Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Southwest Florida

Classification: Full Time, Salary- Exempt

Beginning Salary Range: $130,000 - $170,000

Application Deadline: Until the position is filled

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. (O-A-K) is an employee-owned company in Michigan, Florida, and Colorado commercial, educational, and industrial construction landscape for over 130 years. From the 19th-century, we’ve created historical treasures and built inspiring contemporary design. Today, our talented team continues to transform the landscape where we live, work and play.

About this opportunity:

We are seeking a full-time Senior Project Manager to oversee the construction and delivery of both new construction and renovation projects ranging from $10 - $130 million.

Job responsibilities include:

• Oversee total project supervision effort to ensure appropriate personnel, budget, and schedule are met.
• Setup and Lead all pre-award subcontractor meetings in advance of starting project.
• Proficient understanding of owner contractual agreements AIA and/or Public Entities in addition to a proficient understanding of subcontract terms and conditions.
• Support the Superintendent with on-site safety and administration of safety culture and program.
• Assist with the growth and development of PM’s, APm’s and PE.
• Assist Preconstruction Manager through the preconstruction process including
  • Estimates
  • Subcontract Scoping
  • Narratives and Qualifications
  • Schedule – Joint with Superintendent – Super develops schedule
  • Participate in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for major construction projects
  • Reviews and interprets proposed designs, and building specifications for appropriateness to required function and/or institutional standard, and initiates revisions where appropriate; advises consultants and clients as to how best to achieve required results
•  Responsible for Construction Administration including:
• • Oversight to all Subcontracting administration
  • Authorizes the issuance of contracts, purchase orders, and change orders, and approves contractor invoices for payment
  • Project Insurance policies – GL and/or Builders Risk
  • Acquiring permit and Permit revisions
  • Oversight and management of Project Engineer and if assigned a Project Administrator
    • Pay Applications
    • Processing changes – acquiring pricing, reviewing for compliance and fairness and submitting to owner.
    • Owner Change Orders
  • Jointly support the Superintendent in creation and execution of the Project schedule and 3-week planners
• Manage and oversight for the Project Engineer/Assistant PM and their duties:
  • • Submittal Schedules
    • Submittals
    • Material & Equipment Procurements
    • Requests for Information
• Manages construction budget throughout project
• Expedite and monitor material and equipment approval
• Receive, price and incorporate changes in the scope of work
• Client satisfaction
• Initiate job close-out and secure all required documentation.
  • Project Close-out
    • Final Payment and retention release
    • Accounting Reconciliation

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Education and experience: 4-year degree in construction related curriculum 1-5 years’ experience with a commercial general contractor/construction management firm.
• Construction background: Must have knowledge of subcontractors, purchase orders, contracts with owners, pay applications, bonds, permits, general construction knowledge.
• Eye for Details: Accuracy is critical for success in this role. Candidate must have superior organizational, communication (both written and verbal) decision-making skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Tech know how: Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word. Experience with construction software is preferred.
• Trust: Our clients return to O-A-K because we are honest, genuine, and authentic; our sense of integrity guides our work. This is simply who we are, and this is what we expect from each and every person at O-A-K.  Candidate must be able to maintain confidentiality and use discretion in dealing with sensitive matters.
• Embodiment of our corporate values: Choosing what’s right, every time; A can-do attitude: A personal sense of responsibility; People who value people. 

Apply today if you’re looking for a great opportunity with a growing company that offers:

• An attractive compensation and benefits package including competitive salary, 401k profit sharing arrangement, paid time off, health care benefits and more.
• Working with great people. At O-A-K, our close-knit, supportive culture is one of the most rewarding aspects of working here. We’re proud of our low turnover and a team environment where we genuinely enjoy what we do—and have fun doing it!
• The ability to make a difference.  At O-A-K, our size and culture foster a workplace where your hard work and contributions are recognized and rewarded. You’ll have the satisfaction of seeing our efforts reflected in the communities where we live, work, and making a lasting impact you can be proud of.
• Variety of work tasks. The person in this position enjoys a wide variety of tasks and interfaces with several departments. No two days are the same. The work tasks are exciting.
• Stable, reputable company. O-A-K was founded in Grand Rapids in 1891. We work with a wide variety of clients and markets throughout Colorado, Florida, and Michigan with an average volume of $400 million worth of construction projects each year.

O-A-K is an equal opportunity, an at-will employer, and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment. O-A-K does not discriminate on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture or style, culture, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, socio-economic status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics as required by law.

Base pay is positioned within the beginning salary range based on several factors including a candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity.

Candidates that accept an offer of employment must pass pre-employment testing including a drug and background screen. 

How to Apply:

To submit an application for this position visit:  https://www.owen-ames-kimball.com/careers

Salary : $130,000 - $170,000