Senior Project Manager

At Gillespie & Powers, we are more than just a company - we are a close-knit, family-owned business with a shared passion for success and growth. We have been a trusted leader in our industry since our inception over 80 years ago and continue to expand our presence and influence. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction has been the cornerstone of our success.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Project Manager at Gillespie & Powers, you will play a critical role in driving our company's mission forward and leading our team to new heights. If you are looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity where your skills and expertise can make a significant impact, this is the perfect role for you.

Job Summary:

The Project Manager will plan, coordinate, and follow project deadlines and budgets, including acquiring all necessary resources to ensure the project runs smoothly and efficiently. Go to person for everything involving a project's organization and timeline.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Assign duties or responsibilities to project personnel and communicate with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
2. Communicate with clients and executive management to determine project requirements and objectives.
3. Create project status presentations for delivery to customers or project personnel.
4. Develop or update project plans, including information such as objectives, technologies, schedules, funding, and staffing.
5. Review project objectives and schedules to identify project needs such as resources, staff, or finances.
6. Identify, review, or select vendors or consultants to meet project needs.
7. Manage project procurement, including negotiating with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
8. Monitor costs incurred by project staff to identify budget issues.
9. Monitor project milestones and deliverables to ensure project progress.
10. Monitor the performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.
11. Planned, scheduled, or coordinated project activities to meet deadlines.
12. Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost-tracking reports to executive management.
13. Produce and distribute project documents, such as project plans, schedules, and progress reports.
14. Propose, review, or approve modifications to project plans.
15. Recruit or hire project personnel to support project activities.
16. Report project status, such as budget, resources, technical issues, or customer satisfaction, to executive management and stakeholders.
17. Request and review project updates to ensure deadlines are met, and progress is being made.
18. Schedule or facilitate project meetings to ensure effective communication between team members and stakeholders.
19. Submit project deliverables to clients, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
20. Understand and learn the project specifications, facility specifications, and specific site specifications to ensure project success.
21. Identify potential conflicts between the project scope of work and the specifications, and document them accordingly.
22. Track and manage change orders related to the project specifications and ensure they are submitted to the client for approval.
23. Ensure compliance with local import/export laws and regulations, and manage project materials and equipment shipping and logistics.
24. Develop and implement strategies to mitigate project risks related to import/export laws, customs, and logistics.
25. Coordinate with local vendors and suppliers to ensure that project materials and equipment are delivered on time and in accordance with project specifications.
26. Manage project budgets related to shipping, logistics, and customs fees.
27. Communicate regularly with stakeholders, clients, and team members to ensure that project objectives are understood and met.
28. Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure that project work is performed according to the project plan and specifications.
29. Support project close-out activities, such as finalizing project documentation, conducting post-project evaluations, and identifying lessons learned for future projects.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD are required.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish and English) a plus.

• Familiar with construction processes, practices, and procedures.

• Lean Six Sigma preferred but not required.
• Ability to exhibit leadership, communication, problem-solving, delegation and decision-making skills.
• Ability to apply effective risk management and communication techniques.

• Strong attention to detail, problem solver, able to create solutions to challenges.
• A team player with outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Construction: 5+ years (Required)
• CPM (Credited Project Manager) certification
• PMP (Project Management Professional) preferred.

Additional Information:

• This position will require travel 50% of the time, 2 weeks at a time.
• The Project Manager may be required to work evenings or weekends when necessary.

Gillespie & Powers, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Gillespie & Powers, Inc. is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment. As such, all employees are required to comply with safety and health policies and procedures, and COVID-19 protocols, as applicable.

Gillespie & Powers, Inc. reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by the employee holding this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Profit Sharing

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