What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Project Manager position at Westport Construction?
Job Description
Job Description
Description : Summary
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.
General 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
Senior Project Manager Responsibilities
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
Supervisory Responsibilities
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
Requirements : Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of construction project management experience including 5 years of multi-family construction experience
High school diploma or equivalent
College level courses in construction management related curriculum or bachelor’s degree in construction management or business related major preferred
Detailed knowledge of the building industry
OSHA 30-hour and CPR / First-Aid certifications
LEED credentials a plus
Valid CA driver’s license is required
Competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PM Web or other construction project management software
Skills
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
Work Environment
Perform job duties in a professional office environment on a construction site where standard office equipment is routinely used
Regularly traverse project sites, including the interior and exterior of buildings, while under construction
Periodically travel to company office
Periodically travel to visit clients, partners, vendors and consultants as required
Travel to other construction job sites on as-needed basis
Travel to meetings at off-site locations as required
The physical demands of this position include sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs and ladders, using hands and fingers to operate office equipment, speaking, hearing, seeing, driving a motor vehicle, occasionally lifting and moving up to 25 pounds (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential physical functions)
Follow all safety requirements related to the performance of assigned duties including the handling and operating of company provided tools, equipment and vehicles
This is a full-time exempt management position for which occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties may demand
Keep a pulse on the job market with advanced job matching technology.
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.
Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right.
Surveys & Data Sets
What is the career path for a Sr Project Manager?
Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Sr Project Manager career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
