Senior Project Manager (Education)

JRM Construction Management, LLC

$90K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven track record leading projects valued at $80M aggregate or $120M single.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or relevant field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 10 years in Core & Shell construction, including completed interiors.
  • Expertise in concrete hi-rise construction with projects worth $50-$150 million and renovation experience.
  • Strong familiarity with New York Metro market and industry standards.
  • Knowledge of construction contracts, retention, and releases.
  • 30-Hour OSHA training and 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User Certificate.

Responsibilities

  • Implement the company's operational playbook across projects and staff.
  • Enforce the JRM Safety Program on assigned projects.
  • Serve as the primary client liaison for project-related communication.
  • Coordinate project personnel and resources efficiently.
  • Lead pre-construction activities, including scheduling and logistics planning.
  • Oversee the entire project lifecycle from initiation to completion.
  • Manage project procurement processes and negotiations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and mentoring.
  • Dynamic work environment with collaborative team culture.
  • Engagement in high-value projects within the New York Metro area.
  • Exposure to various facets of construction management.
  • Involvement in strategic planning and operational support for projects.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

A Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading a project construction team and the overall management of project direction, planning, completion and financial outcome. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for directing and mentoring on-site staff. The position requires business management acumen and must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as having strong communication and team building skills.

Responsibilities
  • Implement and execute the JRM BLDGS Operational play book across assigned projects / staff
  • Implement and execute the JRM Safety Program across assigned projects
  • Act as the JRM face of the project to clients, design team, etc.
  • Manage and/or coordinate personnel and resources for the project
  • Lead pre-construction efforts including developing project schedules, site logistics plans, pricing studies, design team working sessions, value engineering exercises, early works, etc.
  • Manage all aspects of project from inception through completion
  • Prepare and execute company development and construction plan
  • Plan and execute project procurement, including creating bid packages, writing and coordinating scopes of work (and reviewing subordinate work products), managing the bid process, procurement schedule, leading descope meetings, preparing award recommendations, and negotiating subcontract awards with the Project Director and client.
  • Prepare trade contracts and document closing notes
  • Oversee and direct the shop drawing, submittal, RFI, MEPS coordination, Document Control and overall construction coordination process
  • Plan and coordinate the project in conjunction with the Superintendent
  • Accountable for performance of assigned projects including project status, schedule, cost control, change management systems, financial forecasting, monthly reporting, and project close-out
  • Maintain relationships with designers, consultants, vendors and subcontractors
  • Attend and lead project meetings, including staff/team, OAC, problem solving/working sessions, etc.
  • Impeccable attention to detailed documentation protocols
  • Review inspection and test data for compliance with specifications
  • Provide operational planning and support for RFPs and pursuits (content creation, presentations, etc.)


Qualifications and Skills
  • Established record of being the Project Lead on projects with a volume of $80M (concurrent aggregate) or $120M (single)
  • Engineering, Construction Management or related bachelor's degree, or possess equivalent years of related experience
  • At least 10 years of experience in Core & Shell construction with completed interiors
  • Working knowledge of various construction disciplines, union agreements/jurisdiction, cost control, scheduling, safety regulations, engineering drawings and other documents required
  • Specific experience building concrete hi-rise properties with minimum values of $50 - $150 million, as well as renovation experience
  • Thorough understanding of industry and New York Metro market
  • Understanding of construction contracts, retention and releases
  • 30-Hour OSHA
  • 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User Certificate


Computer Systems
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
  • Microsoft Project / Primavera P6
  • Bluebeam
  • Procore (preferred but not required)


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