SPD Project Manager (Seattle)

Turner Construction•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Manage daily project activities of Special Projects Division (SPD) staff and stakeholders of multiple projects of various sizes and complexity or individual larger projects. Take active role in business development for growth of SPD for Business Unit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field of study with minimum of 4 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Working knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques
Working knowledge and interpretation of general and subcontract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
Thorough knowledge of project-specific engineering procedures, including document control, submittal submissions management, creation and tracking of Requests for Information (RFIs), material samples, documentation and tracking of potential cost changes, documentation and tracking of approved change orders within budgetary requirements
Business acumen and knowledge of business operations
Construction project management skills
Experience with project budget development and management
Experience building client relationships that support opportunities to secure new work
Diplomatic approach to problem solving, use active listening to completely understand target audience needs, develop collaborative solutions
Supervisory skills to delegate work and direct teams
Negotiation skills with ability to influence decision making and outcomes
Interpersonal and team-work skills to work across organization levels
Presentation delivery with professional verbal and written communication skills, and tailor messages as appropriate to various audiences

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strategic project management plans for Special Projects Division (SPD) projects outlining objectives, timelines, budgets, resources, and milestones for coordinating and implementing multiple projects of various size and complexity or individual larger projects.
Lead meetings with project stakeholders (e.g., clients, architects, general contractors) and lead staff meetings to confirm and execute project plans, activities, and schedule throughout assigned projects. Oversee status of team activities and completion of tasks in alignment with project schedule.
Engage with BU EH&S department to develop project-specific safety plans on assigned projects. (add to Sr PM, PX)
Drive enforcement of safety protocols by all project staff, subcontractors, and stakeholders. Reinforce understanding of accountability and participation in inspections, daily huddles, and conduct required safety pre-plan meetings.
Utilize knowledge of project contracts and oversee project budgets to achieve or exceed planned targeted earnings, align project resources with budget, develop solutions to mitigate risk, and keep management informed on progress.
Foster environment of inclusion, diversity, open communication, teamwork, and collaboration within extended project team.
Engage with existing and potential clients to secure business development opportunities to support growth of SPD.
Review and understand project contract risks and obligations (e.g., notice provisions, right to stop work) and develop risk mitigation plan to manage risk throughout life of project.
Collaborate with Business Development team to prepare strategic RFP responses, understand contract, and participate in related activities (e.g., costs, studies, bids, precon, estimates, business terms).
Communicate and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) with SPD team to adopt, develop, and consistently implement across projects for project management activities, deliverables, Procurement, and Quality Control plan and procedures.
Collaborate with Estimating and participate in preconstruction process to develop specific scopes of work for assigned trade packages and create project logistics plans.
Review bid recording sheet to determine bid awards and create Purchase Orders (POs) or submit to Procurement team for issuance.
Oversee, review, and negotiate subcontractor change orders and communicate impacts with project stakeholders (e.g., clients, management).
Provide input into roles and responsibility matrix for each SPD project and review with all project team members to establish clear communication and expectations.
Utilize Last Planner System (LPS) and lead SPD teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization. Implement best practices and lessons learned to enhance project management efficiency.
Oversee accuracy and quality of project deliverables, closeout documentation, Pay Applications, and review Account Receivables.
Oversee and contribute to development of SPD master project schedule creation, maintenance, and communication with project stakeholders to confirm understanding of their contractual obligations. Conduct meetings to review procurement, engineering, and field activities to update master project schedule. Document project events, schedule, and risks and communicate impact to project schedule with owner.