Azusa Pacific University

Sr. Project Manager

Azusa Pacific University • $100K — $130K *
York, PA 17403In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
4 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field from an ABET accredited program.
  • 15+ years of experience in project management, focusing on high-dollar complex contracts.
  • Business development experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Preferred: CCM or PMP certification.

Responsibilities

  • Manage projects in line with their scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Collaborate with teams to establish a risk-averse project scope and fee.
  • Develop project-specific plans and Project Management Plans/quality management plans.
  • Lead and oversee Program Management contracts from start to finish.
  • Create and maintain detailed project schedules.
  • Manage and coordinate tasks of subconsultants effectively.
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and execute mitigation strategies.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and mentorship.
  • Engagement in high-stakes projects that shape community infrastructure.
  • Collaboration with a diverse team of industry experts.
  • Access to a robust network of local clients and stakeholders.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position summary: Responsible for leading JMT's high-dollar, complex contracts and associated facilities projects to ensure a high-quality delivery through quality, schedule, and budget. The Senior PM will begin the project life cycle by identifying leads and marketing efforts on targeted areas of growth. The individual serves in a leadership role providing guidance and mentorship as well as ensuring project(s) continue to align with JMT's organizational goals.

Essential functions and responsibilities
  • Manages project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Collaborates with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk adverse project scope and fee.
  • Develop project specific project plans, Project Management Plans/quality management plan.
  • Leadership role for Program Management contracts to oversee projects from inception, through design and construction, and closeout.
  • Create and maintain project schedules.
  • Manage subconsultants
  • Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigate risks, developing extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals.
  • Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Participate in office's project financial status meetings.
  • Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project.
  • Prepare progress reports and review invoices.
  • Develop and lead project status and presentations
  • Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including, SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, interviews, and developing a win strategy.
  • Collaborating with Section Head and Office Leader on identifying leads and opportunities based on strategic goals.
  • Assist Section Head and Office Leader with developing strategic goals based on client's program information, etc.
  • Develop and maintain a strong network of clients and other industry stakeholders.
  • Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure the delivery of a high-quality outcome.
  • Leveraging advanced knowledge and experience with the client and project type to analyze the project, anticipate potential risks (such as overruns and scope changes), and implement effective mitigation strategies.
  • Implement strategies for project tracking and reporting by using project performance metrics to foresee and mitigate issues.
  • Providing coaching and mentorship to the project team through one-on-one check-in meetings and various project debriefs to acknowledge achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned.
  • Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.

Nonessential functions and responsibilities
  • Perform other related duties as assigned


Required Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Strong Presentation Skills


Required Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
  • 15+ years of experience
  • Business development experience

Preferred Experience
  • CCM or PMP
  • Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
  • Professional License or applicable certification
  • Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CM at Risk
  • Experience managing multidiscipline project teams
  • K-12 Public Education Experience
  • Program Management Experience of Capital Projects

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

About Azusa Pacific University

Azusa Pacific University is a private, evangelical Christian university in Azusa, California. The university was founded in 1899, with classes opening on March 3, 1900, in Whittier, California, and began offering degrees in 1939. The university's seminary, the Graduate School of Theology, holds to a Wesleyan-Arminian doctrinal theology. APU offers more than 100 associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs on campus, online, and at seven regional locations across Southern California. Azusa Pacific University is organized into three colleges and seven schools. The academics programs are available from the Honors College, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Music and the Arts, Leung School of Accounting, University College, School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences, School of Business and Management, School of Education, School of Nursing, and School of Theology. APU is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
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