A Brief Overview

The Senior Construction Manager is responsible for the development and management of construction activities.

What You Will Do

• Lead the construction project team to ensure the application of approved standards and post-project review, ensuring planning and products delivered are in line with approved guidelines and standards.
• Oversee collaboration with governmental and nongovernmental jurisdictional authorities for permitting, design approval, and construction implementation.
• Develop and refine specific client requirements and establish clear and verifiable expectations.
• Direct and participate in the construction bidding process.
• Ensure all stakeholder needs are identified, managed, and met.
• Develop and approve plans and budgets. Orchestrate and drive the successful and timely design of construction projects to achieve business goals, including the identification and resolution of risks and issues that impact project delivery.
• Oversee the selection (including RFP if appropriate), completion, and adherence of contractual agreements with architects, project management firms, furniture manufacturers, and other vendors in support of project delivery. Analyze bids, interview bidders, and evaluate qualifications.
• Drive a functional, creative, efficient, and cost-effective design and implementation process.
• Work collaboratively with the team to develop comprehensive project plans based on approved funding.
• Develop and monitor actual schedules and costs against structured project plans; report significant variances and develop corrective action plans.
• Communicate effectively with staff and management on status, issues, risks, project goals, and objectives.
• Create and distribute project status reports and review work progress on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience in business or the construction industry.
• Minimum of five to ten years of proven working experience in the construction industry or project management, planning, estimating, monitoring, and reporting through the full project lifecycle, from initiation through closure.
• Work experience in the Federal and Public industry is preferred.
• Strong process management, project management, and people management skills.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with individuals at all levels, internally and externally.
• Strong time management with attention to detail.
• A high degree of professionalism and strong work ethic coupled with a sense of responsibility and integrity, also competent in conflict and crisis management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project Management Software.
• Ability to travel, walk construction sites, and climb scaffolding and ladders.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.
• Requires a self-motivated, team player who pays close attention to detail, can adapt to a fast-paced environment, multitask, and is highly organized.
• Ability to work independently but also thrive in a dynamic and team-oriented environment.
• Results-oriented with strong project management and execution skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills with the ability to sustain strong relationships with clients, peers, and business partners. Strong meeting organization and facilitation skills.
• Ability to interact with multiple levels in an organization and industry professionals.
• Valid and in-state Driver's License required.