Project Manager (Change Management)

Suffolk Construction•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

The Mission Critical Center of Excellence manages billions of dollars in projects annually, specializing in data center and mission-critical construction for leading technology and telecommunications clients across the United States. Focused on fast-paced, MEP-intensive projects, the group is recognized for delivering complex solutions while offering significant opportunities for career advancement within the thriving mission-critical construction industry. The Project Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating all necessary project resources and documentation throughout the entire project lifecycle. This includes the maintenance of budget and schedule, and the management and administration of all contractual requirements, agreements with trade partners, purchase orders, meeting minutes and shop drawing logs. This individual also manages risk, insurances, general work performance and quality, and overall team progress against the project plan through consistent communication and collaboration with the owner and project team members. At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or applicable discipline and experience relative to project size/scope
5+ years of related experience
Excellent business judgment demonstrated by consistently achieving profitability objectives and strong project close-outs with client and subcontractor relationships in good standing
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail evidenced by a strong command of all applicable contract and legal provisions
Ability to consistently analyze and execute financial trade-offs which frequently involve dealing with incomplete data and ambiguity
Ability to constantly multi-task and handle competing priorities between Suffolk business needs, organizational issues, and sound customer relations
Possess judgment to know when to appropriately escalate issues up the chain of command
A strong sense of urgency and initiative
Able to quickly study and react to complex issues
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to confidently and decisively take action
Team leader with excellent diplomatic and communication skills, able to handle and resolve conflicts effectively in a firm but fair manner
The ability to manage and embrace change. Respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems
Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

Responsibilities

Lead and communicate with Suffolk Field Supervision, Subcontractors and Vendors to assist them in working to the Project Schedule
Represent Suffolk with Owner(s), Architects, Consultants, Government Authorities, Vendors and Subcontractors
Administer financial aspects of the Owner’s contract, subcontracts, and purchase orders
Build effective working relationships with clients and the Suffolk project team members
Project Start-Up: Review the general contract and contract documents and confirm the budget setup and project milestones
Create a schedule of values and project logs, plan for project safety and mobilization, including review and validation with team members
Purchasing process and document control: Maintain the buy schedule, write scopes of work, distribute and log subcontracts, write required contract riders and purchase orders, and confirm compliance with project insurance requirements
Review subcontractor references, obtain Subcontractor bonds, and maintain project files
Maintain and manage all purchase and delivery schedules, change order processes, shop drawings, document control logs, Owner, Architect and Subcontractor correspondence
Work with Purchasing in setting up/executing trade buyout including defining scope of work, authoring Exhibit B’s, ensuring scope coverage, coordinating buy and project schedules
Meeting Management: Attend all schedule and management meetings necessary to monitor and manage the project, chairing as appropriate
Financial Management: Manage all requisitions and payments including lien releases and project payroll and maintains best possible cash flow throughout the project, communicating issues proactively
Project Closeout: Deliver all necessary manuals to the Owner, consolidates project documentation and files
Manage subcontractor closeout, transfer of utilities, owner training, and punch list process
Deliver all warranties, as-builts and training to the owner