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Job Description

The role of the Senior Project Manager - Heavy Civil and Environmental Experience is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. The Senior Project Manager will also define the project's objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. A Senior Project Manager is the principal project administrator and communications.

• The Client
• Sub-contractors
• Local, State, and Federal Regulatory agencies
• Public Authorities

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer all project preconstruction efforts including internal job setup, subcontracting, vendor procurement, buyouts, scheduling, submittals, and plan writing.
• Develop and submit monthly pay applications.
• Administer estimator-to-project manager handoff meeting in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and Project Management Workflow Process, review project scope, budget, and best practices and tools for project execution and management.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path. Lead project-specific team toward successful project completion.
• Primary point of contact for all incoming and outgoing project information. Ensure proper distribution and central filing of project information to all team members and sub-consultants.
• Project-specific cost tracking to administer the construction budget and client notification of changes in project scope, including change order estimate preparation for out-of-scope work elements and written change order requests.
• Review and approve all subcontractor monthly requisitions for payment, including requisitions for final payment.
• Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, able to influence and empower a team to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Manage Superintendents and Foreman to ensure the Field Team knows their roles and responsibilities and holds them accountable for ownership of their work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field desirable.
• Minimum five (5) years of direct work experience in a project management capacity.
• Experience in environmental remediation projects desirable.
• 40-Hr HAZWOPER or 8-Hr HAZWOPER Refresher is desirable, or training will be provided.
• Valid Driver's license and reliable transportation.

Required Skills

• Understanding of construction means and methods, associated crew, equipment, and production rates.
• Experience working both independently and, in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
• Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
• Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.
• Skilled in managing potential conflicts within field project teams.
• Ability to bring projects to successful completion under sometimes challenging conditions through proficient team management.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to hold Superintendents and Foremen accountable for their management of their Field Teams.
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• Skilled in prioritizing and executing tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with project management and estimating software (e.g., Viewpoint Vista, B2W, Heavy Job/Bid) is beneficial, but not required. Training will be provided.
• Knowledge of costing and earned revenue concepts, such as the Cost-to-Cost method of Earned Revenue Recognition for long-term construction contracts, % Complete, and AIA Progress Billings, is beneficial but not obligatory. Training will be provided.
• Technically competent with various software programs, such as Excel, Word, and MPP.