Job Details

Overview

UIC Construction is seeking a Senior Project Manager with extensive vertical construction experience for large remote Alaska construction projects. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, safety, quality, execution, control, and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments, and goals. Specific knowledge and experience running large (over $20 Million) projects in Alaska is a mandatory requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

• Lead the estimate, planning and implementation of multiple projects.
• Mentor other staff as needed.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and sub-contractors.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Define project tasks and resource requirements.
• Manage project budget.
• Manage project resource allocations.
• Plan and schedule project timelines.
• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools.
• Provide direction and support to project team.
• Communicate project safety and quality expectations to project personnel.
• Monitor and report on progress of projects to appropriate parties.
• Present reports defining project progress, problems, and solutions.
• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs.
• Project evaluations and assessment of results.
• Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, or other regulations.
• Must be willing travel to remote locations.
• Complete contract closures and ensure formal acceptance of project deliverables.
• Develop and execute action plans to address cost overruns, delays, or scope of work changes.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• The applicant must be a seasoned professional with a desire to produce quality products while strengthening Owner, Architect, and Subcontractor relationships.
• Excellent planning, organization, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Execute the project according to the project plan.
• Ensure that project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality.
• Skills such as CPM Scheduling, Time Management, Quality Control, Cost Control, Submittal review, Purchase Orders, Change Orders, and Subcontracts.
• Computer literacy is critical including advanced understanding of Excel, Word, and Oracle P6 with the ability to learn new programs.
• Must be able to read and interpret engineering, architectural, other constructions drawings, and specifications.
• Implementation of corporate safety program and applicable safety regulations.
• Interpretation of building codes and standards.
• Implement and complete quality and inspections procedures.
• Excellent mathematical skills are required with the ability to perform quantity and material takeoffs from construction documents.
• Ability to complete project financial projections and interpret project costs.
• Ability to be flexible and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, professional presentation and cultural awareness.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years within the construction industry as a construction project manager.
• Experience overseeing multiple, diverse projects.
• Record of successfully managing projects over $20 Million in value.
• Thorough knowledge of construction materials and practices.
• Experience with rural Alaska construction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Extensive knowledge of remote Alaska construction projects.

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