Construction Project Support Services - Sr. Project Manager

J.S. Held LLC•Indianapolis, IN

18h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Project Manager who will manage multiple clients/projects through the design and construction processes on behalf of our Owner clients. This includes project due diligence, scope development, design and construction services solicitation, constructability reviews, scheduling, estimating, project monitoring, etc. The Senior Project Manager receives direction from and reports to the Vice President within the J.S. Held Owner’s Representation practice within the Construction Advisory Division.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with accumulated technical experience or 1-7 years of equal experience in related fields such as design, facility planning and other construction management related fields.
In depth knowledge of
Project delivery types
Pre-construction
Design process
Contracts - AIA, AGC etc
Legal aspects of maintaining projects
Documentation requirements
Project Cost Accounting and control
Close out requirements
Estimating process (preconstruction to forensic)
Project budget management
Change order process
Scheduling techniques
Labor applications
This position is a in-office position. You will be required to go into our Indianapolis office 5 days a week.
Google products
Microsoft Office
D365 (training provided by J.S. Held)

Nice To Haves

Estimating Software (Blue beam/Xactimate, Cost X)
Project Management Software (Pro-Core/ Sage/ ProLog)
Communication: Effectively communicates at all organizational levels. Helps others succeed by consistently providing feedback to others in a constructive manner. Maintains confidentiality of clients and the firm.
Market Awareness: Have a clear and proper understanding of the construction market. Be aware of what client needs are in that market and how JSH can fulfill those needs.
Project Focus: Sees things through to completion, deals effectively with potential obstacles and exhibits the flexibility to adapt to whatever a situation calls for. Work is completed within designated timeframes. Takes proper action when time frames cannot be met to assure the work of others is not compromised. Uses non-billable time effectively.
Professionalism: Has a positive attitude which motivates team members and clients. Displays a sense of pride, enthusiasm, optimism and deep dedication for work with both clients and colleagues. Is a self-motivator, willing to take on new challenges. Takes responsibility for increasing his/her own skills.
Leadership Skills: Has the ability to not only understand and utilize innate talents, but to also effectively leverage the natural strengths of the team to accomplish the mission. Treats others openly, with respect and recognizes their value.
Self Starter: The ability to operate with minimal oversight while communicating upstream and downstream as appropriate.
Must be able to lift multiple 25-pound packages twice a day for 2 – 3 hours
Must be able to complete mathematical computations 80% of the working day
Must be able to be on call or work weekends or nights

Responsibilities

Oversee the Project team on all aspects of a project from conception to completion, including, but not limited to:
Conceptual Design
Schematic Design
Design Development
Construction Documents
Procurement
Preconstruction
Construction
Closeout
Manage client budget to prevent cost overruns and provide cost savings solutions.
Schedule analysis – prevent schedule delays where possible and provide opportunities to improve on key target dates.
Evaluate contracts – be knowledgeable of AIA standards and documents.
Participate in client management activities such as regularly communicate and address problems directly, agree on strategy, goals and timelines while keeping the appropriate team members engaged and involved.
Develop as a leader and begin to manage consultants and their work product.
Mentor consultants at JSH as they assist on the various projects they have been assigned.
Travel both locally and throughout the US.
Utilization of 1,720hrs allocated to billable client work, unless adjusted by your supervisor
Establish a professional network
Work independently with client
Work collaboratively with internal team members
Draft work product independently