SPO Project Manager

Turner Construction•Pittsburgh, PA
•Onsite

About The Position

The SPO Project Manager leads, directs, and coordinates management of Self-Perform Operations (SPO) projects. The role oversees project pursuit, staffing, proactive planning and implementation, budgeting, and risk management. The position leads project teams and manages client and project-partner relationships, contracts, schedules, budgets, productivity tracking, quality control, field operations, engineering processes, safety protocols, and financial reporting. It also supports company initiatives and the use of emerging technologies and innovations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited degree program and 8 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Thorough knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques, as well as budgeting and accounting principles.
  • Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with computer applications and Microsoft Office.
  • Leadership and interpersonal relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Supervisor or management experience.
  • Prior union management experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of high-performance teams through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring, and provide regular feedback and timely performance appraisals.
  • Foster an environment of diversity and inclusion for all staff.
  • Develop and improve client relationships, fostering trusted-advisor status.
  • Understand and administer company contract and subcontract agreements.
  • Promote community involvement to build strategic relationships and embrace the communities where the company works.
  • Foster and enhance relationships with internal teams, architects, owners, vendors, and suppliers.
  • Assist in developing and updating the master schedule to incorporate the SPO schedule, and distribute the latest schedule to trade partners and suppliers.
  • Manage budgets and financial reporting, interpreting and analyzing reports to ensure adherence to project budgets.
  • Manage the productivity tracking program and Quality Control (QC) program.
  • Provide leadership for risk evaluation, contract negotiations, and fee and pricing decisions.
  • Understand, comply with, and advise others on company business ethics and compliance programs.
  • Manage and oversee field operations and engineering processes and procedures.
  • Understand and manage labor agreements in union environments.
  • Develop and ensure implementation of project safety protocols.
  • Ensure timely submission of pay applications.
  • Collaborate with accounting to ensure timely submission and payment of supplier invoices according to contract terms.
  • Review subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders for accuracy.
  • Inform management of project and budget progress through regularly scheduled Operation Review Meetings (ORM).
  • Support and drive use of company initiatives, and promote and utilize emerging technologies and innovations.
  • Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
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