Senior Project Manager - Industrial Construction

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

In this position, you will complete the project and verify that it meets expectations with regards to quality, schedule, plans, specifications and budget and act as the liaison between the Owner and Ross Group.

• Actively manage the budget on each project and develop scenarios which enable the budget to be achieved. Determine approaches that will enable the project to be completed under budget.
• Review the budget at least once a month to determine if variances are accurate and update estimate accordingly. Include project management team (Superintendent, Assistant Project Manager and Project Engineer) in review process to provide insight into approaches which will assist in completing the project under budget.
• Consult with COO, VP of Operations, Business Development and preform estimating services during the Pre-Bid Phase in order to remain current on activities. If assigned project, coordinate with referenced departments to study and monitor plans thoroughly prior to submission of proposal, update estimating of design deficiencies, alternates, staffing and equipment requirements.
• Attend Owner/Architect pre-bid, project and closeout meetings.
• Solicit subcontractors and suppliers for proposal prior to proposal submission time.
• Review/ negotiate contract with Owner and VP of Operations and prepare contract for signature.
• Prepare correspondence with Owner, Architect, Engineers, Subcontractors, Suppliers, etc. Examples of referenced correspondence include but not confined to the following items:
  Schedule of Values, project schedule, memos, request for information, transmittals and submittals.
• Submit building permit application, follow-up on review progress and receive upon approval. Submit Check Request to Finance for associated fees according to Check Request procedures.
• Establish procedures for submission of application for payment, request for information, change orders and submittals and for coordination of owner furnished equipment during Pre-Construction meeting with Owner/Architect. Document management is to be defined and determined for routing and response. A chain of command is to be established for pre-construction, construction and closeout phases of project.

• Maintain customer (Owner, Architect, Engineer, Subcontractor, Supplier, Public Official and Ross Group Employees) relations and conduct project meetings. Ensure prompt payment from Owner and payment to Subcontractor and Suppliers occurs according to percentage complete timely upon receipt from Owner.
• Document quality and progress of each Subcontractor and Suppliers. Update Subcontractors and Suppliers of any changes to the plans, specifications and/or schedule.
• Inform management of productivity, costs, quality control, document management and processing of applications for payment. Notify management of any issues that arise which affects quality, budget, progress and safety.
• Coordinate closeout requirements with the Architect, Owner, Subcontractors, Suppliers, Public Official, Ross Group Employees, Ross Group Management and any other relative agencies that may be involved. Tasks include, but not confined to obtaining, reviewing and submitting required certificates, insurance, operation and maintenance manuals, warranties and as-builts. Review each punch list generated by Architect, Engineer, Subcontractor and Ross Group Superintendent prior to commencement and upon completion.
• Monitor staffing needs, evaluate performance, and address employee relation issues as warranted for staff.

• Have a minimum of 20 years previous construction management experience required; program management of large, intricate domestic or international projects is a plus.
• Have knowledge of and/or experience with heavy industrial material handling and processing projects. Familiarity with marine logistics is a plus.
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in related field.
  • Preferred Degrees:
    Construction Management, Civil…