Project Manager

Marriott Vacations Worldwide•Orlando, FL

About The Position

As a member of the professional staff, contributes specialized knowledge and skill in a discipline (e.g. Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Information Resources, Operations Planning & Support, Sales & Marketing) area to support team and/or department business objectives. Generally works under limited supervision, but within established guidelines, producing and analyzing more complex business information to assist in the decision making process. The general function of a Project Manager is to provide leadership through setting expectations, ensuring communication, providing guidance to all participating individuals involved with the reserve budget. The manager ensures that the services provided are in the best interest of the company. This manager supervises a diverse group of professionals performing complex work, managing workflow, and monitoring performance. The Project Manager is accountable for staff performance, owner and/ or client satisfaction, and maximizing staff utilization and reports to the Director of Engineering. The Project Manager is directly involved with individuals to ensure all projects are delivered on schedule as well as within budget having authority to complete the project within the defined scope and client agreement.

Requirements

Generally a professional position with specific knowledge in a discipline (e.g., Accounting, Human Resources, Information Resources).
College degree and/or relevant experience typically required.
2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major; 2 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.

Responsibilities

Coordinating all aspects of the job from being award through completion which would include, scope, bid reviews, awarding of contracts as well as vendor management.
Participate in coordination & review meetings with Owner(s), financial representatives, Architects, Engineers, City officials & Contractors.
Understand the project scope, specifications, qualifications, quality standards, details, and schedule.
Identify research, qualify & purchase of long lead and buyout items.
Assist with review & development of project schedule. (submittal, coordination, production & installation)
Manage submittal process. (shop drawings, product data, samples and mock-ups)
Assign appropriate parties to project specifics and overseeing project development to ensure that they are executing their role and responsibilities in accordance with dictated policies and procedures.
Will oversee and ensure financial performance for the group.
Assign work and manage staff utilization through the allocation of resources to projects.
Resolve imbalances in project workload with other parties involved to maximize utilization of resources
Will work closely with the discipline of vendors & contractors to ensure that the owner(s) best interest and dictated procedures are followed by all project participants.
Assists as required with proposal preparation, including development of scope, fees, schedule and staff assignment.
Establish strong customer relations and leverage opportunities to build customer loyalty through regular client communication.
Will interview and hire new contractors.
Conducts performance management and staff development
Works with owner/ client to develop operational procedures and protocols, continuously adhering to, maintaining and further developing such systems.
Keeps other informed on contracted availability and capabilities.
Reports on staff utilization and overhead performance.
Review client ability and leverage existing client base.
Assist and direct the activities of assigned construction related projects, departmental moves, and capital equipment reallocations/additions.
Provide cost estimates and project coordination of assigned facilities and maintenance improvements at all facilities.
Work with outside contractors and suppliers, purchasing materials and services required for completion of assigned responsibilities.
Assist in the preparation of capital budgets for all owners and/ or clients.
Assist in the development of departmental policies and maintain departmental information and resource files.
Develop maintenance programs for buildings and grounds such as evaluating maintenance alternatives, general building preventative maintenance, and recommends corrective action.
Oversee projects in such a way to minimize any disruption with our customer experience
Oversee and enforce standards for vendors working on site, uniforms, behavior and OSHA compliance