Senior Project Manager

ISS•Chicago, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive and deliver strategic and innovative outcomes across several of our national accounts. In this role, you will be responsible for setting and executing the account’s strategy for capital projects, across multi-site portfolios. This role will lead the collaboration and communication with internal and external stakeholders. It will involve leading projects from the initial design phases, through post-construction completion and on to achieving high levels of repeat business. This position requires a knowledge of manufacturing, industrial, commercial, and office sectors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from a university preferred; degree in construction management, cost management, building sciences, technical, mechanical, electrical engineering preferred; equivalent experience may be substituted for education.
Expert in use of Project Management software, especially Microsoft Project
Knowledge of cost estimating and budget management
Skilled in computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with team members and with customers at all levels of an organization
High level of organization and ability to prioritize
Ability to lead and work with cross-functional teams
Sitting at a computer for extended periods of time
Must be able to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods
All employees must adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This includes following safety protocols, maintaining environmental responsibility, and upholding quality standards in all tasks. Employees are expected to actively participate in HSEQ training and report any potential hazards or compliance concerns.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional projects and programs end-to-end using a formal ISS Global process
Lead collaborative workshops with the client(s) to set expectations for project objectives, including cost, timing and quality expectations
Develop and manage the project schedule
Develop and deliver on margin expectations
Chair meetings (internal and external) with clear follow-through and close-out of actions and risks
Build and maintain strong supply chain relationships, including with architects, engineers and sub-contractors
Lead the permit process with local governing authorities
Prepare project reports, encompassing key project updates and financial tracking
Collaborate with ISS HSE and legal teams to ensure the safe and contractual delivery of projects
Continuously seek new ideas and make improvements to processes, templates and tools
Lead and manage new RFPs for existing and new customers
Collaborate with internal ISS teams to ensure alignment with account success
Proactively manage risks and mitigation plans
Track and document critical project components and milestones
Other duties may be assigned