The Senior Project Manager position requires a diverse individual with a varied skillset inclusive of the following:
Technical Understanding of Critical Infrastructure / Data Centers
Knowledge of overall project scope development / methodology
Risk Management
Functional Risk
Financial Risk
Schedule Risk
Construction Management / Administration
Start-up, Commissioning and Operations Process and Procedures
Procurement and development of RFP’s
Good communications and presentation skills
Quality – QA / QC process and inspection methodology
Strong Team leadership skills
Strong technical knowledge of the overall MEP subject areas and construction means and methods. Able to understand technical issues from a "systems" level and effectively engages in problem resolution. Should have 15 - 20 years of experience gained through formal education and relevant construction experience. Ability to understand and interpret stakeholder’s high level requirements and translate into scoping documents that can be used by design teams for BOD and design development. Able to identify, articulate, and drive decisions if scope changes are made. Drives a risk management culture across the entire design and construction team. Understands and can facilitate use of risk management tools (e.g. FMEA, Risk Register). Uses Risk Management as a tool to help overcome impacts to the project before realized. Strong business acumen and knowledge of construction financials including budgeting, GMP, cash flow, and invoice/pay applications. Ability to negotiate budgets and agreements. In depth understanding of fundamentals and details of critical path scheduling. Able to lead the team to develop strategies to overcome schedule challenges and mitigate risks on an on-going basis. Must have a strong understanding of MEP systems inter-relations and is able to facilitate and lead the overall team to successful completion of the Commissioning Program. In depth knowledge of how to develop and RFP based on requirements including terms and conditions. Can lead RFP interview session, scoring, selection of contractors and negotiation of the resulting contract. Able to take complex information and develop and present it, both written and verbally, in an understandable way to key decision-makers and/or executives. Has mastery of the subject matter and can articulate clearly and succinctly. Drives meetings to meet objectives, reach team buy-in and provide direction for next steps. Understands and can lead the team to implement an effective QA/QC Program to ensure overall quality of project delivery across trades and disciplines. Strong team leadership and management background. Has managed direct reports and has demonstrated ability to grow and develop teams. Can take disparate groups and assemble high performing teams in a complex environment. Has experience using advanced tools and practices for team development (eg MBTI). Ability to coach and provide meaningful feedback to team members for their professional growth.
