IT SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Baker Concrete Construction, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baker Construction Enterprises Inc IT Sr. Project Manager will oversee IT solution programs from planning to implementation and contribute to process and development projects. You’ll manage budgets, staffing, and vendor relationships while coordinating across departments to meet project objectives.

Ideal candidates have a strong IT or business background with 8+ years experience in project management, MS Project, and Office 365. Travel up to 15% and after-hours availability are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s with emphasis in IT or a Business-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience of 8 or more years.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge and experience with program or project management methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Outlook and MS Project.
• Experience with payroll transformation ownership and managing Financial/Construction applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and implementation of an entire program or project including budgeting and staffing.
• Provide feedback, reports, and encouragement to team members.
• Set scope, priorities, deadlines, and deliverable schedules based on project requirements.
• Schedule work activities and meetings and report progress to stakeholders.
• Ensure documentation and workflows are maintained as part of the project.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in IT or related field + 8+ years experience

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office 365

Outlook

Job description

Company Name: Baker Construction Enterprises Inc

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77060

Req ID: 8245
Travel: Up to 15%
Number of Openings:1

Achieve more in your career with the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you’ll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you’ll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You’ll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you’ll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.

Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative.

Summary

The IT Sr. Project Manager manages overall coordination of IT solution programs or projects, from planning through implementation. S/he will also be involved in process-related solutions and development projects.

Roles and Responsibilities

The IT Sr. Project Manager will perform the following duties in a safe, productive, and effective manner:

• Responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of an entire program or project through budgeting, hiring team members, sourcing suppliers, and planning the project release
• Provide feedback, advice, project updates, and encouragement to team members
• Sets program or project scope, priorities, deadlines, and deliverable schedules based on project requirements
• Schedules work activities and meetings
• Provides regular reports/updates on program or project activities and progress deadlines to project stakeholders
• Ensures all program or project documentation (i.e., workflows, requirements, training & "How-to" documentation is provided as part of the project
• Resolves complex program or project related issues, disputes, and disagreements
• Assists with development and implementation of the IT Strategy and roadmap
• Manages the relationship between contracted vendors or consultants and management
• Facilitates discussions and consensus among various program or project stakeholders, such as analysts, programmers, sponsors, and users.
• Works across departments to ensure their needs and wants are included
• Must be able to hold others and vendors accountable for deliverables

Requirements

• Bachelor’s with emphasis in IT or a Business - Related field or equivalent combination of education and experience of 8 or more years
• Must have demonstrated knowledge and experience with program or project management methodologies in order to work with intricate, multifaceted projects
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office 365, Outlook (e-Mail) and MS Project
• Must have experience with direct payroll transformation ownership
• Background in IT programs or project management with five or more years managing complex projects
• 1-2 years in a leadership position
• Substantial experience at a mid-sized company (or better) managing Financial and Construction applications and process improvement programs or projects
• Experience must exhibit progressively increasing project management and business acumen.
• Items Considered a PLUS:
  • PMP Certification
  • Experience using Viewpoint - VISTA Construction Management software
  • Experience in the construction industry is a plus
• Must be able to travel by automobile or airplane to implement conduct business meetings, review performance audits and attend conferences, etc.
• On-call availability and periodic afterhours work

The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job:

• Excellent written and oral communications skills to communicate effectively at all levels of the company
• Ability to develop written documentation for all items relative to project activities
• Ability to use basic math, geometry, and algebra
• Exceptionally self-motivated and possess leadership skills
• Keen attention to detail with superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to evaluate and advise management on all aspects associated with business improvement projects
• Ability to expertly analyze problems to determine root causes and determine best course of action for effective resolutions
• Strong mediation skills to achieve goals/objectives, compromises during project planning, development, and implementation activities

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.

Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing [e-mail] or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.