To apply for this position, please email any relevant material (resume, cover letter, references) to Susan Arnold, Human Resources, Ball Construction Services, sarnold@ball-construction.com.

Position Title: SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Basic Purpose:

The Senior Project Manager reports to the Operations Manager and President.  Duties and responsibilities of the position include the following: proposal writing; estimating project costs; developing budgets; interacting with design and project team personnel and owners; scheduling; writing contracts and sub-contracts.  Performs project coordination duties; project management duties for multiple large and complex projects; performs or supervises project duties; performs leadership activities as needed and performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

 

I.                    Performs project coordination duties.

·        Prepares and supervises the preparation of project estimates and reviews all phases of a bid.

·        Leads bid team on large and complex projects.

·        Prepares all take-off and pricing for assigned projects.

·        Coordinates all activities with the Project Manager and Project Engineer when conducting an estimate.

·        Provides information to the Operations Manager as required.

 

II.                 Performs project management duties for multiple large and complex projects.

·        Ensures that all projects are completed in a professional manner, within budget and schedule guidelines, and at a fair profit.

·        Establishes the schedule and budget controls for assigned projects and prepares status reports for the Operations Manager in a manner consistent with company policy.

·        Supervises Project Engineers and Project Managers by providing direction and feedback regarding project requirements and individual performance.

·        Reviews subcontracts and purchase orders for contract compliance (i.e., insurance, lien waivers, etc.).

·        May review labor reports with the Project Superintendent and Project Engineer on a weekly basis.

·        Monitors and reviews sub-contractor and supplier payments; provides accurate billing information for monthly pay applications.

·        Prepares / reviews monthly forecasts for projects, utilizing company standard project management software.

·        Prepares / reviews monthly billings to owners, utilizing company standard project management software.

·        Conducts pre-job meetings with Project Superintendent, Project Engineer and all others necessary for the start of a project.

·        Signs all Project Engineer initiated paperwork.

·        Researches new projects, tools and techniques in order to foster continuous improvement.

 

III.               Performs or supervises project duties.

·        Inputs the project estimate for accounting and project reports.

·        Prepares and maintains project schedule and performance to ensure a timely and accurate information flow.

·        Prepares purchase orders and subcontract agreements.

·        Signs contracts, purchase orders and subcontracts based on attached schedule per company policies and procedures manual.

·        Prepares / reviews and approves change orders and processes as required.

·        Expedites subcontracts and materials to the jobsite.

·        Reviews and codes monthly invoices after view with Superintendents.

·        May prepare and finalize subcontract and material reports monthly and labor reports weekly.  Partners with Controller regarding the accuracy of project estimates and costs.

·        Completes project close-outs in a timely manner.

·        Participates in marketing activities (i.e., new projects, owner concerns, interviews, etc.) as coordinated through the Business Development Manager.

 

IV.              Performs leadership activities as needed for progress of company.

·        Participates in marketing presentations for large and complex projects.

·        Participates in community activities for the improvement of community relations.

·        Promotes workplace safety by monitoring practices, policies, procedures; assists accidents investigations as necessary.

·        Provides leadership to company through training, guidance, and team building activities.

·        Promotes the growth of the company by seeking out project opportunities through the course of project management activities / functions.

         

 

Addition Responsibilities:  Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Education:  B.S. degree in Construction, Engineering or related field or equivalent through experience.

 

Experience Preferred:   10 years experience in construction with a minimum of 5 years experience as a Project Manager.   

Minimum Qualifications:

·        Competent knowledge of basic phases of construction projects (planning, estimating, costing and scheduling).

·        Satisfactory knowledge of mathematics functions (geometry, basic algebra).

·        Competent computer skills (Excel, Suretrack, Primavera and Timberline).

·        Satisfactory ability to schedule your own time effectively.

·        Satisfactory ability to develop and maintain complex project schedules and project budgets and the ability to identify changes and discrepancies.

·        Satisfactory ability to prioritize tasks for job completion.

·        Competent ability to present information in a clear and understandable manner in both written and verbal form.

·        Competent ability to set-up and lead marketing and or training presentations.

·        Satisfactory ability to work with others in a team environment, exercising effective interpersonal skills.

·        Competent ability to handle owner and project problems with minimal outside assistance.

·        Satisfactory ability to accept constructive criticism.

·        Competent ability to lead and manage others effectively, as needed.

·        Competent ability to perform all work in a timely, professional and efficient manner while effectively communicating and interacting with customers, clients, subcontractors and other third parties.

·        Ability to comply with all company policies, practices and standards of performance.

·        Satisfactory attendance.

 

This job description is meant to serve as a guideline only. 

Work load and duties may vary.