Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management, coordination, and control of several projects and/or contracts. The Senior Project Manager must serve as the primary leader of the construction program, liaising between team members and clients, on all matters. The value of projects will vary based on contract type and overall complexity but in general the position will oversee projects ranging from €250’000 to €1’500’000 each.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Plans, coordinates, and manages all facets necessary to complete projects within budget, on time, and deliver quality work; Manages the projects in accordance with contract requirements and Bilfinger systems and procedures: Responds in a timely manner to all contract agreements, instructions, and inquiries from authorized government personnel; Enforces Quality Control Plan and implements Site Safety, Attends pre-construction, progress and other projects meetings; and provides minutes; Attends pre-issuance site visits to determine existing conditions and client needs; Manages the development of detailed project scope of work to include AutoCAD drawings, renderings, preliminary approximations of types of materials to be used and basic quality counts; Reviews the proposal scope of work, specifications, and drawings to ensure they clearly define the project requirements and client expectations; Manages the development of project work packages for each definable feature of work and solicitation of detailed proposal information from at least proposals for each work package; Reviews and approves package for submission to client and attend negotiations to support the proposal as submitted; Manages project close-out; to include obtaining required documentation, assisting in pre-final inspection and As Built- drawings.
• Estimating: Performs independent review of detailed estimates prepared based on technical specifications, scope of work and drawings or sketches; Confirms that all necessary line items are included in the estimate and any unnecessary items are excluded
• Subcontractor Management: Manages the coordination of subcontractor buyout; to include arranging and attending site visits with subcontractors, tracking subcontractor proposals and entering required data in project management software; Review project cost requirements to ensure compliance with project requirements and Bilfinger procedures; Manages negotiations with subcontractors; Reviews and approves detailed subcontractor agreements; Manages submittal process.
• Scheduling: Establishes and maintains project start, progress and completion schedules; Manages the project(s) utilizing the schedule, RFI and submittal logs, cost information and status meetings to ensure a timely and profitable completion
• Business Development: Contact new and existing customers to discuss needs and if applicable, understanding the full potential of framework agreements in place to serve their market in order to propose solutions, identify improvements, enhance customer service and retention, and grow business; Assists proposal and business development departments on requests for information and proposal reviews as needed.
• Safety: Ensure compliance with Bilfinger ’s Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) guidelines and procedures along with all local requirements, etc.

The Project Manager will receive continuous support from the project team (Scheduler, Cost estimator, Procurement specialist, Contract Manager, Design Manager, HSE responsible and Business Unit Manager) to achieve project success.

Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience in the construction industry with a commercial or industrial general contractor
• Extensive experience managing and coordinating multiple projects, subcontractors, and vendors simultaneously.
• Extensive knowledge of construction means and methods.
• Possess effective negotiating skills.
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to:
• Adapt and be flexible to frequent changes in a fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrate integrity consistent with Bilfinger ’s core values.
• Collaborate and work effectively in a team environment with people of various backgrounds and styles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, to include clear, concise, and professional presentation of information.
• Adapt to the constantly evolving world of technology, design, means and methods, systems may include but not limited to: Microsoft Office suite, Autodesk Construction Cloud, other.
• Mentor and train assistant level operations team members.
• Driving license - B Category.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, or related fields.