Senior Project Manager

Our client is a Houston-based project management firm, specializing in healthcare, higher education, energy, research and mission critical. They have the desire to make a difference in the world of project management and have been a driving force in the A/E/C industry!

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to be the day-to-day representative of the firm for assigned projects. Responsible for the overall direction, completion and financial outcome of assigned projects. Directs and supervises activities related to project management, contract administration, communications, project team building, project budget and schedule development and maintenance, as required to ensure successful outcome of projects, completed in a quality, timely and profitable manner.

Key Responsibilities

Project Client Responsibilities

• Develops and manages project’s budget and schedule to ensure Client’s expectations are met at all times during program development and project completion.
• Understands the requirements of Client’s contract, including Scope of Services, staffing plan, fees, reimbursable, insurances, and billing schedule.
• Develops and completes monthly Client Executive Report, including project summary, key activities, budget reconciliation, schedule reconciliation, issues/resolutions reporting and project photographs.
• Develops and manages project fee schedule and staffing forecast.

Project Initiation & Administration

• Collaborates with Client and internal team members in assembling team of external professionals, based on experience, resources, staffing and fee. Leads RFQ/P selection process and communicates to the Client the best value, inclusive of architect, engineers, contractors, sub-contractors and all other vendors.
• Collaborates with Client and external team members to develop, communicate and manage project budget, inclusive of all costs; professional services, construction, FFE, and all soft costs. Facilitates cost-saving process throughout the term of the project to ensure Client receives best value and provides best use of financial resources.
• Collaborates with Client and external team members to develop, communicate and manage project schedule, inclusive of all key milestones. Facilitates schedule improvement process throughout the term of the project to ensure Client receives best value and provides best use of financial resources.
• Manages the contracting process, including facilitating scope review meetings, evaluation and negotiating fees; and final contract development and legal review.

Client & Team Relations

• Build strong working relationships with clients, design teams, and internal partners.
• Represent the team professionally at meetings and industry events.
• Support training and onboarding of new team members.

Requirements

• Must have healthcare project experience
• B.S. in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management, or related field preferred with 10+ years of experience in related industry.
• Strong leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, solve problems, and motivate others, while maintaining effective relationships with Clients by exceeding their requirements and expectations.
• Supervises and develops direct reports while prioritizing and delegating significant responsibilities to others.
• Manages essential functions effectively by consistently driving for quality, timely and profitable results on assigned projects.
• Communicates well and creates effective Client-focused relationship at all organizational levels.
• Able to write clearly and concisely in a variety of communication settings and styles.
• Open to change and can learn quickly when faced with new opportunities and challenges.
• Exhibits commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and make necessary changes, using Client input to make improvements, and meeting internal and external Client expectations.
• Acts in a manner of integrity that demonstrates support for the company values and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on exceeding Client requirements and expectations.
• Strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, scanning, database and presentation software.
• Demonstrates proficiency using computers, tablets and company communication tools, such as email, Internet, and software applications (e.g., Mac operating system, Microsoft Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).

If you’re passionate about building meaningful projects and want to join a company that treats clients like family and buildings like a human enterprise, we’d love to hear from you.