Senior Project Manager (Traveling)

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment through renewables and energy services, engineering and design, and construction and facility services. The Senior Project Manager will lead data center projects from initiation through closeout, managing plans, schedules, scopes, resources, safety, procurement, finances, and stakeholder communications. The role also oversees project controls, customer relationships, staffing, and team development.

Responsibilities:

• Leads projects from initiation to closeout
• Develops and manages project plans, schedules, and scopes of work
• Oversees, scheduling and coordination of internal and external resources for project completion
• Communicates with clients and project resources (subcontractors and vendors)
• Documents discussions, outcomes, and decisions
• Supports Request for Proposal (RFP) process
• Researches and evaluates new products and vendors
• Processes or oversees review log and distributes submittals
• Obtains detailed knowledge of contract, drawings and specifications for project(s)
• Maintains or oversees the cost issue logs
• Upholds and communicates McKinstry safety standards
• Ensures safety compliance of subcontractors and all on-site personnel
• Defines individual project responsibilities and accountabilities
• Coordinates implementation handoffs between internal departments
• Mitigates and reports on risk on behalf of the company
• Delivers accurate and timely business reports
• Manages and coordinates procurement activities for Subcontracts and Purchase Orders
• Oversees Job Start and Project Closeout materials
• Assesses, defines and documents agreements from customers regarding project requirements
• Manages pre-construction process with the field foremen and Business Manager
• Assess site safety and implements actions to prevent injury to property and personnel
• Ensures safety compliance of subcontractors and all on-site personnel
• Assumes financial responsibility for project including accurate, timely and relevant reporting to stakeholders
• Facilitates invoice payment to subcontractors and suppliers
• Reviews substantiation of subcontractor billing
• Responsible for preparation of monthly project accounting review
• Monitors, controls, and reports on the financial performance of projects
• Draft or oversee subcontracts and purchase agreements
• Assist with client billings
• Generates preliminary assessments, technical solutions, fee proposals, presentations, studies, and general support
• Maintains positive working relationships with building owners, contractors, consultants, vendors and partners
• Respond to stakeholder inquiries
• Delivers accurate and timely data to support project forecasts
• Serve as primary point of contact with customer
• Inform internal and external customers of new offerings and upgrades
• Facilitate communication internally between project team and other departments
• Make presentations to a variety of audiences; act as subject matter expert
• Identify, qualify and funnel potential new service opportunities to Business Development team
• Directs customer requests for product functionality enhancements to the appropriate people
• Recruits, coaches, and mentors project team members
• Develop project staffing plans to include labor and subcontractors
• Responsible for the forecasting of project management labor requirements
• Act as steward of McKinstry culture; communicate and influence policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must have demonstrated proficiency for all the responsibilities of a Project Manager
• BA/BS degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management or equivalent work experience required
• Eight (8) years of experience in project management, building operations or other related field required
• Experience with working for a General Contractor or Major Mechanical Subcontractor required
• Proficient in scheduling software: Microsoft Project, Primavera, and/or Suretrak required
• Knowledge of construction management, commercial building process, financial acumen
• Knowledge of construction financial programs and software
• Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Project required; working knowledge of SharePoint preferred
• RCDD, CPM professional designation is preferred
• Basic estimating skills preferred
• Knowledge of the basics of labor relations including union contract requirements, and hiring practices preferred