Senior Project Manager

JPI•Seattle, WA

3d•$165,000 - $215,000

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager provides leadership and management across the full lifecycle of two or more construction projects simultaneously, from pre-development through final closeout and delivery to the Owner. The role includes providing input on design, cost, and schedule; coordinating associated departments and project participants; overseeing and evaluating on-site personnel; coordinating subcontractors, materials, and equipment; and ensuring work is completed as specified, within budget, and on schedule. The Senior Project Manager is accountable for project documentation, project profit and loss, and successful closeout. The position establishes and manages project budgets and schedules, reviews plans and construction contracts, provides value-engineering recommendations, solicits and evaluates bids, and selects subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and trade partners. It creates and manages subcontracts and purchase orders, performs takeoffs and estimating, tracks project costs and schedules, manages changes, and reports project status to partners and company leadership. The Senior Project Manager promotes accountability, safety, quality control, and staff development. The role coordinates with the Project Superintendent and field staff, supports compliance with OSHA and company safety requirements, oversees project documentation and reviews, and ensures coordination with Property Management. It also handles project closeout materials, including operations and maintenance information and warranty documents, and evaluates warranty or repair requests. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or a related field, and at least five years of construction management experience. Construction experience must include large-scale multifamily projects; seven to nine years of experience is preferred. A degree in a non-construction field may be considered with additional construction experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or a related field of study; a non-construction-related degree may be considered with additional construction experience.
At least five years of experience as a Construction Manager.
Construction experience on large-scale multifamily projects, including at least five years in the multifamily construction industry.
At least three years of high-level or progressively increasing managerial experience.
Good knowledge of construction building codes.
Good working knowledge of construction estimating and scheduling practices.
Managerial skills appropriate to the position.
Excellent communication, organization, management, and people skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

Nice To Haves

Seven to nine years of experience.

Responsibilities

Represent and advocate for JPI’s culture and guiding principles.
Maintain accountability for assigned projects from pre-development through final closeout.
Develop project budgets and schedules; update construction budgets and schedules throughout the project.
Review plan sets for coordination and completeness and provide value-engineering recommendations for budget control.
Coordinate final construction documents, schedules, and budgets for closing; review construction contracts before execution.
Select subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and trade partners; solicit and evaluate bids and qualify proposals and bidders.
Create, issue, and manage subcontracts and purchase orders for project scopes of work.
Perform takeoffs and estimating to define work quantities and valuations.
Issue budget revisions, project cost projections, and timely, accurate budget and schedule reports for partners and company leadership.
Vet and issue contract change orders as appropriate while mitigating costs; manage project profit and loss.
Drive accountability among trade partners, consultants, field staff, and associated company departments.
Coordinate with the Project Superintendent on site activities and future project needs.
Evaluate, mentor, and assist with training and development of field staff.
Promote project safety and training; assist the Project Superintendent in enforcing subcontractor safety standards and applicable OSHA and company requirements.
Monitor completion of RFI and submittal review requests by field staff.
Ensure project drawings, specifications, ASIs, and critical updates are distributed correctly to team members and trade partners.
Ensure complete and accurate project documentation of work, products, and daily activities.
Review and approve subcontractor draw payment requests; prepare and submit general contractor monthly draws.
Ensure field staff meet quality-control requirements, coordinate with Property Management, and address consultant and design-discipline inspection reports.
Complete project closeout and secure Owner acceptance; provide required operations and maintenance information and warranty documents.
Evaluate and address warranty and repair requests from Property Management.
Provide construction input to Development, Design Managers, and design disciplines.
Coordinate with Development to obtain project permits.
Manage Assistant Project Managers’ duties and responsibilities on assigned projects.
Ensure field staff training is current and assist the Project Superintendent with resolution of field-related subcontractor disputes.
Assist the Regional Construction Manager on assigned projects when requested.