Job Description
Orion Talent, the nation’s largest military recruiting firm, is currently recruiting transitioning or former military professionals for a Senior Project Manager
Position Details:
Locations: Cincinnati, OH
Shift: Normal business hours (M-F)
Postiion: This is a permanent position, however the SPM will work 2 year contracts for customers and relocate once the project is complete. This particular contract involves new housing at the University of Cincinnati.
Relocation: Offers a very solid relocation assistance package for these roles
Salary: Total Realistic First Year Compensation ~ $90K - $125K+ Laptop + cell phone + car allowance + company Bonus
Benefits: Offers an unmatched, complete benefits package with comprehensive healthcare benefits, retirement programs, insurance, PTO, training programs, & ed./tuition assistance. Matched 401K.
Position Description: Senior Project Manager
SPMs have exemplified a robust knowledge of construction practices and are well-rounded in the areas of Field Operations, Safety, Quality, Project Management, Preconstruction, Client Relationships, A/E Relationships and Strategy. They have demonstrated strong financial management skills and ability to independently manage all aspects of a project from start to finish. They have demonstrated strong negotiation skills and the aptitude to navigate difficult situations with professionalism and ethics. They have demonstrated leadership and are expected to successfully manage a project team and several larger, more complex projects at any one time. They have demonstrated a commitment to community involvement, networking, business development and client relationships. Senior Project Managers excels in confident, articulate and professional communication including listening, written, interpersonal, verbal and nonverbal
Position Duties & Responsibilities
1. Project Management
a. Independently prepare and manage the process of issuing subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, monthly payment requests for project teams. Actively manage contract terms and compliances, including prompt invoice approval, resolving issues and Certificates of Insurance.
b. Manage the process of preparing, distributing and tracking RFI’s, CB’s, RFP’s or other change issue documentation.
c. Ensure the project schedule is accurate, maintained and is regularly distributed to all project stakeholders.
d. Proven record of strong and timely project close-out. Ensure all close out activities to run smoothly.
e. Facilitate effective project meetings; ensure agendas and meeting notes are distributed in a timely manner.
f. Proactively manage the procurement log and submittal process; reviewing shop drawings and samples for conformance to documents.
g. Ensure pre- & post-job meetings and pre- & post-task meetings are timely, accurate, thoroughly documented.
h. Has demonstrated a broad knowledge of building systems, components and construction methods, including the complexities in dependency and sequences of all construction related activities.
i. Manage the process of incorporating virtual construction and BIM coordination to gain the greatest benefits for your project and Owner.
j. Negotiate, prepare and manage the Owner contracts, consultant contracts, necessary permits and approvals.
k. Possesses a broad knowledge of construction law, contract terms, dispute resolution and risk management.
l. Demonstrated a "Big Picture" view and understand the construction, development and business industries and how they related to the successful completion of a project.
2. Preconstruction
a. Prepare the Instructions to Bidders and manage the bidding process; strategize and manage bid packages. Review and negotiate bid results.
b. Estimating, quantity take off and pricing.
c. Lead the projects budget development & strategic budget preparation.
d. Ensure good bid coverage by managing the efforts to contact prospective bidders, utilizing bidding software or telephone.
e. Coordinate bid day activities with Estimator.
f. Manage constructability and specification review.
g. Strong history of successful strategic project facilitation. Starting with a successful project strategy, project delivery method and contract types. Understanding, managing and executing early project set up for long-term project success.
h. Actively manage the design process and design schedule; guiding and advising the Owner through their decision-making process.
3. Field Operations
a. Ensure the field personnel have accurate and up-to-date cost codes, labor budgets and quantities to plan and execute the work.
b. Assist Superintendent with short duration scheduling, quantity tracking, and Top 10 lists. Demonstrate active participation in Storyboarding efforts. Attend Foreman's meetings and meetings with Subcontractors as needed.
c. Ensure the field and subcontractors' have access to project documents (plans and specifications) using paper or electronic methods. When changes occur, timely and accurately update documents for all stakeholders.
d. Lead the safety efforts on the project. Participate in safety walks, review of safety audits and follow-up on safety violations. Lead the planning of work with safety at the forefront.
e. Ensure compliance with the quality process on the project, utilizing checklists and first install reviews to comply with the contract documents and mitigate risk.
f. Ensure project team and Superintendent collaborate to regularly update and distribute a project schedule.
g. Ensure the productivity labor report is actively tracked and shared with employees; hours and quantities for completed work are accurately recorded.
h. Demonstrates servant leadership by focusing on the needs of team members first. Promote cooperation and respect. Has proven the ability to develop strong trusting relationships based on dependability and honesty.
