Senior Project Manager

Zernco, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Commercial Construction team. If you’re a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values quality, relationships, and results—we’d love to connect.

Company Description

Founded in 1991, Zernco Inc. began as a small, family-owned cabinet shop, was incorporated in 1995, and quickly grew into a multi-state commercial general contractor. Since then, we have increased our national footprint to over 30 states and completed thousands of projects for our many repeat clients. Our commitment to quality and to our clients’ success has helped us build long-lasting relationships and solidified our reputation as one of the nation’s premier restaurant and retail construction providers.

Position Summary

Manages construction projects to ensure they are of high quality, completed on time, within budget, and in a safe environment. Leads and supervises project managers and project coordinators to deliver exceptional results for clients. Generates new projects from client base resulting in increased revenue.

Supervision/Direction

The supervisor sets the overall objectives and resources available. The employee and supervisor, in consultation, develop the deadlines, projects and work to be done. Completed work is reviewed only from an overall standpoint in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work, or effectiveness in meeting requirements or expected results.

Performance Expectations

• Manages construction team to complete projects safely, on time and in budget.
• Ensures that change orders are managed correctly with client approval and revenue captured.
• Receives positive feedback from clients and superintendents about the jobs managed.
• Has good internal communication with employees and receives good feedback from employees.
• Subcontractors and suppliers are productive, contributing to project completion on time and quality outcomes.
• Generates new business through referrals and repeat work with existing clients.
• Manages operations department’s personal development through the administration of 60-day reviews for new hires, quarterly conversations, and Annual Personal Development Plans.
• Works with the General Superintendent to keep seamless communication between office and field.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in construction science or construction management is required; and at least ten years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• OSHA 10-hour certification.
• First aid and CPR certification preferred.
• Experience and proficiency with AIA contracts, lien law, insurance, work-in-progress, and bonding procedures.
• Experience with scheduling and critical path methods.
• Knowledge of building design and development, structural engineering, construction processes and procedures, including design/build contracting, building codes and requirements.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles.
• Knowledge of building codes and ordinances regulating building construction.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret plans and specifications, technical reports and legal documents.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present information effectively at all organizational levels.
• Manage, train, and coach employees; provide regular performance feedback; set goals; monitor schedules; discipline employees, conduct periodic work inspections, and participate in interviewing and hiring.
• Ability to provide leadership; motivate employees; inspire respect and trust; effectively influence the actions of others.
• Maintain confidentiality of company, client, vendor, subcontractor, and employee information.
• Prioritize and plan work, meet tight timelines, handle multiple tasks, and organize resources for timely completion.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy.
• While performing the duties of this job, the physical requirements include sitting for extended periods of time coordinating eyes, ears, hands and feet. Must be able to extend, twist or make other movements involving the abdomen or lower back. Vision abilities include both up-close and distance vision. Must be able to occasionally lift and carry at least 25 pounds for both short distances and distances over 50 feet.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions