Sr. Project Manager

Westport Construction, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the overall management of multiple construction projects and project teams in accordance with company policies, procedures and goals by performing their duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. This role involves overseeing project teams in the management of the project, reviewing pre-construction planning and documentation, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. The Senior Project Manager also supports the purchasing department, reviews subcontract agreements, and becomes intimately familiar with project plans and specifications. They work with Project Managers and Superintendents on construction schedules, oversee the submittal process, and ensure timely and accurate monthly payment applications. Additionally, this role provides oversight of project RFIs, change management processes, and attends project meetings. The Senior Project Manager is also responsible for quality assurance, final inspections, close-out, monitoring correspondence, public agency coordination, and promoting a safe work environment.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of construction project management experience including 5 years of multi-family construction experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Detailed knowledge of the building industry
OSHA 10-hour and CPR/First-Aid certifications
Valid CA driver’s license is required
Competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PM Web or other construction project management software
Read, write and communicate fluently in the English language
Understand and perform basic mathematical functions including equations, fractions, percentages, ratios and fundamental geometry, and apply these concepts as necessary to analyze company-wide situations
Understand construction industry terminology
Read and understand construction drawings and details
Possess excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Possess detail-oriented analytical skills
Possess strong negotiation skills
Ability to use reasoning to logically analyze and solve problems resulting from a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists
Perform tasks accurately and efficiently
Make cost effective decisions, quickly and easily
Ability to set realistic timetables, meet deadlines and prioritize tasks
Adjust and adapt to changing conditions and unforeseen events
Anticipate, identify and clearly define potential problems
Work with others to resolve issues
Work well under pressure with deadlines to meet
Work cooperatively with variety of personality types
Cooperate positively as a team member
Seek and incorporate the ideas of others
Express ideas and present information clearly, both orally and in writing
Maintain strict confidentiality
Represent the company and conduct self with the highest levels of professionalism, honesty and integrity in all situations
Effectively present information and respond to questions from company executives, ownership, clients, employees and the general public
Ability to interpret and understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Nice To Haves

College level courses in construction management related curriculum or bachelor’s degree in construction management or business related major preferred
LEED credentials a plus

Responsibilities

Provide overall management of multiple construction projects by supervising Project Managers and project teams to ensure completion of the projects on time and on budget
Promote healthy relationships with the ownership team and consultants
Update Project Executive on the status of projects and performance of project teams
Oversee project teams in the management of the project in accordance with company policies and contractual obligations
Review and understand project pre-construction planning and documentation
Review executed general contract agreements to fully understand and comply with all contractual terms and obligations between owners and contractor
Review and fully understand the relationship and obligations between contractor and all project design, engineering and development consultants
Support the purchasing department and Project Managers with direct involvement in the buy-out process to maximize profitability and completeness of subcontractor scopes while assembling the best project subcontractor teams as quickly as reasonably possible
Review all project subcontract agreements and major supplier purchase orders to fully understand and comply with all contractual terms and obligations between contractor and all subcontractors and major suppliers
Become intimately familiar with all project plans, specifications and project requirements
Work with Project Managers and Superintendents in the creation, management, updating and reporting of the construction schedules through project completions
Oversee the monitoring and achievement of project schedule milestones and reporting of delays to owners
Oversee project teams in scheduling and monitoring the submittal process and material procurement
Oversee Project Managers on the timely and accurate preparation of monthly payment applications and pursue timely payments by the owner
Provide oversight of project RFIs
Oversee change management processes with Project Managers
Attend weekly project team meetings
Attend and contribute to all project OAC meetings managing the project team in updates of various tracking documents
Provide oversight and periodic review of project daily reports on regular basis for completeness and timeliness
Oversee the Project Manager and Superintendent in the quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of all project installations
Provide oversight of project final inspections and close-out
Monitor and audit project team correspondence with the owner, lender, consultants and subcontractors
Provide oversight of project staff in public agency coordination and permit applications
Monitor the accuracy and timely delivery of required project deliverables in accordance with contract requirements
Promote the maintenance of a safe work environment and adherence to all company safety policies in conjunction with the project team and company Safety Coordinator
Mentor and supervise Project Managers and project teams
Monitor and manage the workloads of Project Managers and project teams to maintain efficient productivity
Support the recruitment and interviewing of potential new project staffing candidates as necessary to ensure achievement of project goals and company objectives
Promote accountability and responsibility of Project Managers in adherence to company policies and procedures
Motivate and coach Project Managers and project teams to continually improve performance and respond to customer needs
Review and monitor performance of Project Managers and conduct periodic performance reviews and develop performance improvement plans as necessary
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s HR policies and applicable laws