Senior Project Manager

Poettker Construction Company; Breese (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Poettker Construction Company in Illinois seeks a senior-level construction manager to provide overall leadership and direction for multiple large projects, markets, or complex programs. You will develop and mentor Project Managers, Senior Project Engineers and Project Engineers while upholding safety, quality and integrity.

You will plan CPM schedules with the superintendent and estimator, manage contracts and financials, coordinate with clients and A/E contacts, and ensure on-time, on-budget

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Five+ years of construction management experience.
• Knowledge of cost control, scheduling and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management and direction for multiple large projects.
• Plan, organize and develop CPM schedules; conduct periodic updates.
• Manage finances and contracts to protect the company’s interests.
• Lead and mentor Project Managers and Engineers.
• Represent the company in meetings and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budget control

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering

High School Diploma

Job description

About the Position

Provide overall management, leadership and direction for multiple large projects, market segments, and/or complex projects and develop new business opportunities relative to a particular Client, group of Clients or geographical area. Provide oversight and development of Project Managers, Senior Project Engineers and Project Engineers.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Live the company values:
  • Demonstrate competence to safety and build projects of high quality.
  • Honesty and integrity to build trustworthy relationships.
  • Work hard and do everything in your ability to support your team.
  • Create effective partnerships with clients, employees, and construction partners.
• With assistance of project superintendent and estimator – plan, organize and develop weekly detailed and Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule. Conduct periodic update of CPM schedule.
• Perform aggressive, yet ethical, buyout of project.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy and contract specifications.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client and Architect/Engineer (A/E) contacts, to facilitate construction activities.
• 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.
• Represent company in project meetings, negotiations / strategy meetings, etc. Regular visits to assigned project sites are required to maintain contract compliance.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income / expenses, etc.) to protect company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with client.
• Provide support and assistance to estimating department on design build and / or negotiated projects during bidding process.
• Project Contracts including creation and issuance of subcontracts and prime contracts.
• Project Setup including involvement in Estimating Turnover, Job Cost Setup, and Project Buyout and facilitating the processes for these items.
• Submittals including reviewing and approving submittals and process time frames.
• Project Change Management including Owner changes which involve Requests for Information, Requests for Proposals, Architect Supplemental Instructions, Change Directives, Proceed Orders and Unforeseen Conditions; Poettker Changes which includes Back Charges, Scope Gaps, and T&M Work; as well as is responsible for meeting Process Time Frames.
• Communications including running and organizing Preconstruction Meetings, Owner and Progress Meetings, Pay Application Meetings, Subcontractor Coordination Meetings, Pre-Installation Meetings, recording and issuance of Meeting Minutes, Transmittals, Letters, Emails and Calendars.
• Estimated Cost At Completion (ECAC) including Forecasting, Cost Tracking, 400 and 900 Cost Codes, Cost Equals Revenue, Equipment Reports and Tracking.
• Pay Applications including reviewing of subcontractor billings, Certified Payrolls, Lien Waivers and review of and submission of Poettker Construction’s Billings.
• Project Close-Out Procedures including ensuring Punch list is completed, O&M Manuals are submitted, AS-Built Drawings are completed, Change Order Resolution, Training is organized and completed, Warranties are submitted and enforced, Close-Out Meetings, and Final Billings.
• Understand and be proficient at all require Project Management responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Involvement with internal mentoring opportunities as identified to meet individual and company needs.
• Possible oversight of large client programs, managing several concurrent projects.
• If any of these responsibilities or tasks are delegated to another team member, it is ultimately the responsibility of this position to ensure that the task is executed to the expectations of the company and our clients.

Qualifications

High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field is preferred. Five plus years’ experience in construction management and coordination, scheduling, design, purchasing, accounting and finance required.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate: A thorough knowledge of corporate objectives impacting cost, customer relations, schedules, engineering, strategies, techniques in construction, and legal contracts; Excellent organization, supervisory, decision-making, and problem-solving skills; Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to process highly effective presentations and negotiate final sale; A thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities; Interpersonal skills, such as tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.; Business acumen; and the following Poettker Construction competencies: Safety First, Quality Work, Honesty and Integrity, Trustworthy Relationships, Family Oriented, Effective Partnerships, and Fiscal Responsibility.

Compensation Range:

$120,000 - $160,000

At Poettker Construction, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance. Learn more about benefits offered at Poettker Construction: https://poettkerconstruction.com/careers/

Additional Information

Poettker Construction’s selection process may include a series of interviews and/or a leadership assessment. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

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