Senior Project Manager - Advanced Facilities

Sundt•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager administers and executes assigned construction projects safely, profitably, and on time while maintaining quality and integrity. The role may manage multiple projects or projects with larger contract values or greater complexity, and requires professional working relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. The position may also contribute to business development, estimating, bidding, and contract negotiations. The role has two progression steps. Step I is described as capable of managing projects valued at $51–$100 million and typically having 10–15 years of experience. Step II is described as capable of managing complex large projects and/or multiple projects totaling $101–$199 million, typically with at least 15 years of experience. This position has overall responsibility for project success, including safety, schedule, profitability, quality, customer satisfaction, and personnel decisions affecting the project. Sundt describes itself as a 100% employee-owned contractor, with employee-owners focused on building long-term prosperity for clients, communities, and employees.

Requirements

Experience in preconstruction managing construction projects, with 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.

Responsibilities

Manage the orderly and timely 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.
Coordinate with the Project Superintendent on means and methods; 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 safety, schedule, profitability, quality, customer satisfaction, and project-related personnel decisions.
Manage billings, 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, including consideration of 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 the Superintendent(s) by the sixth of each month; 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 orders, 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.