Senior Project Manager – Owner’S Representative (Public Projects)

Do you have Owner’s Representative experience working on public projects? The Weitz Company is hiring a Senior Project Manager – Owner’s Representative for Fort Lauderdale, FL. This role is responsible for profitably managing all administrative and field construction activities to quality standards, while maintaining relationships with all stakeholders on assigned projects. This individual will often oversee multiple medium-sized projects, a single large-sized project, or an assigned scope on a single, large, complex project. They will demonstrate leadership by following company standards and policies, achieving shared goals, developing others, and building high morale and commitment.

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide leadership and management direction to project teams to ensure policies, procedures, and processes are followed
• Understand contract terms, budgets, insurances, bonds and change orders; ensure adherence including work progress being within scope
• Accept overall responsibility of risk management and mitigation for assigned project(s)
• Collaborate with project team to execute goals and build high morale
• Prepare and manage project schedule, identify and address long lead items, update project plan as needed, and review/assign scopes of work
• Negotiate and execute change orders, subcontracts, and purchase orders
• Ensure contracts, insurances, bonds, and change orders are intact prior to scope execution
• Oversee project safety plan and site compliance, review inspections, compliance audits, and the non-conformance log
• Ensure project teams track material and equipment delivery status, notify project team of any schedule or cost impacts, track request for change
• Partner with project team during the buyout process and pre-construction efforts
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly project status reports (MPSR), owner billings, and financial risk assessments
• Ensure projects achieve gross profit goals and finish on time or ahead of schedule
• Manage subcontractor requests for change and discharge process for subcontractor and owner claims
• Lead project meetings
• Participate in marketing and business development initiatives including support of project proposal and presentations
• Ensure project closeout process is completed on time
• Resolve disputes among subcontractors, vendors, architects, and owners
• Initiate and encourage value engineering and scope reduction opportunities
• Foster positive relationships with individuals throughout the entire construction process including initiating long-term third-party relationships
• Develop and mentor team members, including delegation of tasks/responsibilities for development, recommend disciplinary action when necessary, delegate job assignments, establish team member goals, and recommend promotions

What We're Looking For:

• Experience:
  • 7+ years of construction experience required
  • Experience as an Owner’s Representative on public projects required
  • Industry related degree required – an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Skills:
  • Excellent project management skills and commercial construction knowledge
  • Strong business acumen, tact, and relationship building skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Ability to make sound judgements and decisions
  • Solid leadership skills and comfortable with conflict resolution
  • Analytical thinker with a high level of initiative
  • Adaptable to meet needs of the business and the client
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Strong negotiation skills
• Technology:
  • Experience with project management software
  • Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click the following link to view our Privacy Notice: https://weitz.box.com/s/jrhmq0gmlct94no0wour2yiaywduu7dw

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