What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager (Design-Build, Public K-12) position at Sellen Construction?
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The Senior Project Manager will lead the successful project performance of Education construction projects from inception to completion. They will collaborate closely with clients, owner's representatives, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and adhere to Sellen's Project Delivery Plan and quality standards.
Senior Project Managers demonstrate Sellen's brand and values by leading people to collaborate and drive projects successfully to completion. This Senior Project Manager will provide leadership and accountability for successful education project delivery in all phases of construction, often on complex or multiple projects. The Senior Project Manager develops key relationships with project stakeholders and uses excellent project management skills to bring the project to satisfactory completion. Senior PMs are seen as mentors and teachers for their project teams.
Design-Build / Progressive Design-Build and public K-12 experience is required.
The position is located in South Lake Union full-time.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of work experience and education.
AND
- 10 years' experience in construction management with progressive responsibilities and experience across a broad scope of work and project types.
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of emerging methods in commercial construction.
- Knowledge of Education project requirements and risk management strategies unique to those project types.
- Expertise in contract and documentation practices used in commercial construction.
- Working knowledge of financial reports and financial analysis.
SKILLS
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Expert organizational, scheduling, and planning skills.
- Solid budget and cost estimating skills.
- Excellent time management and task prioritization skills.
- Effective leadership skills.
- Strong client-facing business development skills. Able to attend industry events comfortably.
- Communication skills:
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Outstanding written communication.
- Communicates comfortably and effectively with new and diverse groups of people.
- Exceptional listening skills.
ABILITIES
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible, adaptable, and manage stress under pressure when experiencing setbacks and challenges.
- Demonstrated ability to delegate and assign responsibility to others, work collaboratively on a team, and hold others accountable.
- Demonstrated ability to respond constructively to feedback, coaching and change.
The full pay range for this position is $165,000 to $200,000. New hires typically start between $165,000 and $180,000, depending on direct professional experience and qualifications. Sellen's bonus plan is funded based on company performance and awarded based on individual performance. The bonus target for this role is 10% of salary. This role also includes an auto allowance of $1,000 per month, subject to eligibility. Learn more about Sellen's Fair Pay Workplace certification, our bonus plan, and other rewards and benefit programs here.
About Sellen
Sellen's purpose is to improve the lives of those around us - as builders, partners and neighbors. Our goal is to hire the best talent and develop the strongest project teams in the industry. If you bring strong skills, thrive in a project environment, and enjoy team spirit and collaboration, please introduce yourself.
Our Benefits
At Sellen, we provide our team members with an environment that promises safety, stability, and values mental health. Competitive benefits including 401(k) with up to 9.5% employer contribution, health insurance, health savings contributions, tuition benefits, and more. Sellen is the first general contractor in the country to receive the Fair Pay Workplace Certification, which ensures we are paying our people equitable across gender and race.
Our Culture & Reputation
Doing things the "Sellen Way" means being good at our craft, doing what's right, and caring for one another. As a local, employee-owned company, based in the Pacific Northwest for 80 years, we live, work and raise our families here, and Sellen is committed to actively supporting our community and our people.
Our DEI Commitment
We recognize the impact Sellen can make in creating a more diverse A/E/C industry. We envision a diverse workforce where people of color, women, LGBTQIA , and other underrepresented and historically underestimated populations are reflected at all levels.
Sellen is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.