Senior Project Manager (Ground Up)
About The Position
The Senior Project Manager leads the construction team and oversees all aspects of ground-up construction projects, including project direction, planning, execution, completion, and financial performance. The role manages projects from preconstruction and site development through foundation, structural construction, building enclosure, and final completion. The Senior Project Manager directs, develops, and mentors project staff and ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with established quality standards. The position calls for strong business management, leadership, organizational, and time-management skills, along with excellent communication and team-building abilities. The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing complex ground-up construction projects.
Requirements
- Established record as the Project Lead on projects with a concurrent aggregate volume of $80 million or a single-project volume of $120 million.
- At least 10 years of experience in Core & Shell construction with completed interiors.
- Working knowledge of construction disciplines, union agreements and jurisdiction, cost control, scheduling, safety regulations, engineering drawings, and other required documents.
- Specific experience building concrete high-rise properties valued at $50 million to $150 million, as well as renovation experience.
- Thorough understanding of the industry and New York Metro market.
- Understanding of construction contracts, retention, and releases.
- 30-Hour OSHA certification.
- 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User Certificate.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
- Experience with Bluebeam.
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent years of related experience.
Nice To Haves
- Procore experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Implement and execute the JRM BLDGS Operational play book across assigned projects and staff.
- Implement and execute the JRM Safety Program across assigned projects.
- Represent JRM to clients, the design team, and other project stakeholders.
- Manage and coordinate project personnel and resources.
- Lead preconstruction efforts, including developing project schedules and site logistics plans, conducting pricing studies and design team working sessions, and coordinating value engineering and early works.
- Manage all aspects of projects from inception through completion.
- Prepare and execute the company development and construction plan.
- Plan and execute project procurement, including creating bid packages, writing and coordinating scopes of work, reviewing subordinate work products, managing the bid process and procurement schedule, leading descope meetings, preparing award recommendations, and negotiating subcontract awards with the Project Director and client.
- Prepare trade contracts and document closing notes.
- Oversee and direct shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, MEPS coordination, document control, and overall construction coordination.
- Plan and coordinate the project in conjunction with the Superintendent.
- Account for project performance, including status, schedule, cost control, change management, financial forecasting, monthly reporting, and close-out.
- Maintain relationships with designers, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Attend and lead project meetings, including staff and team meetings, OAC meetings, and problem-solving and working sessions.
- Follow detailed documentation protocols.
- Review inspection and test data for compliance with specifications.
- Provide operational planning and support for RFPs and pursuits, including content creation and presentations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
