Senior Project Manager - South Central Region

Job Title: Senior Project Manager - South Central Region

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7-4 PM

Company: Potawatomi Defense Operations, LLC

Location/Site: San Antonio, Texas

Reports to: Director - South Central Region

Employment Status: Full-time, Regular

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Grade/Geo Scale Value: $170,000 - $180,000

Summary

Senior Project Manager is a person who demonstrates a mastery of the cradle-to-grave aspects of construction and/or design/build management for the entire duration of projects that he or she is tasked with managing (typically commercial and/or institutional construction projects) that have modest to high complexity and are typically valued at $1-45m in contract value. The position includes an excellent understanding of process management and the ability and agility to perform work that is contracted through a variety of delivery methods that include: indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ), Lump-Sum Contracting, Design/Build and Sole Source Fast Track contracts. The Senior Project Manager accomplishes work primarily through self-performance; however, the Senior Project Manager has the capability of managing subcontracted activities that benefit the project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include, but are not limited to:

• Provides oversight to Program/ Project Managers and other project employees in the execution of contract functions.

• Manages the construction and/or design/build workflow process starting in the project origination phase, to include: estimating, negotiation, contracting, buyout, construction administration, financial management and closeout;

• Ability to manage trades class workers and supervisors;'

• Meets with Owners, Design Professionals and other stakeholders to determine project requirements, manage client satisfaction, and take immediate action to respond to problems and concerns;

• Acquires and manages all building permits and other regulatory prerequisites (when required);

• Visit project work sites, to assure safety, quality, cleanliness and to manage the overall contracted scope of work;

• Prepares, negotiates and manages cost estimates and proposals related to the change management process (and the entire projects based on size, complexity and time available);

• Evaluates projects for constructability and value-engineer cost savings;

• Creates and develop meaningful critical path project schedules to establish a baseline schedule that includes buy-in by all relevant stakeholder using either Primavera P6 or MS Project scheduling software;

• Drives project performance to include updating project schedules and the ongoing identification of impacts caused by changes to the critical path; to include corresponding backup and narratives to justify time extensions as they occur;

• In cooperation with the Project Superintendent manages the development and communication of look-ahead schedules;

• Develops and implement strategies to subcontract or self-perform the various aspects of a project to achieve the projects objectives of price, schedule and quality;

• Proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions;

• Take a lead role in conducting and documenting project progress meetings;

• Determines and implements the appropriate level of project control (i.e.: submittal logs, change order logs, etc.);

• Manages project costs to ensure budgets are maintained. Documents and manages changes in the work to ensure the interests of all stakeholders in the project are reasonably met;

• Ensures that all aspects of the project are compliant with all contract terms and legal requirements that govern the project and the community in which the project(s) takes place;

• Administers client-specific programs, such as CQC, Safety, Environmental Stewardship, etc.;

• Provides timely and cordial interaction with supporting work groups, such as Accounting, HR, ICS, etc.;

• Documents substantial completion; manage the project closeout process to ensure timely completion;

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or construction management with a minimum of 5-10 years of experience with a federal contractor performing commercial and/or industrial work or 15+ years of directly related experience with no degree;

• Prior Federal work experience with USACE and the USAF.

• Demonstrated experience estimating and managing subcontracted work and self-performed work activities;

• An expert working knowledge of construction means and methods associated with the construction and/or renovation of commercial and institutional buildings and site work related thereto;

• Has a high level of proficiency with spreadsheets, email and other software used in the construction industry;

• Has a minimum of 5 - 10 years of experience in government contracting is preferred;

• Current safety credentials to include OSHA 30 ¹, First Aid and CPR¹;

• Current CQC certification issued by USACE / NAVFAC ¹; and

• Proficiency with Procore.

Preferred Qualifications

* Involvement in professional associations.

* Experience and knowledge of Tribal cultures.

Core Competencies

Competency Statement(s)

Physical Demands

Frequent sitting for prolonged periods of time, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper, reaching with hands and arms for items above and below desk level, talking, hearing, and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus); walking from place to place within the office with occasional use of stairs and no elevator available; bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for up to 2 hours; occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds such as small office equipment, files, stacks of paper, reference and other materials.

Work is performed in an office setting with ability to speak and receive phone communications often. Work requires computer usage with strength, dexterity, coordination and visual acuity to use keyboard and video display terminal and other office equipment. Travel required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

• This position is located on the jobsite in an office workspace/office trailer.
• Generally indoors. While outdoors may be subject to construction site conditions, confined spaces, changes in temperature, weather conditions and noise levels.

Potawatomi Defense Operations LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Potawatomi Defense Operations LLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.