Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager 

LeJeune Steel Company is focused on becoming the pre-eminent structural steel provider in North America focused on delivering large, complicated and fast-track projects. We are a group of forward-thinking, focused, knowledgeable individuals that are looking to grow our exceptional team.

Our Core Promise:

To Outdo.

We tackle every project with uncompromising tenacity and unmatched mastery, making our customers’ vision a reality. Building the tallest, coolest, never-been-done-before buildings takes courage and strength. You have to be smarter than everyone else. Not just book smart, but hard knocks smart – living it smart. Because the best solutions to the trickiest problems don’t just happen. You get there by tackling the impossible, working around it, designing through it and engineering it into reality. And not just by doing it, 

But by Outdoing it.

Our Values:

• Caring and enduring relationships with others
• Honesty and integrity
• Excellence, nothing less
• Enjoying our work
• Safety, health and well-being of all of our employees
• Combining small company abilities with large company advantages

What We Are:

• Relentless
• Forward-Thinking
• Focused
• Strong
• Knowledgeable

OVERVIEW

The Senior Project Manager (Sr. PM) encompasses all the responsibilities outlined in the PM II job description, with the added capability to oversee any project within LeJeune Steel due to their extensive expertise and proven track record. Sr. PMs are adept at managing large-scale, fast-paced, intricate, and high-risk projects, such as high-rise buildings, large (5,000 ton) healthcare facilities, professional sports stadiums, D1 college arenas and stadiums, and structures with long-span roofs. They are proficient in taking on a lead PM role when a project requires more than one project manager. 

In addition to their project management duties, Sr. PMs play a crucial role in coaching other team members. While all members of the PM team are expected to provide leadership and contribute to training initiatives, Sr. PMs are specifically assigned as a coach for newer team members. It's important to note that a Senior PM does not have direct reports. A portion of the evaluation criteria for a Senior PM is their coaching efforts with their assignees.

Furthermore, Sr. PMs may be entrusted with refining and establishing processes and procedures utilized by the team, contributing to the continuous improvement of project management practices.

In summary, a Sr. PM at LeJeune Steel is typically a seasoned project management professional with the proficiency and willingness to oversee diverse and challenging projects while actively participating in the development of the project management team through structured coaching.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Engagement

• Develop meaningful relationships with internal and external clients, understanding their vision and requirements
• Conduct routine site and client visits generating consistent client touchpoints
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders
• Provide regular project updates and progress reports to clients, maintaining transparency and building trust
• Address and resolve any client concerns promptly
• Periodically work from project locations as required
• Communicate and defend impacts to project budget and schedule due to design or scope adjustments

Project Leadership

• Ability to lead self and teams to include other project managers providing project support and project engineers
• Coordinate sequence plan with erector and client that maximizes efficiency, flexibility, and reduces project risk
• Create and maintain project schedule including but not limited to submittal dates, fabrications windows, and installation milestones
• Maintain and monitor project logs (RFIs, submittals, etc.) 
• Promptly address any field or fabrication issues 
• Facilitate project meetings, including kickoff meetings, status meetings, and problem-solving meetings to ensure effective communication and collaboration

Financial Oversight

• Monitor project budgets, track project expenses, manage project costs, and authorize adjustments as necessary to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints and financial targets
• Understand initial project budget while incorporating and managing budget changes
• Complete monthly Profit and Loss statement review and commentary
• Collaborate with estimating to quantify any project changes and clearly communicate costs and schedule implications to client
• Submit monthly billings, understanding costs incurred and cash flow requirements

Quality Assurance

• Understand and utilize standard operating procedures to reduce variation
• Supervise project deliverables, ensuring high-quality workmanship and adherence to specifications
• Extensively utilize Procore for document management, RFIs, submittal logs, change management, and other project information

Coaching

• Offer guidance and support to assigned peer in understanding project management principles, methodologies, and best practices
• Share personal experiences, lessons learned, and insights gained from managing previous projects to help the assigned peer navigate similar situations
• Provide advice and recommendations on project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication
• Offer constructive feedback on the assigned peer’s work, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement, and providing actionable suggestions for growth
• Foster a collaborative working environment where the assigned peer feels comfortable seeking advice, asking questions, and sharing ideas with other team members
• Acknowledge and celebrate the assigned peer’s achievements and milestones, reinforcing positive behaviors and encouraging continued growth and development
• Serve as a role model for professionalism, dedication, and commitment to excellence, inspiring the team member to strive for success in their project management career

QUALIFICATIONS (required)

*Indicates differentiation from Project Manager II

• *Experience in structural steel having mastered projects typically managed by a PM II (see job description)
• *Strong coaching skills
• *Displays empathy towards peers in the context of coaching
• *Has a natural patience and tolerance to work through challenges and setbacks
• Ability to lead peers providing support to your project that requires multiple PMs
• Proficient in Procore (construction management software) and Bluebeam (pdf software)
• Deep understanding of Procore financial management including but not limited to Prime Contracts, Change Orders, Budget, Commitments, and Change events
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality in all tasks
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning
• Ability to quickly learn and retain new information
• Ability and desire to work on project location from time to time

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (not required)

• 2 or 4-year degree with a focus on construction management or engineering
• 5 years of project management experience

FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

• Project Director

REPORTS TO

Project Director