Senior Project Manager

Waypoint Contracting, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Waypoint Contracting, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee the cradle-to-grave lifecycle of commercial and institutional design/build projects in a leadership role.

The ideal candidate will master process management across delivery methods, primarily coordinating subcontractors while retaining capability to manage self-performed work that benefits the project. Strong analytical, budgeting, scheduling, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering or Construction Management with 10+ years of experience with a commercial/industrial GC or 20+ years of related experience without a degree.
• 5–7 years of government contracting experience preferred
• Experience estimating and managing self-performed and subcontracted work
• Expert knowledge of construction means, methods for renovation of commercial/institutional buildings and site work
• Proficient with spreadsheets, email and other construction software

Responsibilities

• Manage the construction workflow from origination to closeout, including estimating, negotiation, contracting, buyout, construction administration, and financial management.
• Meet with Owners and Design Professionals to determine project requirements and address problems promptly.
• Acquire and manage building permits and regulatory prerequisites.
• Visit project sites, clarify scope, and prepare cost estimates and proposals.
• Evaluate projects for constructability and value-engineer cost savings.
• Establish and maintain project schedules using scheduling software.
• Develop strategies to self-perform and outsource project aspects to meet price, schedule, and quality goals.
• Negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders to meet project goals.
• Identify issues early and facilitate solutions; lead progress meetings.
• Determine level of project control (submittal/change order logs, etc.).
• Manage costs to stay within budgets and document changes.
• Prepare monthly requisitions to Owners and maintain vendor dialogue for contract terms.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and legal requirements; administer programs like CQC, Safety, Environmental Stewardship.
• Provide timely interaction with Accounting & HR; mentor team members and participate in networking.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Estimating

Scheduling

Reporting

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Construction Management

20+ years experience w/o degree

OSHA 30

First Aid & CPR

CQC certification (USACE/NAVFAC)

Tools

Scheduling software

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

Position Description:

WCI’s Senior Project Manager is a leadership position and must demonstrate a mastery of the cradle-to-grave aspects of the entire life cycle of a commercial and/or institutional design/build project. The position includes an excellent understanding of process management and the ability and agility to perform work that is contracted through a variety of delivery methods. The Senior Project Manager accomplishes work primarily by means of subcontractors; however, he/she has the capability of managing self-performed construction activities that benefit the project.

Position Description:

WCI’s Senior Project Manager is a leadership position and must demonstrate a mastery of the cradle-to-grave aspects of the entire life cycle of a commercial and/or institutional design/build project. The position includes an excellent understanding of process management and the ability and agility to perform work that is contracted through a variety of delivery methods. The Senior Project Manager accomplishes work primarily by means of subcontractors; however, he/she has the capability of managing self-performed construction activities that benefit the project.

Essential Functions Of Senior Project Manager Position

Expert working knowledge of civil, architectural, mechanical or electrical discipline and a strong understanding of the other disciplines. Strong analytical skills and the ability to effectively use a variety of estimating, scheduling and reporting software tools. The ability to effectively communicate with management, subcontractors, customers and peer group and act as a problem solver at all levels within the organization. Ability to travel to different jobsites within a designated geographical area.

Senior Project Manager Responsibilities

• Manage the construction workflow process starting in the project origination phase, to include estimating, negotiation, contracting, buyout, construction administration, financial management and closeout.
• Meet with Owners and Design Professionals to determine project requirements, manage client satisfaction, and take immediate action to respond to problems and concerns.
• Acquire and manage all building permits and other regulatory prerequisites.
• Visit project work sites, clarify scope of work, and prepare cost estimates and proposals.
• Evaluate projects for constructability and value-engineer cost savings.
• Establish, monitor, communicate and maintain project schedules utilizing contemporary scheduling software.
• Develop and implement strategies to self-perform and to outsource the various aspects of a project to achieve the projects objectives of price, schedule and quality.
• Negotiate contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders to assure that all project goals are being addressed.
• Proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions.
• Take a lead role in conducting and documenting project progress meetings.
• Determine and implement the appropriate level of project control (i.e.: submittal logs, change order logs, etc.).
• Manage project costs to ensure budgets are maintained. Document and manage changes in the work to ensure the interests of all stakeholders in the project are reasonably met.
• Create and follow up on monthly requisitions to the Owner and maintain a regular dialogue with the project(s) vendors to ensure all financial matters are kept within contract terms.
• Ensure that all aspects of the project are compliant with all contract terms and legal requirements that govern the project and the community in which the project(s) takes place.
• Administer client-specific programs, such as CQC, Safety, Environmental Stewardship, etc.
• Provide timely and cordial interaction with supporting work groups, such as Accounting & HR etc.
• Document substantial completion: manage the project closeout process to ensure timely completion.
• Take a lead role in providing training, mentoring and coaching to assist and develop other members of the project team.
• Participate in industry networking functions and take a leadership role whenever possible.
• Act as mentor and resource to encourage staff to seek out learning opportunities and professional development.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering or Construction Management with a minimum of 10 years of experience with a commercial and/or industrial general contractor or 20+ years of directly related experience with no degree.
• A minimum of 5 - 7 years of experience in government contracting is preferred
• Experience estimating and managing self-performed work activities and subcontracted work.
• An expert working knowledge of construction means, and methods associated with the renovation of commercial and institutional buildings and site work related tasks.
• High level of proficiency with spreadsheets, email and other software used in the construction industry.
• Current safety credentials to include OSHA 30, First Aid and CPR
• Current CQC certification issued by USACE / NAVFAC as required by project
• US Citizenship required for most positions.
• A grace period of up to six months may be allowed to obtain stated credentials.