Construction Project ManagerWork location: on-site San Antonio, TXInterview process: will likely be a screening, and 2 interviews, either in person or over the phone (flexible on this). Will not be a highly technical position, so not much in regard to technical discussions.Project: Construction projects for the DFW marketTeam: team of approximately 6. 1 VP, 1 Director, 2 PMs, 2 PCsDescription: The Construction Project Manager coordinates and monitors projects related to capital construction from initiation planning to delivery and ensures company resources are utilized appropriately. The Construction Project Manager develops and reviews project plans, builds project schedules, manages project meetings, communicates progress, enforces quality management, and identifies and manages risk to ensure project goals, requirements, and the other deliverables are met. The Construction Project Manager ensures all project phases are documented appropriately and will identify and assist in resolving project related issues and barriers. The position is also responsible for providing analytical skills, monitoring organizational performance to plan, and monitoring capital budgets.Responsibilities:Creates and executes project plans and revises appropriately to meet changing requirements and needs. Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using the appropriate tools.
Manages day-to-day operational and tactical activities of a project. Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations. Diagnoses task/procedural change issues and helps to resolve the problem.Ensures that project documents are current and complete, as well as appropriately managed and stored. Assures that project legal documents are completed and signed. Conducts project post mortems and creates lessons learned reports to identify project elements that were both successful and unsuccessful. Manages the budgeting and invoice reconciliation processes for all facility projects.Determines the content of status reports and frequency of delivery; analyzes results of the progress reports and troubleshoot problem areas. Defines project success criteria, communicating that throughout the project team.
Reviews deliverables prepared by the project team.Understands how to communicate difficult and sensitive information tactfully. Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors. Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies any potential crisis or issues and devises contingency plans to mitigate concerns.Effectively applies project management methodology and enforces project standards. Minimizes exposure and risk on a project. Ensures timely completion of project level tasks. Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities. Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within the project team.Facilitates team meetings effectively.
Holds regular status meetings with the project team. Keeps project team informed of changes within the project. Delivers informative and well-organized presentations to the project team and management.Develops project plans which identify key issues, problems, approaches, performance metrics and resources required.Identifies and analyzes systems requirements and defines project scope and deliverables.Develops systematic reporting processes and procedures to ensure timely delivery of daily, weekly, monthly, annual, and ad hoc reports to support key departmental and corporate initiatives.Manages SharePoint sites created to support key corporate initiatives as well as audit, compile, and analyze data and budgets.Coordinates meetings; prepares draft agendas for review with VP and director; issues agendas with appropriate backup materials; takes minutes and provides follow-up correspondence.Responsible for assisting with documentation management (development and revisions) of assigned processes: workflows, policies and procedures, letters, etc.Candidate should be well versed in construction timelines, terminology, order of operationsCandidate should have basic understanding of budgetary and finance managementCandidate should be able to communicate with leadership and cross-functional teams, and provide weekly updates to staffCandidate should be able to manage project documents, deliverables, timelines, and any other project related toolCandidate should be able to manage time, resources, and conflicting priorities on multiple projectsIdeal background: Candidate's background would ideally be based in project management, with industry experience in construction and healthcare.Required:At least 5 years' experience, time management, organized, team-playerProficient with Microsoft applicationsAble to function in a fast-paced environment with various internal teams and external vendors.Bachelor’s degree in a related field required. (4 additional years of comparable work experience beyond the required years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree).Four or more years of project management experience leading construction projects, including development and execution.Proficiency with developing requirements and performing system analysisKnowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management including tools and techniques.Familiar with process engineering methodologiesAdvanced PC skills to include Microsoft Windows and Office Suite environment (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Outlook, Share Point, and Business Maps).Possession of strong analytical/statistical skills used in evaluating and analyzing data required.Superior communication skills, both oral and written required.Strong interpersonal skillsSelf-starter with good organizational skills: ability to prioritize and meet short deadlines.