Senior Project Manager - $120000 - $130000 Yearly Salary
ja wattsChicago, IL
$120,000 - $130,000 per year
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ja wattsChicago, ILSenior L5
$120,000 - $130,000 per year
Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionEngineering ServicesOther Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
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J. A. Watts, LLC (JWI) is a woman-founded professional services firm that believes in treating its clients and employees like family at every level of our company. Our family culture is what we're known for, and we work to stay true to who we are. That's how we manage our projects and how we recruit THE Best People in our industry. Our clients come from all walks of life, and so do we, which makes us stronger together. This role is responsible for understanding the overall project/program scope and managing all aspects of the assigned project or group of projects, including but not limited to the design, planning, implementation, construction, closeout, stakeholder coordination, cost control, client satisfaction, team performance, and quality functions. The Senior Project Manager shall lead by example and personify the Company's Mission, Vision, and Values; taking ownership of their assigned project(s) or program. The Senior Project Manager will work on a large-scale project within an active airport environment, requiring careful coordination to ensure seamless operations while the new facility is constructed in a phased approach. The Senior Project Manager will have the opportunity to play a key role in the development of a major airport, contributing to its growth and efficiency. The Senior Project Manager will be required to work on-site at ORD 5 days per week and obtain an airport security badge.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary interface with the client and lead the project team through the entire project process
- Responsible for high-level planning and programming analysis work including preparation of technical documents, testing plans, and proposals
- Establish and implement project objectives, policies, procedures, roles and reporting structure, and performance standards within boundaries of company policy and contract specifications
- Collaborate with clients, sub-consultants, and contractors to define work procedures and resolve complaints and construction problems
- Strategize with Client Lead, Director, or Executive on opportunities for business development with existing and new clients
- Represent company in project meetings and attend strategy meetings
- Schedule and lead job meetings
- Assemble and distribute meeting minutes
- Execute the implementation of the JWI Playbook and ensure adherence to the practices outlined for JWI project management
- Ensure effective communication is always maintained within the team structure and Senior Management
- Complete weekly and monthly reports concerning work progress, costs, and scheduling
- Produce project schedule; coordinate schedule updates and distribute internally and externally
- Manage all financial aspects of project contract(s), including labor, expenses, and staffing projections, to protect company's interest
- Maintain a positive relationship with the client at all times
- Oversee project budgets, create, and manage project forecasts, schedules and expenses; anticipate potential changes to budget, schedule, and expenses and provide guidance and analysis of changes
- Responsible for interviewing, recommending, and negotiating contractual service agreements. Prepare, negotiate, and authorize revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
- Manage project staff and jobsite construction activities
- Investigate potential situations and implement corrective measures as necessary; develop contingency plans to mitigate potential risk
- Provide guidance, oversight, coaching, and mentoring to other project staff
- Responsible for ensuring that project deliverables are on time, within budget, and at the required level of quality
- Prepare and monitor punch list items; manage the close out process to completion
- Produce and review design plans, specifications, and cost estimates
Perform other duties as may be required/directed Requirements: A bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture or engineering, or equivalent work experience; Project Management certification (PMP, PMI), EIT or Professional Engineer preferred 5-10 years of experience managing projects at an airport; 5-10 years experience working directly with stakeholders (airlines/aiports)
Experience in all levels of construction project processes from start to closeout at an airport
Strong ability to read, understand/interpret construction drawings/details
Strong knowledge of airport operations Valid Drivers License required
Able to pass a background check to obtain badging at airports
Experience as a leader managing a team of direct reports, mentor, and problem solver with a commitment to excellence
Extensive knowledge and understanding of contract management and budgeting/estimating
Advanced interpersonal, administrative, and organizational skills; including the ability to work with diverse personalities to negotiate and resolve conflict
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships with managers, peers, and subordinates
Active participation in industry organizations a plus. Experience using MS Office suite and industry related project management scheduling software
Company Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance options for employee and family
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options available
Company-provided group life, short and long-term disability, and voluntary life options
Matching 401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off and holidays
Student debt repayment resources available ID Theft protection
Professional development and tuition assistance
Company-sponsored social events
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. PM18Compensation details: 00 Yearly SalaryPI3c5ebd657af2-6036
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