SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE:
The DBI team specializes in the evaluation of damaged structures. DBI’s construction experts provide independent recommendations and analysis to clients in the insurance and legal industry. Hard evidence, expertise, and accuracy drive work; communication and connection are the company’s top priorities. In a complex industry, the company’s mission is to bring clarity to every client served by DBI.
The Senior Project Manager role plans, directs, manages and provides oversight of assigned construction consulting projects to ensure that DBI goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed schedule and budget parameters. Effectively communicates with field staff, third party consultants, clients, and management. Provides internal and external coordination and collaboration with project partners and stakeholders. This position will assist in the management of key company initiatives and projects. The position requires considerable judgment and latitude in performing job duties and is expected to function effectively with minimal to moderate direct supervision.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create budgets and estimates.
- Gather data required in preparing lump sum, unit rate, and cost-plus detailed estimates.
- Responsible for conceptual estimating, cost analysis, and estimate coordination.
- Organize and manage project teams and team assignments.
- Build effective relationships and coordinate team members, third party consultants, as well as clients.
- Manage project timelines and schedules.
- Resolution of complex technical issues as they arise. Identify risk exposures and their order of magnitude.
- Provide mentorship by establishing standardized procedures, methods, as well as processes for estimating and training estimating resources.
- Effectively track job time and expense costs and time completion commitments.
- Oversee the implementation of the department standards for deliverables, formats and budget tracking tools.
- Actively participate in reallocation of resources as needed to assure customer satisfaction.
- Develop project estimates, bids, and/or proposals on a timely and efficient basis.
- Ensure the flow of project information is maintained and documented.
- Review and/or manage the review, as well as approval of all team deliverables.
- Submit quotes and perform follow-up.
- Negotiate and finalize the scope and terms of the project.
- Interact with the client giving status reports and developing a trusting professional relationship.
- Suggest new ideas for improved workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Uphold the values of DBI Consultants and the culture espoused by Our Foundation.
- Consistently demonstrates professionalism, integrity and the highest standards of ethical behavior and professional conduct; conducts oneself in a manner that reflects favorably on the organization.
- Maintain the confidentiality of proprietary and sensitive information, exercising sound judgment and discretion in any disclosure of information related to DBI Consultants and its endeavors.
- Commits to continuous improvement and professional development for self and team members.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Project Management or related field from an accredited university is required.
- Seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience in project management within construction.
- Experience working with Xactimate, Bluebeam Revu, and construction scheduling programs such as Primavera or MS Projects.
- Willingness to travel and is not afraid of heights.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced office setting, as well as in the field.
- Motivated, detail oriented, and ready to take on challenges.
- Passion for and understanding of construction, as well as construction principles.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external resources.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite software, especially Excel.
- Ability to observe issues and suggest innovative solutions.
- Self-directed with the ability to be an effective team leader and maintain a professional demeanor.
- Proven organizational skills with exemplary time management, and ability to manage multiple priorities, execute tasks, as well as meet deadlines.
- Technically astute and strategic in thinking.
- Ability to work in inclement weather and various environmental conditions.
- Responsible fiscal judgment toward expenses.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Frequently requires work to be performed at the site of the property damage or loss, including locations where disasters or catastrophes have occurred; may require evening, overnight, and weekend travel and work; incumbent may be subject to outside weather and environmental conditions, including, but not limited to, extreme heat, cold, and precipitation; incumbent may be exposed to inside environmental conditions, including, but not limited to noise, vibrations, proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, heights, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
The incumbent may be required to work in close quarters, crawl spaces, small enclosed rooms, narrow aisles, passageways, or other enclosed areas, requiring physical agility and resistance to claustrophobia. The incumbent may be required to work in high areas such as roofs or scaffolding, requiring physical agility, balance, and resistance to acrophobia.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the working conditions and associated physical activities and requirements above, the incumbent may be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, or feel, especially in the course of investigating and assessing property damage; these requirements may include the need to lift weights of up to 50 pounds, including a ladder.
The work requires close visual acuity, with or without correction, to prepare reports containing words, symbols, and numerical figures; the incumbent is required to view a computer terminal, use a keyboard, read printed documents, make detailed visual inspections, perceive color, perceive depth, and have a sufficient field of vision to carry out all inspection and related duties.
Willingness to travel on average of +/-30% of the workweek to accommodate meetings, as well as attend other work-related activities that may be scheduled outside of normal daytime business hours.
