Senior Project Manager

Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Our client, a construction management and general contracting firm is currently in need of 6 Project Managers for full-time employment in Phoenix, AZ.

The Project Manager will be working on a large water infrastructure project in the greater Phoenix area and providing overall contract administration, technical expertise, and support.

Responsibilities
Provides overall contract administration, technical expertise, and support to a medium size construction project.
Develops and implements the project safety plan and leads by example for health and safety practices and procedures.
Ensures the project is constructed as per design, budget, resources, quality, and schedule.
Understands client drivers and offers value engineering proposals for functionality, cost, and schedule benefit.
Manages project performance and providing performance status reports for safety, cost forecast, and schedule.
Negotiates and issues subcontracts, major purchase orders and progress payments and monitors their progress and schedule.
Understands, communicates, and enforces the contract and contract documents.
Develops and coordinates overall project closeout.
Identifies and manages risk and opportunities on construction projects.
If applicable, for design build project deliveries:
Monitors progress of the design, including compliance issues, quality, general coordination, constructability, and timing of deliverables.
Assists the project team lead obtain a comprehensive design-management and design-quality plan and conduct periodic quality audits to ensure compliance.
Keeps all parties informed of potential opportunities and challenges and manages stakeholders expectations through appropriate forms of communication.

Requirements:

7-10 years of recent construction experience.
oSome water/wastewater experience is required
oExperience with projects in the $50-$100m range
Demonstrated experience implementing a strong safety culture by application of health, safety, and environment principles and legislation.
In-depth knowledge of construction industry including building materials, construction specifications, methods and procedures, construction law and building codes, and safety and quality management practices.
Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills including the ability to manage project budgets and schedules.
Ability to identify and manage risk and opportunities on construction projects.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, project management and scheduling software, with a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.
Bachelors degree or diploma in engineering, construction management, or a related field

Job Summary: