Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Project Manager to join their team, specializing in the design of vertical construction projects. They’re looking for a leader who can manage complex building projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. This role is crucial for our continued growth and success in the vertical construction market.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all aspects of vertical design and construction projects, including planning, permitting, bidding, execution, and closing.
- Be the main point of contact for clients, contractors, and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and a smooth workflow.
- Develop and manage project budgets and timelines, track progress, identify potential issues, and implement effective solutions to keep projects on track.
- Listen to and understand clients’ goals and problems and advise them of options for the best solutions.
- Provide technical guidance, review design plans, review design specifications, and develop contract document front ends.
- Monitor construction progress and methods for clients to enable their project to be constructed with industry’s best practices and safety regulations.
- Monitor and enforce Quality Assurance/Quality Control across all project phases.
- Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, from material shortages to unforeseen site conditions.
- Foster a collaborative environment with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field crews.
- Mentor junior staff and build strong relationships with all project stakeholders.
- Support business development by developing proposals and participating in client presentations.
- Lead project meetings with internal teams, clients, and contractors during design and construction and follow through on action items to ensure continued progress.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in project management for vertical construction projects.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Familiarity with construction methods, codes, and permitting processes.
- Proven experience with at least one of the following construction types: steel, masonry, or wood.
- Knowledge of relevant design codes and standards.
- Demonstrates innovation and problem solving and has excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills with proven ability to manage teams across multiple disciplines, geographies, people and projects.
- Proficient in project management, general operational, business and discipline software including software in the areas of cost and schedule tracking tools, project management, client resource management and enterprise resource planning.
- Professional Engineering License or similar certification is highly desirable.
- Willingness and ability to travel to job sites.
