Senior Project Manager

Kitchell; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitchell seeks a Project Manager to oversee the total scope of services on multiple projects, with profitability as a core objective. This role may manage projects exceeding $50 million and requires coordination with owners, designers, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.

You will ensure estimates align with the budget, monitor design and construction phase documents, prepare subcontracts, and drive cost-control, scheduling, and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage single or multiple projects in excess of $50 million.
• Strong cost control and budgeting focus.
• Excellent coordination with owners, design teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage single or multiple projects in excess of $50 million.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, design teams, and subcontractors.
• Prepare and review subcontractor bids, contracts, and change orders.
• Monitor budget, schedule, and compliance with prime contract requirements.
• Prepare monthly forecasts, cost reports, and progress payments.
• Mentor team members and drive project efficiency and quality.

Job description

Manages and controls the total scope of services as defined in the Contract Documents while maintaining the profitability objectives of the company. This position may be assigned multiple projects to manage simultaneously.

• Project Managers in this classification must have the ability to manage single or multiple projects in excess of $50 million
• .Implement assigned duties with an exceptional level of accuracy, timeliness, and cost effectiveness
• .Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with the owner, design team, clients, building officials, municipality representatives, architects, engineers, designers, subcontractors, suppliers, etc
• .Ensure all project estimates are prepared in accordance with the requirements of the project. Become familiar with each estimate to fully support its integrity
• .Review and monitor all design and construction phase documents for conformance with the budget, schedule and prime contract
• .Prepare instructions and coordinate bidding process; review subcontractor bids for conformance, qualifications and financial factors
• .Write and review contracts and proposals; negotiate for changes to conform to company standards and practical expectations
• .Initiate pertinent permits, contract insurance, bond, and KCI information needs. Ensure compliance with prime contract
• .Negotiate and prepare subcontracts, contract purchase orders, agreement change orders and change order requests
• .Confer with the Project Superintendent and the Director of Scheduling to provide input for the prebid and master construction schedule. Ensure the preparation of the detailed construction phase schedule
• .Monitor the financial responsibility and past performance of subcontractors prior to award of any subcontract. Prepare subcontractor pre-award checklist
• .Review the subcontract pre-billing worksheet and monthly progress payment request; and monitor payment receipts and disbursements
• .Motivate workforce, provide communications and take measures to ensure that all elements are cooperating and coordinating efforts for maximum efficiency and quality throughout the project
• .Control job cost system, information, and analysis
• .Prepare monthly project forecasts, cost reports, construction billing forecasts, and other monthly project reports as required
• .Prepare progress reports for owners and management, and make presentations with recommendations for changes
• .Assure all project activities and closeout efforts are executed after proper planning has been done to conform to standards and specifications
• .Utilizes safe work practices and follows directives, policies, and procedures for assisting and maintaining a healthy and safe work environment as outlined in the intranet Safety Manual
• .Assist in the planning and monitoring of the quality control program as outlined in the intranet Quality Assurance Manual, including roofing daily reports and inspections
• .Supervise, mentor and perform regular performance evaluations for all employees assigned to this position
• .Supervise, mentor, and conduct quarterly check-ins for all employees assigned to this position
• .Perform regular performance reviews as required by company policy