Senior Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Lancaster; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

About Your Opportunity
The primary responsibility for the Senior Project Manager is to secure and manage project cost, schedule and performance in conformance with company policy, standards and goals. The Senior Project Manager presents superior technical expertise to the customer.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the project plan, sequence and schedule with collaboration of field personnel.
• Prepare and issue project documents including progress reports, project schedule updates, and financial/budget updates.
• Initiate periodic meetings and other forms of communication with project team members and customers, to acquaint them with unresolved problems and to provide an adequate degree of coordination.
• Monitor project progress for adherence to schedule and man hour expenditures versus percent complete.
• Re-plan and make corrections/adjustments to maintain schedule; identifies cause, advises customer and negotiates changes.
• Monitor project scope for changes affecting budget and schedule; identifies cause, advises customer and negotiates changes.
• Keep customer informed of progress on the project and of any technical problems/solutions and their effect on design and costs.
• Identify solutions to any problem which might impede progress of the project or adversely affect customer relations. This includes soliciting the help and personal involvement of management in the solution of unusual technical problems encountered in the progress of work.
• Coordinate with Estimating department staff on the development of costs and time schedules. Also, assemble estimates including soliciting subcontractor quotations.
• Review with the Estimating department staff all plans, specifications, and reports relative to the project.
• Participate in the contract negotiations and change in scope budgeting with the client and ensure that all procedures governing the review and approval of contracts are followed before signing.
• Review initial estimate in preparation for initial budget upload in coordination with estimating and accounting department. Assist with the preparation of the Project Performance Agreement (PPA).
• Assist with the project procurement process including interview preparation, staff planning, scheduling, and interview process.
• Manage and develop the Project Assistants and Project Engineer(s).
• Review safety requirements in pre-installation planning sessions and obtain acknowledgement by subcontractors to ensure they follow our guidelines. Conduct site safety inspections.

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Construction technology, Engineering or other related discipline and 7-12 years relevant experience.
• Experience in construction project management with contract values of $15-50 million and up.
• Experience in multiple disciplines including project management, estimating, preconstruction services, and construction management.
• OSHA 10 Hour Certification.
• OSHA 30, First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Experience in the sales and marketing process including making presentations to potential customers.
• Ability to travel and work additional hours when needed to meet business plan goals.