ABOUT THE JOB
Stahl Construction is a leading firm in the commercial construction industry, renowned for delivering complex, large-scale projects with excellence. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation, quality, and client satisfaction.
The overall responsibility of the Senior Project Manager position is to effectively lead construction projects from initial concept through final completion, managing the contracts (clients and subcontractors) and budget so that Stahl, our clients, and our subcontractors have an exceptional and profitable building experience. Project Managers work in tandem with field superintendents to ensure projects are completed on schedule and on budget.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
Project Planning and Initiation
- Support project pursuits
- Review and negotiate work scopes and contracts.
- Oversee the preparation of feasibility studies, site analyses, and risk assessments.
- Create cost estimates and budget breakdowns.
- Participate in preconstruction activities, including site walk throughs, developing risk logs, and site assessments.
- Review and understand drawings and contract documents, submissions, specifications, changes, and document control.
- Obtain local licenses, certifications, and certificates of insurance to meet owner’s contract requirements.
- Coordination of plan distribution to ensure bid coverage.
Budget and Resource Management
- Responsible for budget and ultimate financial condition of project.
- Solicitation of subcontractor bids.
- Review billing requirements, pay applications and invoices with accounting department, design professionals and clients or client’s lending institutions/title.
- Setting up and issuing documentation for pricing and change administration.
- Assist with material procurement and expediting deliveries, as needed.
Execution and Monitoring
- Negotiate modifications with owners, architects and subcontractors through effective contract management and thorough knowledge of contract law.
- Initiating RFIs and monitoring progress.
Risk Management and Problem Resolution
- Maintain and protect company confidentiality.
- Ensure construction activities adhere to quality standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices.
- Conduct regular site inspections, quality audits, and safety meetings to maintain high standards of workmanship and safety.
- Monitor and ensure contract requirements with subcontractors.
Stakeholder Communication
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and other stakeholders.
- Effectively lead meetings to ensure the company’s interests are protected while promoting relationship-based service to our clients and designers.
- Maintain open lines of effective communication and provide the highest level of customer service to both internal and external customers.
Project Closure
- Lead project close-out efforts including final billings, warranties, close-out documentation and punch list completion.
- Ensure the successful handover of the project, including documentation, training, and operational readiness.
- Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.
Continuous Improvement
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending appropriate training and updating licenses as needed.
- Contribute positively to the team by setting examples of professionalism, loyalty, conscientiousness, and dependability.
- Mentor Assistant Project Managers.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or a related field.
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in managing large-scale commercial construction projects.
- Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.
- Strong understanding of construction processes, building codes, safety regulations, and project management methodologies.
- Excellent organization, leadership, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in project management software (i.e. MS Project, Procore, Viewpoint.)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
- Experience working commercial construction projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in BIM, Bluebeam, and other industry programs.
- Experience working on K-12 education construction projects.
BENEFITS
- Flexibility in work arrangements and hourly schedule.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- The chance to work on high-impact projects and make a significant contribution to our company’s success.
- Comprehensive benefit plan: medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance.
- 401(k) with generous company match, immediately vested.
- Health Savings Account with company match.
- Flexible Savings Account Program.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Participation in the annual company bonus program based on company performance.