Senior Project Manager Architectural Woodwork

ISEC•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager provides overall management direction to one or more projects, establishes project objectives and policies, maintains liaison with prime client contracts, and monitors construction and financial activities through administrative direction of the on-site construction manager. The role establishes and reviews priorities for the Project Engineer and is ultimately responsible for completing each project on time, within budget, and to the customer's satisfaction. The Project Manager coordinates project scope, schedules, purchasing, installation, materials, vendors, billing, cost projections, and change orders. The role also supports divisional improvement and maintains strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, general contractors, owners, and architects. The position manages and implements ISEC safety requirements, including promoting safety, assigning work to trained and qualified employees, correcting identified safety deficiencies, reporting incidents, and coordinating safe deliveries. The role requires advanced project and financial management capabilities, independent decision-making, and the ability to lead projects from start to completion. It may involve mentoring Level 1 and 2 employees, managing multiple direct reports, and assisting with hiring.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience.
Knowledge of CSI Code Division 6 architectural woodwork scope for commercial construction.
Ability to manage full project scope, including field coordination, scheduling, and employee oversight.
Leadership ability and capacity to execute strategies that result in successful and profitable projects.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers, the supply chain, and vendors.
Advanced knowledge of entitlement and contractual requirements.
Advanced financial acumen, including cash flow, cost projections, job cost, and billing projections.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of ISEC products, services, processes, and projects.
Ability to make independent decisions and drive a job from start to completion autonomously.
Ability to direct activities and offer recommendations and solutions.
Creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving issues.
Strong customer service, accountability, listening, communication, and follow-up skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Exposure to multiple or larger projects with increased scope and complexity.
Experience assisting in the development and mentoring of Level 1 and Level 2 employees.
Experience managing multiple direct reports.
Experience assisting with hiring.

Responsibilities

Analyze projects to determine scope and schedule requirements and coordinate with Purchasing and Installation to bring projects within budget and on schedule.
Attend Purchasing update meetings for new projects and assist the Purchasing Department as needed.
Pursue vendor contracts and obtain bond and insurance certificates through resolution.
Expedite, review, and perform quality control on shop drawings and submittals.
Analyze projects for job-cost overruns, under-runs, and omissions.
Verify field dimensions, backing locations, and mechanical and electrical rough-ins.
Release approved materials to suppliers and manufacturers in a timely manner.
Expedite material deliveries and address shortages.
Verify job readiness and coordinate material installation so work proceeds in an orderly and timely manner.
Review and code invoices and return them to Accounting.
Initiate and respond to daily correspondence with customers, suppliers, and the Corporate Office.
Update the ISEC Project Control/Document Control System as needed and include the Operations Manager on significant changes.
Coordinate long-haul deliveries with the in-house Logistics Department.
Review, issue, and update installation manpower schedules and sequence of operations.
Prepare, submit, obtain approval for, verify, and track billings until payment is received.
Price and process change-order proposals and coordinate with the Estimating Department when required.
Prepare, update, and issue weekly Cost to Complete Reports.
Set up cost projections for managed projects and update them monthly.
Read, understand, and follow master operating agreements with vendors and the Kewaunee Dealer Agreement.
Process Requests for Direction as needed.
Work with other Division personnel to establish and achieve divisional goals and develop methods and ideas to improve ISEC performance.
Promote ISEC and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, general contractors, owners, and architects.
Manage and implement ISEC safety requirements and promote a positive atmosphere committed to the Safety Promise.
Coach employees who need improvement and assign work only to employees trained and qualified for the task.
Ensure recognized safety deficiencies are promptly corrected.
Report injuries and incidents to Managers and the Safety Department.
Plan and coordinate job-site deliveries using safe practices.
Deliver outstanding service to internal and external customers, take ownership of customer problems, listen and clarify needs, follow up in a timely manner, act accountably, and maintain friendly and respectful interactions.
Provide leadership, manage full project scope including field coordination, scheduling, and employee oversight, and execute strategies that result in successful and profitable projects.
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers, the supply chain, and vendors.
Make independent decisions and drive jobs from start to completion; direct activities and offer recommendations and solutions.
Assist in developing and mentoring Level 1 and Level 2 employees; may manage multiple direct reports and assist with hiring.