Reporting to Senior Management, the Senior Project Manager leads the delivery of large ICI electrical projects from kickoff through closeout, managing internal and external stakeholders to deliver exceptional results for our clients. This role owns project schedules, budgets and change management, mentors and supervises Project Managers and Project Assistants, and builds relationships with current and prospective clients to help grow Symtech's business.
A safe and healthy work environment is one of Symtech's primary goals and a central guiding principle for the organization. Symtech and its employees are aligned in the organization’s goal of zero incidents. Symtech's most valuable asset is its employees. Symtech is dedicated to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all its employees. Symtech's safety culture is encouraged within the organization and promoted through demonstrating and communicating the importance of safety within the community where work is performed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Travel to various project sites.
- Plan and organize a project’s logistics, financial accounting, manpower, scheduling and administrative filing
- Effectively supervise a staff in the day to day administration of a job, or supervise two or more Project managers in their daily tasks.
- Train, mentor and effectively supervise Project Managers in the company philosophy and systems Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policies. Put these in clear concise work statement for the field. Negotiate and supervise the preparation of all change orders on the project
- Maintain all logs required to track the progress of the project, including but not limited to: Shop Drawing & Procurement Logs, Change Order Logs, RFI Logs
- Train and effectively supervise a Project Assistant in the maintenance of project required tracking devices.
- Maintain liaison with prime client and A/E to facilitate construction activities.
- Monitor construction activities in conjunction with the onsite Foreman and Area Superintendent to ensure project is being built on schedule, and within budgets.
- Investigate any potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures within company guidelines, and under supervision.
- Represent company/project in meetings with client, subcontractors, etc.
- Supervise the preparation of any and all change quotations for presentation to the prime client. Manage the overall change management process to ensure that all changes on the project are identified and accounted for.
- Negotiate all change quotations to a conclusion.
- Ability to layout job and redesign it to make a larger profit.
- Prepare monthly costing reports.
- Manage financial aspects of contracts (progress billing, rental equipment, income/expenses) to protect the company's interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the client. The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to those listed above and other duties may be assigned.
- The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing and other duties will be assigned based on the positions role within the business unit.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or a related discipline preferred; an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
- 10+ years' project management experience, with ICI electrical project management experience required.
- Strong knowledge of construction technology, scheduling, equipment and methods.
- Proven experience mentoring and managing others.
- Accubid experience is mandatory; proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Business development and heavy client interaction experience is an asset.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, with a professional, tactful approach across all levels of staff, clients and vendors.
- Highly organized, with strong record-keeping and follow-up skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.
- Self-motivated, proactive problem solver who works well independently and as part of a team.
TRAVEL:
- 50-90 % travel may be required for this position.
Symtech Innovations is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate equity, diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require accommodation in any stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@symtech.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
