Construction Senior Project Manager

Lee Construction Group, Inc.•Charlottesville, VA

About The Position

Do you have experience with $5 to $20 million-dollar commercial construction projects, particularly those involving historic renovations, academic institutions, country clubs and hospitality? Are you a collaborative and positive individual with excellent communication skills? Are you a strategic thinker who will support the client’s vision by constructing buildings that enhance our community? Within our family of companies, you will experience a supportive and forward-looking culture which recognizes the whole person and encourages involvement in the community we have helped to build for four generations. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including: v Company Subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance v Voluntary Short Term Disability v Company 401(k) Plan v Paid Time Off v Holidays v Education & Training Opportunities v As a Project Manager at Lee Building Company, you will: Lead and guide a team to the successful completion of one or more commercial construction projects. Deliver the highest quality product, on schedule and within budget. Take a proactive and collaborative approach to building productive and enduring relationships with the entire project team, both internal and external. Build positive relationships with our clients/owners, design professionals, vendors and subcontractors through collaboration and proactive communication. Accurately and efficiently conduct project administration, cost control, schedule performance, and quality assurance to evaluate progress throughout all phases of the project. Handle and resolve unexpected challenges with a resourceful, problem solving mindset and the highest level of professionalism. Ensure adherence to our Safety for Life culture by exhibiting a strong safety focus; belief that the safety and health of all employees is not just about compliance, but about ensuring that everyone makes it home safely every day. Communicate the message of the Company Safety for Life Mission, Vision and Values to coworkers and trade partners. This position provides a great opportunity for you to grow with our company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction Management, advanced degree a plus.
10 to 15+ years of experience in commercial construction as a Project Manager, Project Coordinator or Office Engineer. At least 8 years of recent experience of projects $2.0 million and larger.
Solid technical knowledge of building construction means, methods and systems including complete understanding of all trades and work disciplines; familiarity with resources for maintaining current knowledge.
Ability to read, understand and interpret building plans, construction contracts and project specifications.
Strong and consistent communication skills, including emotional awareness, active listening, respectful language, constructive feedback, and collaborative problem solving.
Ability to build productive and enduring relationships through open collaboration within the project planning group, with field operations teams, design team and clients.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to communicate a plan, motivate others and instill company values, and accomplish the stated objective as a team.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude, professional demeanor and perform well under project constraints and deadlines.
Ability to retain flexibility, while still providing reliability and consistency. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the highest level of integrity.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to plan and prioritize objectives to achieve high-quality, successful results.
Proficient with Office 365 (Excel, Project, Word, Outlook), Procore, Bluebeam. Ability to achieve proficiency with new technology solutions.
Demonstrate a learning orientation. Willing to pursue related educational and training opportunities with intellectual curiosity for job performance improvement on an on-going basis, and to openly share knowledge and debate concepts with appropriate members of the project team.
Commitment to high ethical standards and sound business practices, upholding the core values of “Pioneering. Honorable. Professional.” in their personal presentation, leadership, communications, and actions.
Demonstrate a strong safety focus; belief that the safety and health of all employees is not just about compliance, but about ensuring that everyone makes it home safely every day. Has knowledge to identify general safety hazards anticipated for the scope of work they are managing and ensure that subcontractors are aligned with our Safety for Life culture.

Responsibilities

Lead and guide a team to the successful completion of one or more commercial construction projects.
Deliver the highest quality product, on schedule and within budget.
Take a proactive and collaborative approach to building productive and enduring relationships with the entire project team, both internal and external.
Build positive relationships with our clients/owners, design professionals, vendors and subcontractors through collaboration and proactive communication.
Accurately and efficiently conduct project administration, cost control, schedule performance, and quality assurance to evaluate progress throughout all phases of the project.
Handle and resolve unexpected challenges with a resourceful, problem solving mindset and the highest level of professionalism.
Ensure adherence to our Safety for Life culture by exhibiting a strong safety focus; belief that the safety and health of all employees is not just about compliance, but about ensuring that everyone makes it home safely every day. Communicate the message of the Company Safety for Life Mission, Vision and Values to coworkers and trade partners.