Sr. Construction Project Manager

Charles Schwab Corporation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance company seeks a seasoned Project Manager to oversee branch and corporate projects in Orlando. This strategic role involves collaborating with internal and external resources to ensure timely, cost-effective project completion. Candidates must demonstrate extensive experience in project management within the real estate, design, or construction sectors, possessing a strong background in budgeting and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing multiple projects in design, construction, or engineering.
• Strong skills in scheduling, budgeting, and prioritizing project tasks.
• Thorough understanding of real estate law, regulations, and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement strategies for successful project execution.
• Establish project objectives, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage vendor activities and ensure compliance with project objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship Management

Education

BA / BS in Architecture, Construction, or Engineering

Job description

Your Opportunity

At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.

Key project liaison with internal and external resources which include Design, Portfolio, Telecommunications, Security, Real Estate, Property Management, etc. to ensure the timely, cost effective, and efficient success of Branch and Corporate projects.

What You’ll Do:

• Plan and implement strategies to ensure the successful and timely execution of all assigned projects
• Establish and implement overall project plan objectives, master project schedule, and financials, including project budget and works with the customer to ensure satisfactory delivery of the project
• Identify and source market resources for procurement of appropriate goods and services
• Identify inefficiencies in processes and make adjustments to improve upon such
• Source, vets, and select vendors and manage vendor activity and performance to ensure compliance with the overall objectives of the projects (project objectives, costs, standards, and schedules)
• Establish and manage the estimates, expenditure commitments of the project and monitors costs to ensure compliance with the approved budget
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, audit, safety, and environmental issues
• Able to travel 35%

Management Responsibilities

• Manage outside resources (architects, designers, construction firms, ) to achieve successful completion of the project
• Manage the project close-out process to ensure that closure occurs within Schwab compliance guidelines and industry standard practice

What you have

To ensure that we fulfill our promise of “challenging the status quo,” this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have.

Required Qualifications:

• BA / BS in Architecture, Construction, or Engineering or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience managing multiple projects, including experience in design, construction, or engineering
• Practical knowledge and experience in at least one of these disciplines: design, construction or engineering
• Broad knowledge and understanding of other real estate disciplines, including building systems, space planning, property management, etc.
• Strong project management skills, with emphasis on scheduling, budgeting, and prioritizing
• Sound business knowledge to effectively interface with Schwab businesses and outside agencies
• Thorough working knowledge and ownership of the financial budget of a project
• Knowledgeable of real estate law, regulations, and building codes
• Evident relationship management skills
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills