Senior Project Manager - Design Build

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) for Design Build/General Contracting will manage the flow of information and partner with the Leadership Team, Sales/Business Development, Preconstruction, Architecture, Superintendent, Engineering, Manufacturing and Field Function teams in the execution of multiple preconstruction and construction projects. The SPM will provide oversight on work performed on multiple projects and various Clark Pacific (CP) project management stakeholders and will be instrumental in executing design-build/general contracting projects from the preconstruction phase through construction closeout. The SPM will participate/lead strategy, when applicable, in the execution of sales, design, and safe delivery of on-time and on-budget projects with exceptional quality consistent with CP standards. This role is both internally and externally facing with respect to CP and client interface.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions:

• Exercise a high level of professionalism and confidentiality when working with staff, projects and proprietary information.
• Implement plans to achieve goals of the business unit thru the Development, Input, and Realization of the following:
  • Target Value Delivery Execution Strategy
  • Contracting Strategy for Joint Venture, self-perform/MFG scopes of work, design, vendors, and key trade contracts
  • Procurement and supply chain strategy
  • Estimate formats and reconciliations, cost model, and project procurement strategy
  • General conditions approach and framework
  • Integrated delivery approach with all applicable stakeholders inclusive of on-boarding, design effectiveness, and phase to phase continuity
  • Insurance and legal approach
  • Project specific safety, QA/QC, and risk management approaches
  • Entire target value design/architecture approach
  • Profit/Loss performance
• Develop and implement Executive level integration and consistent iterative reporting with delivery teams.
• Oversee timely delivery of superior design-build services for a multitude of projects and lead this effort with a team of professionals.
• Build an efficient, high-level communication flow with all internal and external project partners.
• Oversee management of project documentation (Contracts, Plans, Specifications, RFIs, Submittals, Meeting Minutes) coming from design and trade partners, ensuring alignment and consistency.
• Collaborate with Superintendent on site safety plan implementation (weekly safety meetings, pre-task planning, accident investigation).
• Partner with Superintendents in managing field operations (Scheduling testing and inspections, maintaining look ahead schedules, daily reports, quality management).
• Responsible for overall cost management from budgets, buyout, identification of changes through estimating and execution of change orders; oversee all invoice approvals of trade partners.
• Manage owner billings to maintain a positive cash flow.
• Regularly assess risks and opportunities for projects and implement plans to execute on both.
• Manage the relationship with the client and design team.
• Manage/mentor Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers.
• Maintain individual safety and project management certifications (OSHA 30, LEED, SWPPP).
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Interfaces

• Internal
  • Jobsite Superintendent
  • Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers
  • Business Development/Estimating
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Field Assembly
• External
  • Owners and Owner’s Representatives
  • Subcontractors
  • Inspectors
  • Government Officials (Planning/Building/etc.)

Key Metrics and Deliverables

• • Financial: Budget performance
  • Behavioral: Safety
  • Delivery: Construction to schedule
  • Quality: Minimizing rework

Skills and Abilities 

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to effectively listen and engage with all levels of the organization.
• Know when and how to communicate (email, presentation, face to face, collaboration tools, etc.) to maintain alignment between team members, project executives and project stakeholders in a dynamic, geographically distributed and culturally diverse organization.
• Builds strong relationships; engages and motivates teams representing diverse backgrounds and viewpoints; exceptionally collaborative.
• Proven ability to negotiate with and influence peers, internal customers, and executives to gain acceptance of project solutions.
• Excellent organization and project leadership skills to drive topics with multiple stakeholders/interests.
• Problem solving skills that aim to remedy and prevent reoccurrence
• Comfortable escalating issues while maintaining positive relationship with team members and other organizations.
• Possess the energy and determination to stay focused in the pursuit of short- and long-term goals, and to have the fortitude to persevere despite challenges and adversity.
• Reliable and dependable in performing job-related tasks, finishing assigned projects and meeting deadlines.
• Passionate about Clark Pacific’s vision and mission; able to promote, demonstrate, and communicate the mission, values and core competencies of Clark Pacific to others.
• Ability to read plans and blueprints, with a firm understanding of prime contracts and contractual obligations associated with the company’s projects.
• Able to exercise appropriate discretion when handling confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Display willingness and interest in stepping up into greater leadership role if the situation requires or the opportunity presents itself.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Working knowledge Microsoft Project and Procore.

Work Environment

• General office and field environments will be experienced.
• There will be routine exposure to manufacturing and construction environments which may present hazards such as noise, electricity, chemicals, heavy equipment, and other automated and manual machinery.
• There will be routine exposure to outside weather conditions, including extreme cold and extreme heat, wet and/or humid environments.

Physical Demands 

• Frequent: Sitting at desk, utilizing computers and phones, standing and walking
• Periodic: Repetitive foot, leg, hand, arm, shoulder, and torso movements
• Occasional: Business travel, (2-3 days/week). Bending squatting, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree required.
• Minimum of 7 years of construction related experience is required.
• Field experience is preferred.