The posting
Scope
The Senior Project Manager 1 will provide overall leadership as the primary point of contact responsible for overseeing projects of all sizes and complexities. They will work closely with a team of engineers and consultants to provide project direction, engineering solutions, and advice to clients to ensure positive outcomes. Their primary responsibilities will include assuring project completeness and accuracy, on-time project delivery within the monetary budget, ensuring this is done in accordance with JQI and client standards. Senior Project Managers will also develop and enhance customer relationships by providing excellent service and exceeding client expectations. This role is limited to those project managers at JQI that have demonstrated competence in managing large projects and / or a significant volume of small to medium projects annually and who are actively managing projects more than 50% of their time.
Principal Responsibilities
- Coordinate, oversee and manage projects ranging in size and complexity; Serve as the point of contact for teams and clients
- Collaborate with business development staff, Project Executives, Client Executives, and
- Market Directors/Leaders during the initial stages of project opportunities
- Assist Project Executives and Client Executives with design scopes of work and fee calculations for proposal generation as well as with contract reviews
- Create project schedules including targets for milestones and deadlines
- Create monthly billings and submit financial information to Accounting in a timely manner; Update billing projections and estimated completion percentage for all projects monthly
- Collaborate with design staff and coordinate scheduling of projects during all phases of design and construction
- Ensure design follows owner standards and requirements, JQI standards, and code requirements; Ensure design milestone deliverables are achieved, JQI and client quality control processes are completed, and construction technical support occurs in a timely manner
- Prepare project status reports and other documentation, schedule and lead progress meetings and provide meeting documentation
- Lead project interviews and project presentations
- Train, mentor, and motivate staff
- Build, maintain, and develop client relationships
- Respond to and resolve client/construction concerns. Manage change orders and obtain appropriate approvals
Required Skills/Abilities
- Ability to make decisions, solve problems and think analytically
- Excellent organization, multi-tasking, and critical task scheduling skills
- Active listening and superior communication skills both orally and written
- Ability to provide clear direction, motivation, and support
- Ability to identify potential risks and take measures to mitigate before they negatively impact projects
- Ability to react quickly and positively in all communication
- Competency in managing large projects and / or a significant volume of small to medium projects for key clients annually
- Demonstrated financial success on projects managed
- Knowledge and understanding of Engineering disciplines, design, and technical aspects
- Experience with managing projects where JQI is prime including hiring and managing subconsultants and executing subconsultant contracts
- Experience with managing projects with multiple JQI office locations, teams, and engineering disciplines
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to travel up to 25% for client project success and internal project team engagement
Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, or higher, in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a similar related field preferred
- Minimum 8 years required, 10 years preferred, of project management, construction management, or related experience
- Minimum of 3 years of project management experience at JQI, or equivalent, required
- Completion of JQI’s Project Management Training or other recognized industry standard project management training preferred
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
JQ-IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’s status, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination laws, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. JQ-IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. JQ-IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
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