Senior Project Manager

NewGround is the leading design and delivery firm that creates dynamic, branded environments designed to inspire and align with our clients' strategic goals. Guided by our core values, we prioritize the growth and well-being of our teams and clients in every project. As part of this mission, the Senior Project Manager works alongside the Program Director to provide leadership and direction for all aspects of construction, including land development, vertical construction, and renovation projects, and is responsible for the delivery and overall success of multiple assignments. Central to the success of this role is the ability to assist the Program Director with converting potential clients into new projects, orchestrating and prioritizing efforts to advance project delivery, and ensuring every project is delivered successfully while adding the highest possible value to the organization.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong ability to read and understand plans and specifications, with comprehensive knowledge of commercial construction means, methods, best practices, and related systems.
• Capable of controlling the client's scope and cost to the agreed project baseline while effectively managing fees, schedules, and staffing levels.
• Capacity to develop and track project schedules for single and multi-project programs.
• Strong background in project development from property acquisition through turnkey construction deliverables.
• Ability to schedule projects in “Critical Path” progression and budget time required to meet milestones and deadlines.
• Ability to proactively identify and assess risks and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent leadership skills, including mentoring subordinates.
• Ability to develop strong client relationships.
• Proficient in using technology as a management reporting tool to develop and implement program evaluation systems; working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Adobe, Bluebeam Studio, Acumatica, and Procore (or similar project management software) is critical.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• At the direction of and in coordination with the Program Director, assist the team in the preparation and development of the project development agreements.
• Participate in the presentation of the proposal to the client and facilitate negotiations necessary to execute a final contract.
• Ensure the program deliverables and activities adhere to the Project Development Agreement (PDA) and internal policies.
• Manage and track all contractual modifications impacting budget and schedule.

Schedule and Fee Management

• Plan the specific project dynamics with the project team from start to completion and solicit milestones, deadlines, and durations for inclusion within the project schedule.
• Oversee team performance relating to the project master schedule, track progress of the project deliverables, and determine the need for any improvements; apply change, risk, and resource management principles when needed.
• Maintain current and accurate recording methods relating to the project's budget and schedules to ensure that the project is advancing in proportion to the costs incurred.

Team Relations

• At the direction of the Program Director, lead project coordination and conduct team meetings (internally, externally, or a combination of both) to maintain positive project advancement and unity among team members.
• Direct, supervise, and train other project personnel.

Management of Deliverables

• Assist the Program Director in serving as the project leader to coordinate and complete all due diligence efforts on behalf of the client to ensure timely advancement of the project.
• Manage all aspects of the production of the project deliverables and ensure that the presented deliverables are in alignment with the terms of the Project Development Agreement.
• Implement and maintain effective communication with the project team and all stakeholders to ensure full understanding of and commitment to the agreed deliverables.
• Review and approve client and subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, and change orders with suppliers and subcontractors.

EXPECTATIONS

• Ability to serve passionately in assisting the Program Director as the primary point of contact for our clients, exhibiting solid judgment and the ability to handle difficult situations with tact, grace, and style.
• Motivate, encourage, support, and enable project teams through servant leadership.
• Highly motivated and self-starting, with the desire to promote the company, project, and team ahead of one's own personal self-interests and accomplishments.
• Demonstrable experience managing complex, multi-faceted projects throughout the full project lifecycle, utilizing appropriate estimating, cost control, planning, and commercial awareness, including the preparation of business cases, with a measurable amount of success.
• Ability to travel 40–60 percent is required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE PREREQUISITES

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• 10–15 years of experience in design/construction management or as an owner's representative is required.
• 5–10 years of on-site construction experience.