Senior Construction Program Manager

Walbridge; South Dakota; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A safe, inclusive environment where em

Career planning, development & growth

Outstanding training programs

Job summary

Walbridge in the United States seeks an experienced construction leader to provide overall administrative and technical direction for a large, complex project, interfacing with clients, design teams, subcontractors and end users to deliver on scope, schedule and budget.

This role requires a 4-year degree or equivalent, 10+ years of commercial construction experience, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4 year construction management /engineering degree or equivalent professional training and experience.
• Extensive (minimum 10 years) experience and knowledge of commercial construction activities, design, finance, and management required.
• Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities is vital; superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential. Must be a business-oriented professional.
• Reporting to regional Vice President of Operations, makes decisions and recommendations which can greatly impact corporate relationship with Client and project profitability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy.
• Plan, coordinate and/or supervise activities of all company personnel on assigned project(s).
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site Superintendent to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget; investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.
• Authorize/approve all purchase requisitions, change requests, etc.
• Ensure all company, client, and project policies, procedures, standards, etc., are adhered to.
• Interpret policies as required.
• Maintain official project log and documentation files. Assist with implementation/interpretation of safety programs.
• Provide direction to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions as required.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts to protect company’s interest and maintain good relationship with Client.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by regional management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Walbridge in the United States seeks an experienced construction leader to provide overall administrative and technical direction for a large, complex project, interfacing with clients, design teams, subcontractors and end users to deliver on scope, schedule and budget.

This role requires a 4-year degree or equivalent, 10+ years of commercial construction experience, and strong leadership and communication skills.