Senior Project Manager I Heavy Industrial Construction

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER | HEAVY INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION

Summary:

Join Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. a leader in the construction industry with over a century of service supporting America’s most important infrastructure projects in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.  Riggs Distler has a reputation as an employer of choice in the industry and promotes a safe, exciting, and team-oriented work environment, empowering people to grow and evolve with our business.

As the Senior Project Manager of Capital Projects, you will oversee large and multi-discipline projects and provide direction for the multi-business unit project teams to ensure projects align with Customer specifications, objectives, timelines and budgets. Travel outside of New Jersey for extended periods of time will be required.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Paid Time Off
• Company sponsored Healthcare Plan including Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• HSA Account with Company Contribution
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Student Loan Payment & 529 College Saving Program
• Company Paid:
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities:

• Reviews project scope and quotes from the Estimating Managers or BU Managers for full understanding of outcome goals and overall costs
• Manages large and/or multi-discipline projects from start to finish ensuring customer specifications, objectives, timelines and budgets are met
• Liaisons with the customer on a regular basis to provide progress updates, exchange ideas, answer questions, and meet the customer’s expectations in every way
• Oversees the projects and various project team members, providing direction, leadership, mentoring, and day-to-day management support in accordance with project priorities
• Manages the projects onsite to monitor the development of the project, safety, and quality control to ensure all periodic milestones and cost elements are met
• Maintains oversight of applicable project documentation including samples, plans and specifications, contracts, change orders and pricing changes, etc. to ensure project remains on course with most up-to-date specifications
• Analyzes progress reports, cost to complete, and other weekly and/or month-end supporting documentation to ensure specifications and expenses fall within the prescribed guidelines
• Oversees project invoicing, including timesheets, resources and material allocations, expenses, and accounts receivable collections to verify proper billing processes are followed and budgets remain in-line
• Facilitates client walk-through(s) of project sites to maintain customer satisfaction
• Administers high-quality, timely and excellent customer service to promote the organization as an industry leader
• Travel outside of New Jersey for longer periods of time will be required

Education, Skills, Experience Needed:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or similar field; will consider equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 15 + years of related multi- and/or large project management experience in construction or environmental industries preferred
• Strong ability in planning, analysis, project management, and processes; first-rate organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize, multi-task, with excellent attention to details and follow through to ensure successful projects every time. Strong knowledge of estimating, construction, design, finance, and budgeting. Strong ability to manage outcomes on projects for success
• Excellent MS Office and construction management software skills; Primavera experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present well and collaborate with clients in a professional way. Able to mentor, lead, and train others
• Strong customer focus; excellent ability to handle multiple projects with thoroughness and accuracy; advanced leadership and mentoring abilities; excellent negotiation and influencing skills; highly accountable with a strong quality & safety focus; able to work through conflict; flexible and adaptable to change; supportive of a team

This job description is subject to change at any time.  It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.  Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested

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