Senior Project Manager-New Construction

Lexicon, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and project management firm in Little Rock is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee on-site construction activities and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management, along with 5-7 years of experience in related fields and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include managing project schedules, client relations, and overseeing payments and change orders.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience with steel fabrication and erection.
• 2 years of management experience required.
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule all on-site construction activities.
• Develop project goals and manage client relationships.
• Manage payments and change orders.

Skills

Steel fabrication

Project management

AISC familiarity

OSHA requirements

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

Job description

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for scheduling, work coordination, and managing all on-site construction activities. Provides direction and management for every phase of a project to ensure on-schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with contractual obligations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans and defines project goals and devises methods to accomplish them; develops in-depth knowledge of client objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies.
• Responsible for all scheduling and work coordination between shop and erector and manage all on site work activities.
• Prepare and maintain a detailed schedule for drawing approvals, shop issues, buy outs and erection. Responsible for managing and tracking all payments, changing orders, and back charges.
• Responsible for training, coaching, and overseeing the work of Project Managers
• Responsible for all issues involving erection and mechanical installation. Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all program or project activity, including significant milestones, and any conditions which would affect project cost or schedule.
• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected suppliers during the program or project execution. Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client. Assists business development in understanding client issues and business plans to market and secure new/additional work.
• Estimating for structural and mechanical change orders. Prepare a complete estimated price with a comprehensive description of all items. Prepare time, cost, labor, freight shipping etc.
• Manage Field Reports, monitor the Earned Values per Project, perform site visits, presents safety presentations and other duties as assigned.
• The ability to work overtime and regular, punctual attendance is required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management is required. Minimum of 5-7 years of experience with steel fabrication, erection and estimating with 2 years management experience. Prior experience must include significant project experience and successful project management. Must be familiar with AISC and OSHA requirements. Must be detail oriented. Must have excellent oral/written communication skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.

Physical Demands

Some overtime is required to meet deadlines. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds occasionally. Requires long periods of sitting. Must be able to travel to off-site jobs. All the physical demands listed are essential functions.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. I have reviewed, understand, and can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations.

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States for our company without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. Note: The company does not provide employment visa sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.