Senior Project Manager Installations

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Senior Project Manager is responsible for project development, development of the team on the project, estimating, and project coordination. This position requires a high degree of maturity, ethics and professionalism to ensure control of the company’s expenditures. The Sr Project Manager is responsible for managing a team of associates assuring the end-to-end delivery of client projects.

POSITION COMPETENCIES: Responsibilities associated with each position are a combination of organization-wide and department specific standards. Competencies are evaluated initially during each employee’s Introductory Period using the on-boarding plan and manager observations.  Thereafter, competencies are assessed on an on-going basis and formally documented annually using the Annual Performance Appraisal Form.                   

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and manage the team consisting of both Project Managers and Assoc Project Managers on the specifics of their programs and project management systems.
• Review and provide feedback to develop the Project Management Teams performance.
• Develop and manage the project ensuring strict adherence to company policies regarding contractor selection.
• Meet with customer representatives, architects, and engineers to establish project requirements, specifications, and schedules.
• Spearheads training efforts to ensure all Project Managers are consistent in Miller Zell ways of working
• Monitor and maintain construction project schedule.
• Serve as a liaison between MZ, contractors and MZ customers.
• Enforce contractual requirements.
• Review and approve all change orders.
• Execute all contract documents.
• Build relationships with Subcontractors and Installation Crews.
• Schedule Subcontractors.
• Schedule Crews.
• Train Crews and Subcontractors.
• Create project specific installation manuals.
• Manage project specific reporting, completion and closeout.
• Manage Subcontractor Invoicing/Customer Billing (where applicable).

• Estimate Projects.
• Order Equipment.
• Implementation of an effective project management strategy.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:  Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in commercial retail construction management. Experience managing a team of direct reports.

Special Skills/Qualifications: 

• Must function well in a fast-paced environment with high energy and a high sense of urgency, Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple, high priority projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of installation practices and techniques.
• Ability to prepare project documentation and direct project meetings.
• Strong analytical and planning skills.
• Proficient with MS Project and Outlook.
• Must be able to read floor plans and construction documents.