Senior Project Manager
Centennial, CO
Z3Talent’s client, Saunders Construction, was established in 1972 and is a customer-centric organization providing a wide range of services based on our client’s needs. Their reputation and relationships are based on Care, Collaboration, Commitment and Community. With over $5 billion in successful projects, Saunders is currently ranked as one of the largest general contractors in Colorado by Engineering News Record Magazine and the Denver Business Journal.
They have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to be a key leader in their organization.
Position Title: Senior Project Manager
Classification: FLSA Exempt
Salary Range: $150K - $160K/year
Reports to: Construction Manager
Position Type: Full-Time
Purpose of the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, Colorado-based, construction company that has been in business for over 50 years. Saunders excels in building office, municipal, educational, mixed-use, healthcare, residential, recreational, hospitality, science & technology, cultural, and retail facilities. Their aim is to build what matters, regardless of project scope. They execute projects ranging from under $1 million to more than $200 million. They have been the recipient of more than 100 industry awards for construction excellence, employee achievements and community contributions. As an employee-owned business, the company fosters a culture of professional development and collaboration.
As a Senior Project Manager you will be responsible for all administrative and coordination functions for multiple projects. This role will be involved with project development as the earliest stages of negotiations or bidding to assure continual control. The Senior Project Manager will also be a critical component of the design process and will plan, direct, and coordinate all activities of the projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Mentors other project managers.
Provides input and supervises all pre-construction services such as purchase orders, subcontracts, schedules, job cost set-up and project pre-planning.
Reviews shop drawings for compliance with contract documents.
Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
Monitors and ensures quality control and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule within prescribed budget.
Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required. Prepares project reports for management, client, or others.
Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
Coordinates project activities complying with government regulatory or other governmental agencies.
Manages one or more Project Superintendents. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Also may directly supervise one or more non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience
This person will need to integrate into the Saunders culture of growth and development as they will be a key player in mentoring and guiding their team to grow and succeed in their roles. They will also be responsible for the planning and managing of projects to completion.
Required Experience:
Longevity:
10+ years in the commercial construction industry.
6+ years as a Project Manager for a general contractor doing similar work.
Project Management
Successful management of complex projects up to $50 million.
Significant contribution to value engineering on major projects.
Seasoned negotiator.
Demonstrated skill at handling challenging relationships diplomatically.
Track record of profitability and maintenance of schedules.
Thorough working knowledge of general construction materials, processes and systems. Advanced blue print reading, working knowledge of UBC and OSHA safety practices. Construction sequencing and scheduling.
Solid client relationships.
Leadership
Motivational leadership to others.
Proven ability to delegate appropriately.
Training/support/mentoring for members of the project team.
Leadership role in presentation effort.
Willingness and availability to listen and provide appropriate guidance.
Patience and fairness in employee, client and subcontractor relations.
Additional
Assumption of corporate-level responsibilities in alignment with company goals.
Industry involvement in alignment with company goals (AGC, trust funds, trade associations, etc.).
Ability to make sound, timely decisions.
Strong written and oral communications skills.
Mastery of project control systems.
Ability to troubleshoot computer systems.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
The employee in this job must be knowledgeable about and follow the company's safety policies and procedures as described in the company safety manual.
Physical Demands
Spends approximately 70% of the time sitting, and 30% of the time either standing or walking while on the job.
Occasionally* lifts up to 15 lbs, when moving project binders, office supplies or files, and may stoop, kneel, crouch, and balance while performing these same functions.
Occasionally required to climb, crawl, stoop and negotiate ladders, stairs or other routes at and within project sites in order to fulfill duties.
Constantly uses verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as E-Mail, telephone, and radio.
Constantly employs eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery such as computer keyboard.
Constantly utilizes full scope of visual capacity to travel to project sites and observe/verify project progress in addition to operating automated office equipment.
*Constantly - Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time
*Frequently - Activity exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
*Occasionally - Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
Saunders Construction's Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Section 125 Plan
401k Plan / Safe Harbor plan
Paid Time Off
Bonus Program
Employer Paid Term Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Employer Paid Long Term Disability