Sr. Project Manager

Summary

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the overall management of multiple construction projects and project teams in accordance with company policies, procedures and goals by performing their duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

General Responsibilities

1. Provide overall management of multiple construction projects by supervising Project Managers and project teams to ensure completion of the projects on time and on budget
2. Promote healthy relationships with the ownership team and consultants
3. Update Project Executive on the status of projects and performance of project teams

Senior Project Manager Responsibilities

1. Oversee project teams in the management of the project in accordance with company policies and contractual obligations
2. Review and understand project pre-construction planning and documentation
3. Review executed general contract agreements to fully understand and comply with all contractual terms and obligations between owners and contractor
4. Review and fully understand the relationship and obligations between contractor and all project design, engineering and development consultants
5. Support the purchasing department and Project Managers with direct involvement in the buy-out process to maximize profitability and completeness of subcontractor scopes while assembling the best project subcontractor teams as quickly as reasonably possible
6. Review all project subcontract agreements and major supplier purchase orders to fully understand and comply with all contractual terms and obligations between contractor and all subcontractors and major suppliers
7. Become intimately familiar with all project plans, specifications and project requirements
8. Work with Project Managers and Superintendents in the creation, management, updating and reporting of the construction schedules through project completions
9. Oversee the monitoring and achievement of project schedule milestones and reporting of delays to owners
10. Oversee project teams in scheduling and monitoring the submittal process and material procurement
11. Oversee Project Managers on the timely and accurate preparation of monthly payment applications and pursue timely payments by the owner
12. Provide oversight of project RFIs
13. Oversee change management processes with Project Managers
14. Attend weekly project team meetings
15. Attend and contribute to all project OAC meetings managing the project team in updates of various tracking documents
16. Provide oversight and periodic review of project daily reports on regular basis for completeness and timeliness
17. Oversee the Project Manager and Superintendent in the quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of all project installations
18. Provide oversight of project final inspections and close-out
19. Monitor and audit project team correspondence with the owner, lender, consultants and subcontractors
20. Provide oversight of project staff in public agency coordination and permit applications
21. Monitor the accuracy and timely delivery of required project deliverables in accordance with contract requirements
22. Promote the maintenance of a safe work environment and adherence to all company safety policies in conjunction with the project team and company Safety Coordinator

Supervisory Responsibilities

1. Mentor and supervise Project Managers and project teams
2. Monitor and manage the workloads of Project Managers and project teams to maintain efficient productivity
3. Support the recruitment and interviewing of potential new project staffing candidates as necessary to ensure achievement of project goals and company objectives
4. Promote accountability and responsibility of Project Managers in adherence to company policies and procedures
5. Motivate and coach Project Managers and project teams to continually improve performance and respond to customer needs
6. Review and monitor performance of Project Managers and conduct periodic performance reviews and develop performance improvement plans as necessary
7. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s HR policies and applicable laws

  Perks & Benefits:

• Monthly Auto Allowance
• Employer-Paid Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement for continuing education
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Opportunities for Career Growth and Leadership Development

Lead the Future of Construction: If you are an experienced construction leader who thrives on complex projects and developing high-performing teams, apply today and help us build with purpose at Westport Construction.  

Qualifications

1. Minimum 10 years of construction project management experience including 5 years of multi-family construction experience
2. High school diploma or equivalent
3. College level courses in construction management related curriculum or bachelor’s degree in construction management or business related major preferred
4. Detailed knowledge of the building industry
5. OSHA 10-hour and CPR/First-Aid certifications
6. LEED credentials a plus
7. Valid CA driver’s license is required
8. Competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PM Web or other construction project management software

Skills

1. Read, write and communicate fluently in the English language
2. Understand and perform basic mathematical functions including equations, fractions, percentages, ratios and fundamental geometry, and apply these concepts as necessary to analyze company-wide situations
3. Understand construction industry terminology
4. Read and understand construction drawings and details
5. Possess excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
6. Possess detail-oriented analytical skills
7. Possess strong negotiation skills
8. Ability to use reasoning to logically analyze and solve problems resulting from a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists
9. Perform tasks accurately and efficiently
10. Make cost effective decisions, quickly and easily
11. Ability to set realistic timetables, meet deadlines and prioritize tasks
12. Adjust and adapt to changing conditions and unforeseen events
13. Anticipate, identify and clearly define potential problems
14. Work with others to resolve issues
15. Work well under pressure with deadlines to meet
16. Work cooperatively with variety of personality types
17. Cooperate positively as a team member
18. Seek and incorporate the ideas of others
19. Express ideas and present information clearly, both orally and in writing
20. Maintain strict confidentiality
21. Represent the company and conduct self with the highest levels of professionalism, honesty and integrity in all situations
22. Effectively present information and respond to questions from company executives, ownership, clients, employees and the general public
23. Ability to interpret and understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Work Environment

1. Perform job duties in a professional office environment on a construction site where standard office equipment is routinely used
2. Regularly traverse project sites, including the interior and exterior of buildings, while under construction
3. Periodically travel to company office
4. Periodically travel to visit clients, partners, vendors and consultants as required
5. Travel to other construction job sites on as-needed basis
6. Travel to meetings at off-site locations as required
7. The physical demands of this position include sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs and ladders, using hands and fingers to operate office equipment, speaking, hearing, seeing, driving a motor vehicle, occasionally lifting and moving up to 25 pounds (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential physical functions)
8. Follow all safety requirements related to the performance of assigned duties including the handling and operating of company provided tools, equipment and vehicles
9. This is a full-time exempt management position for which occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties may demand