Senior Project Manager

Life Care Services•Des Moines, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for certain aspects of planning, development, design, and construction of new and redevelopment projects related to senior housing as assigned by the Director of Development. The PMSPM must have the ability to work with colleagues, clients, and project teams in a cooperative manner while remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism, and confidentiality. Experience is Everything. At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you’ll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promises define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative workspace. You’ll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of seniors.

Requirements

Requires 5+ years prior relevant experience within the building design/construction, real estate development, or senior living industries
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Real Estate or other relevant majors

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a Project Management role with the ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously is preferred
Experience in consultant and contractor selection methods, contract types, and management of contracts
Experience with the planning, scheduling and management of the development, design or construction processes
Exposure or Experience with marketing and sales as transferable to the occupancy development process
Experience in the senior housing, multi-family housing, hospitality, and/or health care building typologies

Responsibilities

Support the Directors and Project Development Managers (PDM)
Organize and track project documentation and reporting (as appropriate)
Manage projects in progress including owner’s representative type duties, consultant and contractor coordination, conflict resolution, documentation.
Assist with the support, maintenance, and preparation of reports, capital cost budgets, schedules, files, and spreadsheets.
Review design documents and report comments to the Design Manager.
Assist in revising budgets throughout the development process
Assist in obtaining necessary government approvals
Support the project Design Manager in managing the activities of the project design team throughout the development process
Assist in establishing, updating, and otherwise maintaining project schedules
Assist in implementing and facilitating the resident selection process
As assigned by the Director of Development or PDM, lead throughout the construction period to monitor timeliness of construction document correspondence to maintain owners design intent and schedule, facilitate and report on change order review status, the punch list and final construction acceptance close out process is complete
As assigned by the Director of Development or PDM, coordinate the signage, furniture and accessory installation process
As assigned by the Director of Development or PDM, work to ensure Operations procures capital start up items within schedule and budget
As assigned by the Director of Development or PDM, ensure Owner training is completed and video documented by Contractor
As assigned by the Director of Development or PDM, work with Marketing, and Operations, to facilitate an orderly move-in process with proper notice