Senior Project Manager - Christiansted, St Croix, VI

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McKissack & McKissack supports multiple education organizations as an owner’s representative on design and construction programs. This position would be supporting the US Virgin Islands Department of Education as the owner’s representative across a $3.5B FEMA funded program, expected to replace or modernize approximately 15 school facilities across the three US Virgin Islands: St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John, over the next ten years. As needed, this position may support other K-12 clients as well.

The Senior Project Manager will serve as the project lead for one or multiple projects ranging from $50M to over $300M each. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for leading the owner’s representative/project management team in the planning, coordination, and execution of the design and construction of new and/or renovated school projects. This role requires a candidate with strong communication skills, technical expertise, and proven experience working closely with clients, project managers, general contractors, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide supervision of a project or multiple projects to achieve owner’s vision

Responsible for the development of the program/project plan to orchestrate projects, resources, timescales, monitoring and controls.

Responsible for working with Owners in understanding the overarching structure, processes and procedures to accomplish objectives

Responsible for developing metrics of success and deliverables – alignment entails top-down vision, goals, and objectives from business strategy flowing through to successful completion of projects for program objectives

Responsible for optimization of performance across program platforms to achieve the best functional and technical value

Management of all program or project financial elements to include budgets, estimates, change management, and overall cost control

Maintain data quality in all aspects of the program / project.

Maximize the efficiency and proper use of all project software

Perform all controlled distribution of printed and electronic information including drawings, specifications, and addenda etc. for the project

Develop and run daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly processes and reports as required

Provide assistance to McKissack management as requested and needed

Daily interaction with McKissack staff at all levels

Responsible for the confidentially and non-disclosure of McKissack information

Provide superior internal and external customer service

Responsible for assisting with business development initiatives, proposal development which may include assisting with plans, specifications, and financial terms.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Develop strong working relationships with client points of contact, government agencies, contractors and consultants.

Lead the owner’s representative project management team, including subconsultants, to achieve overall project goals.

Leads all pre-construction coordination including conducting design reviews, evaluating value engineering options, navigating permitting processes, facilitating community engagement meetings, etc.

Review and develop project schedules, budgets, and cost estimates.

Conduct site visits to monitor progress, quality, and compliance with safety regulations.

Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status.

Prepare and submit project reports and documentation, including monthly reports, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.

Collaborate with team members and work pro-actively to resolve any issues or conflicts that arise during design or construction.

Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with owners’ policies, procedures, and industry standards.

Interact daily with the client to interpret their needs and requirements and consistently represent the Owner’s interest in meetings and in the field.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or a related field.

Minimum of 7 years of experience in construction project management or a similar role/experience.

Strong knowledge of design and construction process, methods, materials, and regulations.

Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, and multi-faceted team environment.

Professional Engineer (PE) license or other relevant certifications is a plus.

Experience with projects using federal funding is a plus.

Compensation

Salary range: $145,000 - $175,000/yearly (dependent on years of experience, competency, travel requirements)

Employee Benefits:

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Dependent Care
Commuter Benefits
Tuition Assistance
Adoption Assistance
Matching 401k Plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid-Time-Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Marketplace Perks-at-Work

McKissack& McKissack is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and access be provided in the employment and advancement of all persons. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity for all persons, without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religion, religious practices and observances; national origin, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; genetic information; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability, in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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