for overall management direction to multiple construction projects (plans, budgets, schedules, organizes, and controls assigned projects). Maintains close contact with clients, monitors construction and financial activities to ensure project completion. This position may be on-site manager for large, complex projects. The Senior Project Manager should lead by example and uphold the mission and values of our client.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Initiate and maintain good working relationships with GCs and other contacts to facilitate project activities.
• Oversee and provide guidance on projects to Project Managers and field staff.
• Work with superintendents and foremen to plan, organize, and direct activities related to construction projects.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of company policy and contract specifications. Confer with Superintendents and Foremen to discuss such matters as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Monitor and control project through administrative direction of on-site Foremen to ensure project is completed on schedule and within budget.
• Investigate potential concerns and implement corrective measures to satisfy project requirements.
• Represent company in project meetings and attend strategy meetings.
• Work with contract administrator to manage financial aspects of contracts to protect company's interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the customer.
• Procure supplies and materials to complete project.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, field staff, and clients.
• Update job reports including work progress, costs, and scheduling updates.
• Work with field staff to assign workers to construction sites to work on specified projects.
• Proactively develop relationships with the subcontractor community.

Job Control and Execution

• Ensure that every project is managed to maximize customer satisfaction
• Ensure project quality control plan is in effect and followed
• Ensure punch list is completed to the customer's satisfaction
• Submit project change orders to clients within a week of request
• Return all calls and e-mails within 24hrs
• Ensure job processes are followed in accordance with policy
• Proactively monitor the progress of the project through updated schedules
• Assist the project staff in resolving scope problems with subcontractors

General Requirements

• Must possess a minimum of 15 years of construction management experience or comparable skills in a related field
• Must have extensive knowledge in asphalt, underground utility, earthmoving, concrete experience
• Must be able to manage multiple projects as well as lead multiple project managers.
• Monitors pre-construction responsibilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must know Microsoft Office and Project
• Must be self-motivated and punctual
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and have excellent follow up skills both internally and externally
• Must be professional and polished in appearance and speech