Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Position Objective

Estimates, manages, coordinates, and supervises construction processes from the conceptual development stage through final construction on a timely and economical basis; coordinates planning, scheduling, bid solicitation and review, and procurement negotiations in accordance with department schedule and specifications, company policies and procedures and sound roofing practices. In addition to managing his/her own projects the Senior Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the PM Department and staff. This includes direct supervision, overseeing the department’s work flow and representing the department within the rest of the unit.

Job Functions

• Oversee the Project Management Department. Coordinate work flow and duties.
• Provide project manager services for multiple projects running concurrently.
• Assist as appropriate in collections process and final payments.
• Assess bid specifications probability of completion under stated timeline
• Provide functional direction over areas of responsibility including construction schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration and quality control.
• Obtain relevant property and building information as required to properly integrate and coordinate construction projects with building activities and building systems.
• Support negotiation of design-build construction contracts and negotiate subcontracts.
• Prepare, keep record of, and issue purchase orders, subcontracts, AIA, and other agreements/documents.
• Oversee professional consultants, contractors, and vendors to assure that they are complying with project and contract requirements including project costs, design, and schedules, and all other requirements for the proper execution of the work and construction progress.
• Resolve complex construction-related issues, disputes and disagreements
• Develop, assigns and monitors performance of staff relative to construction projects
• Review all change orders from assigned projects and assesses their impact on budget
• Review status and monitor the project relative to scheduling and cost controls
• Review and verify applications for payment and perform overall fiscal management of multiple construction projects
• Ensure that all work has obtained approval from all relevant parties including all required governmental agencies.
• Ensure the issuance and maintenance of contractor's insurance, and work permits.
• Arrange and conduct regular meetings with the internal and external project team, document the project, and the delegation of responsibilities. Schedule sub meetings as needed to maintain productivity & communication.
• Become thoroughly knowledgeable with the project's contract documents, drawings, architectural plans, specifications and scope of work.
• Conduct periodic site visits as required to monitor construction progress, schedule, plan, and specification compliance with contract, construction documents, and requirements.
• Track and assure the expeditious review and approval of submittals, shop drawings, the preparation and transmittal of the owner's comments, and assure compliance by contractors and consultants as may be required.
• Maintain all drawing logs, submittals, samples, and all other correspondence of projects.
• Review, manage, and approve invoices, requisitions, and other bills to ensure their accuracy and when payments are due. Review and manage change order work scope and schedule.
• Upon completion of the project, distribute and inform staff of all relevant as-built drawings, documents, and operating manuals for the proper operation and maintenance of the construction work.
• Enforce design-build construction contracts, subcontracts and supply agreements
• Contribute to reporting at month end, WIP and ECAC
• Contribute to Project Status Report (PSR) and Cost and Revenue forecasts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Essential)

• High School diploma
• 5+ years of experience in commercial roofing project management
• MS Office, and MS Project experience
• OSHA 30 training
• Jobsite inspections are a mandatory part of this position so the candidate must have a valid driver’s license, be capable of climbing ladders on a repetitive basis and not have a fear of heights.
• Ability to manage/mentor people in a positive manner.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Desirable)

• Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering related curriculum
• Practical construction knowledge with the ability to read blueprints/plans
• Previous estimating experience helpful.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Must hear well enough to understand oral directions.
• Must see to read forms, labels, directions, prints, and specifications
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

Occupational Health and Safety

Employees are responsible and accountable for

• Enforce and adhere to OSHA Safety Requirements

• Compliance with workplace policies and procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control
• Active participation in activities associated with the management of workplace health and safety
• Identification and reporting of health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries and property damage at the workplace
• Correct utilization of appropriate personal protective equipment

Physical surroundings: Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Effort: Climb ladders; work on rooftop and open field sited projects – required. Sitting, standing, light lifting, up to 50lbs. Walking, turning, stooping and reaching for and carrying materials, stepping over and around obstacles, climbing ladders and scaffolding.

Domestic/International Travel: 25-50%

Extensive Hours: Not subject to overtime

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions. Tecta America reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the business. Tecta America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Senior Project Manager