J.A. Watts, Inc. · 19 hours ago
Senior Project Manager - Baggage Handling Systems
Chicago, Illinois
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expJ. A. Watts, Inc. (JWI) is a woman-owned professional services firm that believes in treating its clients and employees like family. The Senior Project Manager will manage all aspects of assigned projects, ensuring technical excellence, design precision, and operational efficiency in baggage handling system projects, while serving as the primary client interface and design lead.
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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
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in the construction industry with a majority of those years working on BHS or conveyance projects in aviation or similar fields
A bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture or engineering, or equivalent work experience
Project Management certification (PMP, PMI), EIT or Professional Engineer
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, leadership, and influencing skills
Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships with managers, peers, and subordinates
Experience using MS Office suite and industry related project management software
Preferred
Design experience preferred
Active participation in industry organizations a plus
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
Company
J.A. Watts, Inc.
J.A. Watts is a construction company that provides construction management and project management services.
51-200 employees
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