Senior Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Atlantic Constructors•South Hill, VA

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager works with the project team to provide overall management direction for two or more commercial construction projects, estimate specified work packages, and develop new business opportunities for particular clients or geographic areas. The role is responsible for planning and coordinating project teams and field positions; establishing project objectives, procedures, and performance standards; and overseeing construction to meet quality, schedule, budget, and safety goals. The position also manages client and project-partner relationships, project documentation, subcontractor coordination, payment processes, closeout, and staff performance. Supervisory responsibility is included. The role may require travel and reporting to multiple job sites.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a minimum of 8 years of project management experience, or an equivalent combination of vocational training and experience.
Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Project, or other scheduling tools.
Ability to make decisions and recommendations that may greatly affect corporate relationships with clients on managed projects.
Ability to multitask, follow written and oral instructions, demonstrate attention to detail, and use problem-solving skills.
Must adhere to company policies and procedures.
Must be available and have the means to report to multiple job sites as assigned.
Ability to identify all colors of color-coded cable or wires and adequate close and distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work in varying temperatures and weather conditions, areas with moderate or high noise, areas with fumes or airborne particles, confined spaces, or at heights.
Ability to work aloft, climb, bend, pull, reach overhead, stand or walk for extended periods, and lift up to 50 pounds.
May require travel.

Nice To Haves

Quality control experience, including ISO 9000.
Production tracking experience.
Project scheduling experience.
Prior military experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and maintain or staff key field positions through department heads or trade managers.
Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within corporate policy and client direction.
Act as liaison with prime clients and architect/engineer contacts to facilitate construction activities.
Assist in estimating specific work packages and solicit subcontractors and suppliers for proposals before submission deadlines.
Monitor and control construction through administrative direction of on-site supervision to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
Investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.
Represent the company in project meetings and assist in strategy meetings.
Review project tracking reports to monitor productivity and labor utilization, and create and maintain internal project schedules.
Prepare accurate and timely submittal logs based on project drawings and specifications; receive approved submittals and notify the superintendent of potential schedule impacts.
Prepare backup documentation for change requests and complete required project closeout documents on time.
Distribute contract documents and final requirement documentation to subcontractors, including drawings, specifications, general conditions, accepted alternatives, and addenda.
Schedule construction meetings and attend owner/architect pre-bid, project, and closeout meetings.
Prepare correspondence with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers, including schedules of values, project schedules, memos, requests for information, transmittals, and submittals.
Submit building permit applications, follow up on reviews, obtain approved permits, and request checks for related fees according to company procedures.
Proactively manage construction to achieve quality, schedule, budget, and safety objectives; maintain customer relationships and conduct project meetings.
Ensure prompt customer payment and timely payment to subcontractors and suppliers in accordance with agreements.
Document subcontractor and supplier quality and progress, and communicate plan, specification, and schedule changes.
Inform management about productivity, costs, quality control, document management, payment applications, and issues affecting quality, budget, progress, or safety.
Monitor staffing needs, evaluate performance, and address employee relations issues as warranted.
Perform additional duties as assigned.