Senior Project Manager-Industrial Construction

Kimmel & Associates•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager will lead delivery of a newly awarded, large-scale industrial campus in southern Virginia on a traveling assignment for a Baltimore-area role. The project is a multi-year build with mobilization underway and groundbreaking imminent. An established team includes project managers, assistant project managers, superintendents, and assistant superintendents. Per diem is provided for the duration of the out-of-town assignment. The Senior Project Manager develops, coordinates, and manages all aspects of the project to deliver it on time, within budget, and to the specified quality. This person is the primary project leader, leads the project management team, and serves as the main point of contact for the client. The role offers room to grow within an industrial group covering advanced manufacturing, mission critical, energy, power generation, and heavy civil work.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in commercial or industrial construction with a commercial general contractor, including project management of large, complex projects.
Experience leading and developing project management teams.
Mastery of reading, interpreting, and updating construction drawings.
Knowledge of current market conditions, pricing conventions, and trends.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Project, Procore, Adobe, and Bluebeam.
Strong leadership, decision-making, and client-facing communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands on a fast-moving project.

Nice To Haves

Four-year degree in construction, engineering, or business is strongly preferred; additional experience is accepted in lieu of a degree.
JD Edwards experience.

Responsibilities

Lead overall project delivery, including safety, budget, schedule, and quality, on a large, complex industrial project.
Create and manage the project budget and own financial performance and forecasting.
Develop and collaborate on preconstruction and RFP packages.
Lead owner and project meetings, set milestones, and deliver monthly owner reports.
Set up and oversee RFIs, submittals, and pay applications, including approving pay applications and negotiating subcontract change orders.
Oversee project scheduling, quality control, and overall project logistics.
Lead, coach, and develop project managers, APMs, MEP managers, and other project team members.
Ensure safety standards are followed and required documentation is filed.
Partner with the senior superintendent and site operations team throughout the project.
Maintain and grow client relationships, and identify opportunities for additional work.
Manage an efficient closeout.