Senior Project Manager

Welty Building Construction; Fairlawn (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Welty Building Construction in Fairlawn, Ohio, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead projects with a focus on Lean construction principles. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the entire project lifecycle, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities include establishing project governance and processes, managing project finances, and developing business opportunities. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and significant experience in commercial projects.

Qualifications

• Five to ten years minimum experience as a Project Manager of commercial building projects.
• Must have preconstruction and/or estimating experience.
• Successful completion of required training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and establish success criteria.
• Manage project finances and advise on budget.
• Develop new business opportunities with clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Knowledge of Lean process

Ability to read and understand drawings

Leadership and collaboration skills

Attention to world class quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

Prolog/ProCore

Microsoft Word

Job description

Role Summary

Project Managers will collaboratively lead, taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery using Lean construction principles. Our Project Managers act as the key, day-to-day client interface. They ensure that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets as well as the appropriate quality standards.

• Autonomy and Decision Making: Makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisors.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Leading the establishment of the overall success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters.
• Planning for and the ongoing management of quality, safety, health and environment issues.
• Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilized throughout project.
• Project planning, including ensuring the production of the detailed project plan.
• Leading and facilitating the overall cross-functional project team.
• Monitoring and applying performance management techniques, including the use of Scorecard to improve project performance.
• Monitoring and advising upon project finances – prompt client invoicing.
• Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications.
• Taking a leading role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages.

Marketing And Business Development Responsibilities

• Developing new business opportunities with existing and new Welty clients.
• Identifying and acting upon cross-selling opportunities.
• Working with team to construct bids for new work and attend formal client presentations.
• Ensuring that project case study, photograph and project CV files are kept up-to-date.
• Identify and act upon opportunities to improve project management products and services.
• Ensure that key information and learning generated from each project is input into Welty internal database.

Other Role Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.
• Conducts actions in a professional and unbiased manner.
• Complies with all company and site policies and best practice standards.
• Continuously develops proficiency and understanding in the role.
• Maintains a professional appearance and workspace.
• Participates in and complies with all company safety and quality programs and procedures.
• Utilizes relevant Welty Technology to support all assigned responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, blueprints, specifications and contractual documents.
• Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management.
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work.
• Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy.
• A record of leading projects that finish safely, on time and on budget.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, ethics and compliance requirements.
• The ability to lead and work in a collaborative environment.
• An attention to world class quality and workmanship.
• Proficient in scheduling and construction software – Prolog/ProCore and Microsoft Word.
• Understanding of project-level accounting.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Conduct themselves professionally with Welty’s longtime client and contractor relationships.
• Ability to leverage technology within a construction environment.
• Must have preconstruction and/or estimating experience.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree – Business, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Five to ten years minimum experience as a Project Manager of commercial building projects.
• Experience in Lean Construction processes and/or the ability to adapt to new methodologies.

Certifications and Professional Affiliations

• Successful completion of company training and role-specific professional development coursework, within required timeframe (Required).

Work Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.
• May require periods of overnight travel.
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project demands.
• Normal office/client controlled environment, but may also be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold).
• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen.
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing.

Disclaimers

This role description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent.

All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of Welty. Nothing in this role description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this role at any time. All activities must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, and other laws and regulations, as appropriate.