The Christman Company · 4 days ago
Senior Project Manager
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expThe Christman Company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-performance teams and ensure effective project execution. This role involves overseeing project planning, managing client communications, and promoting safety on construction sites.
CommercialConstructionReal Estate
Responsibilities
Lead in the development of high-performance teams through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring and serving as a peer coach and/or mentor as assigned
Ensure regular feedback is shared with staff including timely completion of employee performance appraisals
Provide leadership in motivating the project team and maintain a positive work environment
Communicate with owners, architects, and subcontractors as it relates to project risk, timetables, costs/budgets, and change management
Determine and define scope of work and deliverables
Determines project staffing requirements and establishes a work plan and schedules for each project phase
Prepare project manuals, work category descriptions and other necessary components for a bid package. Manage the CM bid process to also include post bid reviews
Serve as a team member on hard bid teams as needed
Establish and clarify project-specific goals related to schedule, safety, accounting, labor relations, EEO, and data processing/reporting
Assess and maintain client relationships to understand construction leadership, facility maintenance, and other business needs that may have facility-related implications from the beginning of the contract through the project warranty period
Manage owner communications related to project risks, schedules, budgets, and logistics
Coordinate development and delivery of project planning services (e.g., estimating, scheduling, value engineering, reporting) with the Project Planning Leader
Oversee timely and accurate processing of all project information documents relating to the contract, bulletins, field work orders, and change orders
Review assessment of client needs to contractual obligations and delivery of project professional management services by the Christman team and all contracted trades, vendors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure that proper service is provided to the client
Establish subcontract agreements and work scopes for all trade contractors; communicating expectations and responsibilities related to project planning, coordination with other trades, safety, and definition of work quality
Clarify expectations and performance requirements in both written project documents and through presentations and discussions at pre-bid conferences, post-bid meetings, pre-installation meetings, and other interactions
Lead trade contractor relations
Coordinate information, access, and share across the project team to keep team members informed of current project status
Drive safety awareness at all times. Observe safety practices on site and promptly address any unsafe situations or behaviors, reporting violations and coordinating corrective actions to the project team
Contribute to business development efforts by leveraging professional network and client relationships to identify opportunities, participate in developing pursuit strategies, and actively participating in the pursuit of these opportunities
Help support technical proposal development and participate in project pursuit interviews and proposals as needed
Complete assigned and required training for this role
Manage and develop assigned staff toward maximum job performance and career potential
Establish an environment that supports questions and learning in the context of project goals and schedules
For all project team members, promote development of knowledge base, leadership skills, and partnership by modeling effective performance, encouraging discussion and debate over solutions and approaches, connecting project team members with learning opportunities and other team members who could serve as mentors, and prompting team members to recognize challenges early and plan ahead for important project activities
Provide motivational and constructive feedback to team members regarding the impact of their efforts on the project’s success, impressions being created with other team members, and contributions to the quality of relationships being developed within the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related job field
Minimum ten (10) years of commercial construction experience in a leadership role. Five (5) of those years must be in a Project Manager or in leadership role that reflects experience in leading multiple, large, and complex constructions projects
Successful completion of classes or other training in Construction Management, Project Management, Safety, or Communication
Ability to manage time, plan, schedule, organize, and prioritize responsibilities to consistently meet deadlines
Entrepreneurial focus and the ability to see the big picture while simultaneously focusing on details and timelines
Must be able to write and communicate clearly and quickly to a variety of audiences
Ability to perform under pressure or opposition and handle stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization
Must be able to lead, work well with others, and build relationships with the project team and subcontractors, resolving conflicts or jobsite issues as they arise
Have excellent problem solving and ability to communicate solutions with an understanding of how risk is managed as it relates to the project and company as a whole
Have a passion for team-based planning and problem-solving and wholehearted commitment to building strong partnerships to support project goals
Advanced understanding of construction scheduling, cost control, and demonstrated ability to lead, control, and supervise large groups
Leads, manages, and plans work activities along with recognizing safety concerns while promoting a safe culture
Understand job cost accounting practices and ability to analyze reports
Ability to easily read and understand blueprints and specifications
Proficient in Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related job field
Company
The Christman Company
The Christman Company offers concrete, carpentry, restoration, timber installation, demolition, and other civil and site work services.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Steven Roznowski
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