Senior Project Manager - Industrial Construction

Ross Group•Oklahoma City, OK

20d

About The Position

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER In this position, you will complete the project and verify that it meets expectations with regards to quality, schedule, plans, specifications and budget and act as the liaison between the Owner and Ross Group. In this role you will… Actively manage the budget on each project and develop scenarios which enable the budget to be achieved. Determine approaches that will enable the project to be completed under budget. Review the budget at least once a month to determine if variances are accurate and update estimate accordingly. Include project management team (Superintendent, Assistant Project Manager and Project Engineer) in review process to provide insight into approaches which will assist in completing the project under budget. Consult with COO, VP of Operations, Business Development and preform estimating services during the Pre-Bid Phase in order to remain current on activities. If assigned project, coordinate with referenced departments to study and monitor plans thoroughly prior to submission of proposal, update estimating of design deficiencies, alternates, staffing and equipment requirements. Attend Owner/Architect pre-bid, project and closeout meetings, Solicit subcontractors and suppliers for proposal prior to proposal submission time. Review/ negotiate contract with Owner and VP of Operations and prepare contract for signature. Prepare correspondence with Owner, Architect, Engineers, Subcontractors, Suppliers, etc. Examples of referenced correspondence include but not confined to the following items: Schedule of Values, project schedule, memos, request for information, transmittals and submittals. Submit building permit application, follow-up on review progress and receive upon approval. Submit Check Request to Finance for associated fees according to Check Request procedures. Establish procedures for submission of application for payment, request for information, change orders and submittals and for coordination of owner furnished equipment during Pre-Construction meeting with Owner/Architect. Document management is to be defined and determined for routing and response. A chain of command is to be established for pre-construction, construction and closeout phases of project. Proactively manage project to achieve quality, schedule, budget and safety. Utilize and maintain tools: schedule and document management to track and record project performance. Maintain customer (Owner, Architect, Engineer, Subcontractor, Supplier, Public Official and Ross Group Employees) relations and conduct project meetings. Ensure prompt payment from Owner and payment to Subcontractor and Suppliers occurs according to percentage complete timely upon receipt from Owner. Document quality and progress of each Subcontractor and Suppliers. Update Subcontractors and Suppliers of any changes to the plans, specifications and/or schedule. Inform management of productivity, costs, quality control, document management and processing of applications for payment. Notify management of any issues that arise which affects quality, budget, progress and safety. Coordinate closeout requirements with the Architect, Owner, Subcontractors, Suppliers, Public Official, Ross Group Employees, Ross Group Management and any other relative agencies that may be involved. Tasks include, but not confined to obtaining, reviewing and submitting required certificates, insurance, operation and maintenance manuals, warranties and as-builts. Review each punch list generated by Architect, Engineer, Subcontractor and Ross Group Superintendent prior to commencement and upon completion. Monitor staffing needs, evaluate performance, and address employee relation issues as warranted for staff.

Requirements

Have a minimum of 20 years previous construction management experience required; program management of large, intricate domestic or international projects is a plus.
Have knowledge of and/or experience with heavy industrial material handling and processing projects. Familiarity with marine logistics is a plus.
Have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in related field. Preferred Degrees: Construction Management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering
Can plan, lead, organize and communicate with customers. Customers are Owner, Architect, Engineer, Subcontractor, Supplier, Public Officials, RG Employees and any other entity associated with the project.
Have proven successful project history. (Quality, Schedule, Budget and Safety)
Can relocate to project site if required. Work flexible hours, average of 50+ hours per week.
Have working knowledge of MS Office, MS Outlook, and Primavera.
Ability to manage $15M-100M/ year of projects.
Ability to effectively manage multiple project teams including more than one (1): Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, and Site Safety Health Manager.
Dependability in meeting attendance guidelines.
Reviewing and accepting company policies and procedures for performing.
Showing initiative in seeking increased responsibilities and volunteer readily for additional assignments when needed.
Effectively performing employment responsibilities balancing the utilization of time versus costs.
Progressive in increasing job knowledge and exhibit ability to learn and apply new skills.
Making timely decisions using sound and accurate judgment while keeping appropriate people informed in the decision process.
Identifying problems, gather and analyze information skillfully. Consult with entities associated and affected by issue.
Planning a project effectively from the onset, utilizing past experience to identify coordination issues during pre-construction phase in order to optimize project performance.
Leading project to completion utilizing management skills to effectively coordinate with each entity associated with the project.
Organizing and prioritizing work activities while utilizing efficient time management skills in meeting deadlines or staying on schedule with projects.
Communicating effectively and professionally both verbally and in written correspondence.
Meeting established goals while demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness to ensure quality of work.
Ability to effectively manage the staff through ensuring appropriate staffing, providing formal and informal evaluations/feedback, addressing employee issues when warranted and providing appropriate training and mentoring.
Work outdoors in extreme conditions such as cold, heat and humidity on an occasional basis.
Use visual and auditory skills as required.
Stand, climb, bend and stoop as required on an occasional basis.
Handle rapidly changing priorities to accomplish project goals.

Nice To Haves

program management of large, intricate domestic or international projects is a plus.
Familiarity with marine logistics is a plus.
Preferred Degrees: Construction Management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

Actively manage the budget on each project and develop scenarios which enable the budget to be achieved.
Determine approaches that will enable the project to be completed under budget.
Review the budget at least once a month to determine if variances are accurate and update estimate accordingly.
Include project management team (Superintendent, Assistant Project Manager and Project Engineer) in review process to provide insight into approaches which will assist in completing the project under budget.
Consult with COO, VP of Operations, Business Development and preform estimating services during the Pre-Bid Phase in order to remain current on activities.
If assigned project, coordinate with referenced departments to study and monitor plans thoroughly prior to submission of proposal, update estimating of design deficiencies, alternates, staffing and equipment requirements.
Attend Owner/Architect pre-bid, project and closeout meetings, Solicit subcontractors and suppliers for proposal prior to proposal submission time.
Review/ negotiate contract with Owner and VP of Operations and prepare contract for signature.
Prepare correspondence with Owner, Architect, Engineers, Subcontractors, Suppliers, etc.
Submit building permit application, follow-up on review progress and receive upon approval.
Submit Check Request to Finance for associated fees according to Check Request procedures.
Establish procedures for submission of application for payment, request for information, change orders and submittals and for coordination of owner furnished equipment during Pre-Construction meeting with Owner/Architect.
Proactively manage project to achieve quality, schedule, budget and safety.
Utilize and maintain tools: schedule and document management to track and record project performance.
Maintain customer relations and conduct project meetings.
Ensure prompt payment from Owner and payment to Subcontractor and Suppliers occurs according to percentage complete timely upon receipt from Owner.
Document quality and progress of each Subcontractor and Suppliers.
Update Subcontractors and Suppliers of any changes to the plans, specifications and/or schedule.
Inform management of productivity, costs, quality control, document management and processing of applications for payment.
Notify management of any issues that arise which affects quality, budget, progress and safety.
Coordinate closeout requirements with the Architect, Owner, Subcontractors, Suppliers, Public Official, Ross Group Employees, Ross Group Management and any other relative agencies that may be involved.
Monitor staffing needs, evaluate performance, and address employee relation issues as warranted for staff.