Job Description

Position Title: Sr. Project Manager

Division: Thunder River Construction

Location: McAllen, Harlingen and Brownsville, Texas

FLSA Classification: Exempt- Salaried

Employment Class: Full Time- Regular

The Senior Project Managerisapersonwhoisresponsibleforcradle-to-graveaspectsofconstructionprojectsforthelife-cycle of projects that he or she is tasked with managing (typically commercial and/or institutional construction projects) that are typically valued at $2m or less in contract value. The position includes an understanding of process management and the ability and agility to perform work that is contracted through a variety of delivery methods that include: Job Order Contracting (JOC), indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ), Lump-Sum Contracting and Fast Track contracts. The Project Manager I accomplishes work primarily by means of subcontractors; however, the Project Manager I has the capability of managing self-performed construction activities that benefit theproject.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

·Managestheconstructionworkflowprocessstartingintheprojectoriginationphase,toinclude:estimating,negotiation, contracting, buyout, construction administration, financial management andcloseout;

·Meets with Owners, Design Professionals and other stakeholders to determine project requirements, manage client satisfaction, and take immediate action to respond to problems andconcerns;

·Acquires and manages all building permits and other regulatory prerequisites (whenrequired);

·Visit project work sites, to assure safety, quality, cleanliness and to manage the overall contracted scope ofwork;

·Prepares, negotiates and manages cost estimates and proposals related to the change management process (and the entire projects based on size, complexity and timeavailable);

·Createsanddevelopscriticalpathprojectschedulestoestablishabaselineschedulethatincludesbuy-inbyallrelevant stakeholder using either Primavera P6 or MS Project schedulingsoftware;

·Drives project performance to include updating project schedules and the ongoing identification of impacts caused by changes to the critical path to justify time extensions whenneeded;

·IncooperationwiththeProjectSuperintendentmanagesthedevelopmentandcommunicationoflook-aheadschedules;

·Implement strategies to subcontract or self-perform the various aspects of a project to achieve the projects objectives of price, schedule andquality;

·Negotiates contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders to assure that all project goals are beingaddressed;

·Proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitatesolutions;

·Take a lead role in conducting and documenting project progressmeetings;

·Determines and implements the appropriate level of project control (i.e.: submittal logs, change order logs,etc.);

·Managesprojectcoststoensurebudgetsaremaintained.Documentsandmanageschangesintheworktoensurethe interests of all stakeholders in the project are reasonablymet;

·Creates and follows up on monthly requisitions to the Owner and manage all vendor payments to ensure all financial obligations for all stakeholders are met timely and consistent with contractterms;

·Ensures that all aspects of the project are compliant with all contract terms and legal requirements that govern the project and the community in which the project(s) takesplace;

·Administers client-specific programs, such as CQC, Safety, Environmental Stewardship,etc.;

·Provides timely and cordial interaction with supporting work groups, such as Accounting, HR, ICS,etc.;

·Documents substantial completion; manage the project closeout process to ensure timelycompletion;

·Participates in industry networkingfunctions;

·Seeks out and regularly participates in learning opportunities and professionaldevelopment.

·Has an understanding of project cost control and change ordermanagement;

·Has an understanding of means and methods of construction associated with the construction and/or renovation of commercial and institutional buildings and/or sitework related thereto that he or she is tasked withmanaging;

Competencies

Construction Skills

·Has a passion for construction, a desire and a natural instinct tobuild;

·Has a working knowledge of the cost of goods and services; has the ability to estimate, solicit, evaluate and manage the price, schedule and quality objectives of individualprojects;

·Has the ability to create, update and manage CPM schedules, including: documenting, managing and mitigating time impacts;

·Has an understanding of project cost control and change ordermanagement;

·Has an understanding of means and methods of construction associated with the construction and/or renovation of commercial and institutional buildings and/or sitework related thereto that he or she is tasked withmanaging

Detail Oriented

·Is detail oriented, recognizes and provides for all important facts andissues;

·Has the ability to prioritize work to meet establisheddeadlines;

·Leverages the use of technology as a means to keep track information anddeadlines;

·Is organized and produces a paper trail that can be easily understood by a thirdparties;

Critical Thinking Skills

·Has strong math and analyticalskills;

·Hasstrongproblem-solvingskillsthatinvolveabiastoworkwithinestablishedsystemsandtheabilitytoseekguidance when the established system is ineffective and/or inappropriate for the task athand;

·Has a natural curiosity of technical, physical and spatialmatters;

Results Oriented

·Works to meet deadlines and is driven toclosure;

·Has a bias toward action and an impatience towards those that lack focus and/or the ability to getresults;

·Is proactive, looks for problems that could impede progress and relentlessly takes responsibility for solvingthem;

·Is deadline driven, punctual and respects other peoples’time;

Leadership and Interpersonal Skills

·Is fair and reasonable in all business dealings involving clients, subcontractors and coworkers (understands win-win contracting);

·Isaneffectivecommunicator,active-listener,recognizesdiverseperspectivesandiscapableoffacilitatingsynergyand collaboration;

·Has the ability to confront difficult situations and manages them to a successfulconclusion;

·Is polite, conversational, self-confident, non-assuming and comfortable to bewith;

· Embraces life-long learning, strives to stay current with new industry trends and practices and willingly participates in industry events and networking functions

Education, Certification & Experience Requirements

·Demonstrated experience estimating (specifically JOC) and managing subcontracted work and self-performed workactivities.

·RS Means/Four Clicks/Gordian experience is preferred.

·A working knowledge of construction means, and methods associated with the construction and/or renovation of commercial and institutional buildings and site work relatedthereto;

·Is proficient with spreadsheets, email and other software used in the constructionindustry;

·Has a minimum of 1 - 3 years of experience in government contracting ispreferred;

·Current safety credentials to include OSHA 30 1, First Aid and CPR1;

· Current CQC certification issued by USACE / NAVFAC

Thunder River Construction, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Thunder River Construction, LLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.