Senior Project Manager - K-12
About The Position
The Senior Project Manager administers and executes assigned construction projects safely, profitably, and on time, maintaining quality and integrity. The role may manage multiple projects and/or projects with larger contract amounts or greater complexity. It establishes and maintains professional relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers, and may participate in business development, estimating, bidding, and contract negotiations for assigned projects. The position has two progression levels. Step I manages fairly large projects valued at $51–$100 million and typically requires 10–15 years of experience. Step II manages complex large projects and/or multiple projects totaling $101–$199 million and typically requires a minimum of 15 years of experience. The Senior Project Manager is accountable for project safety, schedule, profitability, quality, customer satisfaction, and project-related personnel decisions. The role coordinates with project superintendents and engineers on execution methods, resources, schedules, procurement, cost management, contract administration, and project closeout. The position is safety-sensitive and requires compliance with applicable safety standards and procedures.
Requirements
- Experience in pre-construction managing construction projects.
- Thorough knowledge of contract documents, materials, equipment utilization, scheduling systems, productivity analysis, construction operations, and cash flow procedures.
- Four-year construction-related degree or an equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
- Proficiency with all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
- Experience working on K-12 projects in California.
- Step I typically requires 10–15 years of experience managing projects valued at $51–$100 million.
- Step II typically requires at least 15 years of experience managing complex projects and/or multiple projects totaling $101–$199 million.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with safety standards and procedures.
- Ability to perform the stated physical tasks, including frequent reaching and handling objects; occasional stooping, kneeling, bending, climbing, and lifting, pushing, or pulling; and sitting, standing, or walking short distances for up to an entire workday.
Responsibilities
- Manage the orderly transition of projects from estimating to field execution, including contract review meetings covering requirements, general conditions, schedules, budgets, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
- Complete project closeout requirements and punch lists promptly, and handle warranty callbacks quickly to maintain owner/client relationships.
- Coordinate with the Project Superintendent on execution means and methods, and review and monitor manpower, equipment, and material resources.
- Establish and maintain professional working relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
- Take overall responsibility for project success, including safety, schedule, profitability, quality, customer satisfaction, and project-related personnel decisions.
- Manage billings to ensure timely submission of payment applications and collection of payments.
- Develop the overall CPM schedule with Project Superintendent(s), coordinate procurement with Project Engineer(s), and ensure the project team uses the Last Planner System to manage schedules.
- Participate in preparing and reviewing estimates, considering cost control, equipment, constructability, formwork, materials, manpower, general conditions, schedule, and insurance.
- Participate in business development for selected projects, including client contact, relationship building, proposals, presentations, and negotiations.
- Prepare the Monthly Progress Report with Superintendent(s) by the 6th of each month, and use available reports to manage costs and prepare accurate cost projections.
- Review purchase orders and subcontracts prepared by the estimating department in a timely manner.
- Understand and administer prime contract terms and conditions, contract documents, subcontract agreements, purchase order agreements, and insurance; provide written notifications when needed to document impacts.
- Review and execute change orders, supplements, and cost control budget adjustments.
- Verify that agreements are executed and insurance is in place before subcontractors begin work onsite.
- Comply with safety standards and procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
Benefits
- Competitive pay; pay is weekly.
- Bonus eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401(k).
- Industry-leading health coverage starting the first day.
- Flexible Time Off (FTO).
- Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Workplace Wellness Programs.
- Mental Health Program.
- Life and Disability Insurance.
- Employee-Owner Perks.
- Educational Assistance.
- Sundt Foundation charitable employee-owner program.
- Training focused on personal and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
