Senior Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Job description

Are you an experienced Project Manager in the commercial construction industry? The Weitz Company is hiring a Senior Project Manager for our office in West Palm Beach, FL. This role is responsible for safely and profitably managing all administrative and field construction activities to quality standards, while maintaining relationships with all stakeholders on assigned project(s). The Senior Project Managerwill demonstrate leadership by following company standards and policies, achieving shared goals, developing others, and building high morale and commitment.

This role requires experience in commercial construction working on education, municipal, hospitality, aviation, and/or senior living projects.

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You’ll Do:

Lead and oversee complex construction projects from start to finish, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to high quality standards

Provide direction to project teams while fostering a collaborative team environment, managing team performance, and ensuring adherence to project goals

Lead client and stakeholder communication, manage expectations, and resolve issues efficiently and effectively

Prepare and manage project schedule, identify and address long lead items, update project plan as needed, initiate changes to ensure adherence

Negotiate and execute change orders, subcontracts, and purchase orders

Complete monthly project status reports, owner billings, and financial risk assessments

Identify and recommend value engineering and scope reduction opportunities

Implement quality control and quality assurance program and measures to ensure project meets and exceeds required standards and identify areas for improvement

Ensure project safety plan is completed and communicated to project team and subcontractors

Assist with preconstruction efforts andmanage buy-out process

Detect constructability issues with project design

Understand contract terms, budgets, insurances, bonds and change orders; ensure adherence including work progress being within scope

Foster positive relationships with both internal and external parties

Lead, develop, and mentor team members

What We’re Looking For:

Experience: 10+ years of construction experience working as a project manager

Commercial construction experience working for a general contractor (GC) is required

Experience in education, municipal, hospitality, aviation, and/or senior living construction is required

Skills: Excellent project management skills and commercial construction knowledge

Strong business acumen, tact, and relationship building skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Ability to make sound judgements and decisions

Solid leadership skills and comfortable with conflict resolution

Analytical thinker with a high level of initiative

Adaptable to meet needs of the business and the client

Detail-oriented and highly organized

Strong negotiation skills

Technology: Experience with JDE, Procore, Bluebeam is a plus

Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire

What We Offer:

Competitive Pay

Rewarding Bonus Program

Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings

Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off Provisions

401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Fully Paid Parental Leave

Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance

Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-basedsubsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicablestate and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.

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Worksite address

west palm beach, FL, 33412, US

Who can apply

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