What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager position at Soben?
Why Soben?
We're an award-winning construction consultancy with huge ambitions to put ourselves firmly on the map. We've come a long way since operations commenced in 2011 but now is the time to step on the gas and realize our true potential.
It is a hugely exciting time to join our business and we have some amazing times ahead of us. We're targeting to have 1000 people globally by 2030 to support our expansion plans in current locations as well as additional territories.
If you want to play an integral part in achieving our ambitious plans for growth and delivering an exceptional consultancy service for our clients in the LATAM & NA region, whilst progressing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!!
Role Description
The Owners representative/project manager will oversee the client is a hyper-scale data center company looking to deliver large-scale data center projects throughout the US and Canada. They require Owners' Representative construction managers to oversee their general contractors and manage the project through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare comprehensive scopes and RFP
- Manage the RFP documentation management process
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing lines including electrical & mechanical systems
- Create and manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, RFI's, Change Orders, etc.
- Motivate, develop and maintain subcontractor interest in the project(s)
- Administer the Construction Contract with the general contractor during the construction and close out the Project
- Prepare and follow project budgets
- Prepare AIA payment application documents
- Interface with local building department (NYC DOB), obtain necessary permits, and coordinate project close-out with building and engineering officials
- Manage construction scheduling and sequencing, anticipate long lead items, and recognize critical paths
- Advise the client regarding the Construction Contract and all related matters of the Project, including change orders and payment applications
- Manage and administrate Owner Change Orders
- Verify and report General Contractor receipt of OFCI delivered to site
- Monitor the Construction Contractor and any other persons responsible for health and safety compliance in the performance of their health and safety duties
- Schedule and conduct Owner, Architect, and CM meetings, prepare and distribute minutes of these meetings
- Hold weekly production and/or safety meetings; monitor site safety
- Review Jobsite progress with an eye toward quality, conformance to drawings and specifications, etc.
- Monthly review of contractor requisitions
- Report to senior leadership on current estimated cost vs. budget
Preferred Qualification / Relevant Experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, or a related field is a PLUS Minimum of 7 years of experience
- Delivering complex technical projects on schedule, on budget, and with success in the past
- A commitment to making sure that optimum project management methods are used and that a culture of effective delivery is created
- Good commercial awareness and the ability to make wise financial decisions that maximize project value. A proactive approach to safety with a good understanding of UK compliance needs in design
- Excellent influencing and teamwork abilities
- Knowledge of contemporary standards in the fields of quality assurance and safety, health, and the environment
- Knowledge of change management and document control systems
- Desirable standards and qualifications
- A solid understanding of fusion science and a project management qualification, or progress toward Chartered status in a relevant STEM discipline
