Senior Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Atlantic Constructors•Henderson, NC

About The Position

Atlantic Constructors is seeking a Senior Project Manager to provide overall management direction for two or more commercial construction projects, estimate specified work packages, and develop new business opportunities for a client, group of clients, or geographical area. The role works with the project team and has supervisory responsibility. The Senior Project Manager plans and oversees project staffing, objectives, procedures, schedules, budgets, quality, and safety. The position serves as a liaison among clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and company teams; oversees construction through on-site supervision; and manages project documentation, meetings, permits, change requests, close-out requirements, payment processes, and project reporting. The role may involve travel to multiple job sites and work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a minimum of 8 years of project management experience, or an equivalent combination of vocational training and experience.
Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Project, or other scheduling tools.
Ability to make decisions and recommendations that may greatly affect corporate relationships with clients on managed projects.
Ability to multitask, follow written and oral instructions, demonstrate attention to detail, and use problem-solving skills.
Must adhere to company policies and procedures.
Must be available and have the means to report to multiple job sites as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Experience with quality control (ISO 9000).
Experience with production tracking.
Experience with project scheduling.
Prior military experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and maintain or staff key field positions through department heads or trade managers.
Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within corporate policy and client direction.
Act as liaison with prime clients and architect/engineer contacts to facilitate construction activities.
Assist in estimating specified work packages and solicit subcontractor and supplier proposals before submission deadlines.
Monitor and control construction through administrative direction of on-site supervision to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
Investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.
Represent the company at project meetings and assist in strategy meetings.
Review project tracking reports to monitor productivity and labor utilization, and create and maintain internal project schedules.
Prepare accurate, timely submittal logs based on project drawings and specifications; track approved submittals and notify the superintendent of potential schedule impacts.
Prepare backup documentation for change requests and complete required project close-out documents on time.
Distribute contract documents and final requirement documentation to subcontractors, including drawings, specifications, general conditions, accepted alternatives, and addenda.
Schedule required construction meetings and attend owner/architect pre-bid, project, and close-out meetings.
Prepare correspondence with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers, including schedules of values, project schedules, memos, requests for information, transmittals, and submittals.
Submit building permit applications, follow up on review progress, receive approved permits, and request checks for associated fees according to procedures.
Proactively manage construction to achieve quality, schedule, budget, and safety objectives; maintain customer relationships and conduct project meetings.
Ensure prompt customer payment and timely payments to subcontractors and suppliers in accordance with agreements.
Document subcontractor and supplier quality and progress, and communicate changes to plans, specifications, and schedules.
Inform management about productivity, costs, quality control, document management, payment applications, and issues affecting quality, budget, progress, or safety.
Monitor staffing needs, evaluate performance, and address employee relations issues as warranted.
Perform additional duties as assigned.