Senior Project Manager - Owner's Rep - Higher Ed

Colliers Engineering & Design; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off including parental and,军

401(k) / Roth with company match

Disability and life insurance

Pregnancy disability leave

Job summary

Colliers Project Leaders in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead design, construction, and closeout on higher education projects. You will oversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring they finish on time and on budget while maintaining strong client relations.

The role requires 8+ years in building design/construction, with knowledge of MEP, permitting, and construction methodologies. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in building design/construction, architecture, and/or engineering.
• Prior experience with Higher Ed preferred.
• Knowledge of MEP systems preferred.
• Knowledge of permitting and zoning laws.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, project management, financial management, codes, and contract law.
• Experience in client relations, design, construction, and FF&E processes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, schedules, and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage one or more concurrent construction projects from start to finish - on time and on budget.
• Build strong, trusting client relationships and bring the right people together to come up with innovative ideas and solutions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the project management process and roles of team members, including architects, engineers, and other consultants.
• Manage the process to ensure client goals are addressed within financial and schedule constraints for multiple stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate issues related to scheduling, logistics, cost, quality, and progress; negotiate claims and change orders.
• Review project descriptions, drawings, budgets, schedules, contracts, and proposals for services; review construction documents for conformance and value engineering.
• Develop project-related documents (monthly reports, budgets, schedules, presentations, minutes, insurance tracking) and review for accuracy.
• Oversee and manage staff with respect to deliverables, performance, and commitments.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Budgeting

Scheduling

MEP knowledge

Permitting & zoning

Construction knowledge

FF&E process

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, or related field

Job description

Overview

Colliers Project Leaders is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join us in Baltimore, MD! At Colliers Project Leaders we help leaders advance the built environment by assisting them to build amazing workplaces, businesses, and communities around the world. We do this by thinking differently, sharing innovative ideas, and offering a unique and collaborative workplace where you can succeed.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for the project management/owner’s representation services on primarily Higher Education projects in Maryland to ensure the success of owners, and occupants. This will include active management of the design, construction, and closeout phases of building projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage one or more concurrent construction projects from start to finish - on time and on budget.
• Build strong, trusting client relationships and bring the right people together to come up with innovative ideas and solutions.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the project management process and roles of each team member, including the architects, engineers, and other consultants, and manage all these dynamics.
• Manage the process and ensure the clients’ goals and objectives are being addressed and met within the financial and schedule parameters for multiple stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate issues related to scheduling, logistics, sequencing, cost, quality, and progress as well as negotiating claims and change orders.
• Review and evaluate project related materials such as project descriptions, drawings and specifications, budgets, schedules, contracts, and proposals for services prepared by others, as well as review construction documents on a regular basis for conformance to project goals, value engineering and constructibility.
• Develop project related documents such as monthly reports, budgets, schedules, presentations, minutes, insurance tracking logs, etc. and review documents prepared by internal team members for accuracy and reporting purposes.
• Oversee and manage staff with respect to deliverables, performance, and project commitments.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree preferably in architecture, construction management, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in the building design / construction, architecture, and/or engineering field.
• Prior experience with Higher Ed preferred.
• Knowledge of MEP systems preffered.
• Knowledge of permitting and zoning laws.
• Strong knowledge of various construction methodologies, project management models and financial management, as well as building codes, contract law and relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the client relations, design, construction, and FF&E process.
• Demonstrated ability to manage various tasks, schedules, and deliverables.
• Enthusiasm to promote and drive implementation of projects.
• Professionally recognized designations are considered a strong asset.

Compensation: $110,000 to $130,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

• company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid pregnancy disability leave
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
• paid time off that includes parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

• reimbursement for education
• a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
• mentorship program
• wellness program
• Women’s Organization
• ongoing philanthropic opportunities