[Hiring] Design Project Manager @ManpowerGroup WorkMyWay

Role Description

The Senior Project Manager is accountable for leading all aspects of a project. This person will work as part of the project team and interact closely with the owner, designers, contractors, subcontractors, and other trades on projects in commercial and mission-critical environments.

On a per project basis, the role will include:

• Leading the design and construction administration phases of projects
• Performing site visits
• Leading and representing DLB in client meetings
• Coordinating with internal and external members
• General project overhead tasks

The Senior Project Manager will be self-directed on day-to-day work and receive high-level instruction on new projects or assignments. Will lead project teams of routine or complex scope and may coordinate activities of other personnel. The Senior Project Manager will communicate and operate in line with organizational and client goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

Essential Functions

• Manage all Elements of Routine and Complex Projects (50%)
  • Drive project design from inception (site acquisition) through design and construction
  • Develop owner project requirements (OPR) and initial space planning efforts / schematic design
  • Represent DLB at site visits including existing condition surveys and punchlists
  • Evaluate and review subcontractor proposals and provide recommendations on contract award
  • Lead pre-construction elements including project initiation, kickoff, RFIs, and submittals
  • Coordinate resource and material forecasting
  • Develop, manage, and monitor schedule
  • Lead project meetings
  • Coordinate / perform QA / QC plans and specifications to ensure completion in accordance with the project scope and appropriate guidelines and manuals
  • Oversee / coordinate subconsultant activities
  • Develop cost and time schedules for proposed work with the assistance of the project team. Assign and schedule duties to project team members.
  • Coordinate or oversee start-up, cutover, pre-functional or functional testing and project closeout
• Monitor and Control Project Financials (25%)
  • Prepare, forecast and monitor project budgets, profitability, margins, bill rates, and utilization and maintain overall accountability for the profitability of the project
  • Communicate with the client when additional fees / change orders are required
  • Identify potential project risks and develop / implement strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines
  • Accountable for development of cost schedules / schedules of value for client progress billing
• Manage Stakeholder Relations (20%)
  • Lead preparation of proposals, presentations, and the overall marketing efforts of the firm
  • Lead the promotion of the firm, service, and expertise to existing or potential clients
  • Maintain client relationship to ensure an ongoing positive relationship and work with clients to identify and develop new projects
  • Primary contact for clients and build effective, long-term client relationships
  • Ensure client satisfaction through active communication
• Administrative (5%)
  • Review and distribute daily reporting
  • Accountable for project contract administration
  • Manage personal and project hours using company tools
  • Create / complete departmental reports
  • Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget
  • Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

• Knowledge of industry trends, project management and construction procedures and best practices
• Knowledge of MEP / FA / FP trades and the general requirements for each
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods and coordination of people and resources
• Knowledge of materials, methods and the tools involved in the construction of mission-critical, commercial buildings or other structures
• Knowledge of the importance of the Method of Procedure (MOP) process and work notifications
• Skilled at producing drawings and visual aids using AutoCAD and / or Revit
• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
• Skilled at using construction management software such as Procore
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Skilled at managing personnel and material resources
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
• Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with onsite and remote team members
• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
• Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
• Frequently moving through office, facility and other environments
• On occasion may move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 15%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states
• Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.

Education / Experience

• B.A. / B.S. degree in engineering, construction or related discipline OR two years of additional experience in related field in lieu of degree
• Minimum of eight years of experience in related field

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• Flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment