Senior Project Manager - Water - Dayton

Job Purpose Provides overall management direction to one or more water resources projects, establishes project objectives and policies, maintains liaison with clients, and monitors construction and financial activities through administrative direction of the onsite superintendent, as well as mentoring Project Engineers and Project Managers. Areas of focus include the following

Objective Key Results:

Compliance

• Support the project team's efforts to enhance performance metrics relative to profitability, risk management, safety, quality control, and standard operating procedures. People
• Drive the development of project engineers on your projects. Plan and execute a regular schedule of formal performance reviews and continuous personnel development meetings with project engineers. Client Satisfaction
• Optimize client relationships through communication and operational excellence; focus on positioning for future work.

Engage the Director of Operations to strategically enhance these efforts. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The individual in this position is expected to be able to successfully perform the following duties and responsibilities according to Shook's Policies and Procedures and established business practices. This individual will have the best opportunity to succeed in this position by embracing Shook's Mission / Vision / Values. Operational Excellence Operates as a bid lead with actual cost information to enhance and increase the accuracy of future bids. Demonstrates the ability to manage projects of large scale and volume, and/or multiple projects at one time Demonstrates the ability to Win Work by participating in Business Development efforts, project proposal preparation, project interviews, and other project pursuit efforts Manages critical subcontractors. Negotiates the largest subcontracts and purchase agreements including terms and conditions. Manages a project-dedicated staff and establishes roles and expectations for each member. Initiates and maintains relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors. Creates and manages a schedule of values and pay applications. Assists in creating and carrying out a job-specific safety plan. Ensures a quality control plan is developed and implemented. Manages the procurement process including labor, equipment, materials, and subcontracts. Prepares and maintains accurate financial forecasting with an emphasis on labor, equipment, and cash flow. Manages personnel development. Creates and manages the project schedule (cost and resource loaded as required). Participates in all preconstruction services, including assisting Risk Management with prequalification and SDI procedures. People Management and Development Complete annual and 90-day performance reviews for Project Engineers and Senior Project Engineers with input from RM/DO. Reporting Relationships The position reports to the Director of Operations The position is a mentor for: Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, and Project Manager Position to work closely with Project Superintendent, Superintendent, and Senior Superintendent Competencies Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish collaborative relationships with clients. Experience in participating in and leading labor negotiations. Member of a professional organization helpful, officer position preferred. Member of a community organization is helpful. Participate in career fairs and recruitment. Keep up with current technology (BIM, 3D Modelling, Pipe Detailing, Etc.). Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Education and Experience 4-year BS degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent experience. 10-15 years of construction experience

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to a prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or board of directors.

Mathematical Skills:

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.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook is required. Primavera/Oracle scheduling, Sage Timberline, AutoCAD, and Viewpoint are a plus.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Motor Vehicle report required. LEED certification is a plus. PE certification is a plus. ICRA/Healthcare Construction Certificates are a plus.

Physical Demands:

Light or low amount of physical exertion. Limited manual dexterity or physical manipulation. Minimal or low level of physical stamina and endurance. Maintain regular and punctual attendance, work overtime as assigned, travel overnight as required, drive long distances, work in cold, hot, dusty, loud environments, and comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.