Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Position Summary :

Walker Federal Services is hiring a Senior Project Manager to assist the company in meeting its objectives and goals. They will do this by overseeing and directing assigned projects at various locations and taking appropriate action to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and with defined resources.

Responsibilities:

Execute and manage terms of project contracts.
Partner with superintendents, project engineers, and estimators to ensure a complete scope of work is defined.
Monitor project budgets and labor costs.
Monitor and prepare project schedules with milestone deadlines to be achieved.
Prepare and present computer-generated spreadsheets and reports.
Maintain regular communication and collaboration with project superintendents by spending time on and touring assigned job sites.
Prepare and manage communications with general contractors or construction managers for assigned projects.
Recommend methods and/or improvements based on project needs and resource capabilities.
Review, analyze and make recommendations on project change orders.
Estimate/price change orders as required.
Analyze plans and subsequent construction documents to confirm project requirements and opportunities for value engineering.
Prepare documents for billing purposes and coordinate with accounting personnel.
Report and resolve customer concerns and/or grievances as needed.
Ensure job site employees maintain a safe work environment.
Attend and conduct meetings as required.
Comply with all company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
Travel to various project sites is required.
Collaborate with project managers to ensure a complete scope of work is defined.
Develop competencies with reviewing drawings and specifications to assist with preparing project schedules, change orders, building and environmental controls & fire alarm filings.
Monitor project budgets and labor costs, alerting the project manager to any concerns.
Prepare, maintain, and present computer generated logs and reports.
Maintain regular communication and collaboration with project managers.
Prepare and manage communications internally with construction team and support functions as well as with general contractors or construction managers for assigned projects.
Prepare documents for billing purposes and coordinate with accounting personnel, which will require using an electronic job cost accounting system.
Assist with material buyouts and releases.
Comply with all company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A degree in engineering, construction management, or related field, and 5 years of progressive experience in government/commercial construction; or successful completion of an apprenticeship program plus 5 years of progressive experience in government/commercial construction.
Direct experience with Microsoft Office Word and Excel applications.
Working knowledge of RS Means or related estimating software system.
Working knowledge of construction accounting software or related accounting system.
Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Must demonstrate ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects.
Must demonstrate ability to analyze and solve problems.
Must demonstrate commitment to company values.
Must be willing, as knowledge and skills increase, to transition to a project manager position as openings arise.
Successful candidates must be able to pass a background check and a drug test.

Benefits:

Health insurance
Flexible schedule
Paid time off

How to Apply

To apply for a position with us, please email your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications to [email protected]. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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4. Attach your resume.

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For any questions regarding the application proccess, please contact us at [email protected].

Please allow up to 24-48 hours for a response from us.