4. Financial Management
a. Possesses a strong knowledge of strategic buyout and application of allowances.
b. Manage Subcontractor negotiations; with a strong understanding of detailed scope review and ethical negotiation. Promptly code invoices, issue change orders and resolve issues.
c. Manage Change Order negotiations; utilizing the change management process.
d. Successfully demonstrates the ability to understand complex project financials, accurately and consistently forecast project costs. Responsible for independently delivering consistently accurate Monthly Status reports for large size projects. Able to teach others the correct way to forecast and complete a MSR.
e. Lead the efforts for timely issuing of accurate pay requests and collecting Owner payments.
f. Possesses a strong, in-depth knowledge of labor reports & productivity.
g. Facilitate effective pre-, mid-, post-financial meetings for large and complex projects.
5. Leadership & Management
a. Active leadership of jobsite safety program, quality processes, and ensuring projects remain OSHA compliant. Supporting both safety and quality initiatives.
b. Demonstrates excellent conflict resolution skills by promptly, professionally and successfully resolves personnel and/or project related conflict.
c. Proven ability to analyze problems and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to solve problems. Evaluate options in terms of cost, consequences, value and impact.
d. Successfully organizes and manages project teams utilizing systems and resources. Respect the opinions, abilities and contributions of others.
e. Effectively and appropriately delegate tasks. Motivating and empowering others to learn and develop, while providing suitable oversight and maintaining responsibility.
f. Capable of successfully managing and driving multiple large projects simultaneously or a complex, single, large dollar value project as well as managing support staff.
g. Possesses initiative and commitment related to project management to help achieve company success and continually demonstrates high levels of energy, drive, and enthusiasm.
h. Possess the insight for early identification and subsequent management of risk.
i. Foster, develop and maintain strong relationships with Owners, Architects, Subcontractors and colleagues. Building consensus with project stakeholders through positive communication. History of high client satisfaction.
j. Provide mentoring, coaching, oversight, review, and performance feedback to peers, to improve their performance and career development.
k. Has developed the respect of peers through their knowledge, integrity, honesty and trusting relationships. Has risen to the role of leader by supporting and developing others. Demonstrates leadership by being accountable and leading by example.
6. General Responsibilities
a. Follow Best Practices, protect confidential information and operations.
b. Possess strong knowledge of Project Management software as required: CMiC (Accounting and Project Management), Timberline (Estimating), PlanGrid (Document Management); Primavera or MS Project (Scheduling); Microsoft Office Suite, OnCenter (take off), Pantera, Bluebeam.
c. Successfully demonstrated effective communication skills with all types of positions and people. Encourage open communication to achieve mutual understanding and team success. Excel in confident, articulate and professional communication including listening, written, interpersonal, verbal and nonverbal.
d. Maintain professional and technical knowledge. Demonstrate a willingness to participate in training as an instructor or student.
e. Consistently complete administrative tasks (etime, coding invoices, responding to email or inquiries, etc.) in a timely manner.
f. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements: These positions are ideal for top-notch junior military officers that possess a great mix of both operational leadership and exceptional performance. Candidates will have a history of leadership/supervision experience and success in the military that stand out among peers in mission accomplishment and results, including the ability to maintain/sustain high positive employee relations, manage multiple priories against tight deadlines, apply procedures and policies, and effectively address/successfully handle all employee-related issues.
The best candidates will be outstanding current or former military leaders with proven and accomplished project management experience within the military and/or a related industry. Candidates must have a bachelor’s Degree (preferably in engineering, project management or construction) with strong analytical skills and solid business acumen. The best candidates will be driven to achieve with outstanding customer service and relationship skills along with a strong interest in the construction industry and desire to grow with the company.
Qualified candidates will possess leadership qualities, excellent communication both verbally and in written form, highly organized, be a positive motivator, ability to prioritize, strong analytical, problem-solving, able to evaluate staff strengths and areas for improvement, provide training to enhance personnel, disciplined and organized thinker, excellent teaching and mentoring skills, ability to present information, computer aptitude, and a team player.
