Senior Project Manager

Summary 

The Senior Project Manager will help construct and lead a team, as well as be the key contact for our clients on all work within his/her portfolio. The Senior Project Manager has extensive knowledge and experience within the drywall/steel stud framing industry.  

The Senior Project Manager will be empowered to manage the existing business in their designated market to ensure long-lasting relationships.  The Senior Project Manager will lead and act as a mentor to their Project Team to empower employees to succeed in their role.   

Essential Functions 

Preconstruction/Estimating/Sales 

• Maintain and enhance Contractor relationships to build new Berg business and be involved in new market development.  Manage and grow key client relationships in their designated market. 

• Deep estimating knowledge in the drywall/steel stud and metal framing space and maintains bid activity that supports overall Sr. PM portfolio expectation. 

• Full review of the contract with the Project Manager before submitting it to the Senior Leadership Team for sign-off.  

• Attend pre-construction meetings to understand complete scope while ensuring safety, quality and productions set up to be met.   

• Review scope of work and identify any potential risks or scope gaps from estimate to award. 

• Leveraging and reviewing sub-tier contractors.   

• Maintains strong knowledge of projects and exceeds set standards for their portfolio. 

Production/Execution 

• Monitoring the execution of the project(s) to ensure procedures are followed per company SOPs. 

• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure all pertinent information is provided; proactive communication with field leaders on bid productions and other preconstruction-related info and maintains consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle. 

• Give advice and direction as needed to their Project Team.  

• Projection of manpower needs to leverage resources, utilizing the information for additional/future projects. 

• Involved in the debriefing of a project.   

Financial Management 

• Involved in strategic planning to ensure project profitability- communication with the CFO & Executive Team to discuss financial implications, needs, and manage the cash flow to be positioned for success.  

• Financial management of the project portfolio. 

• Review WIP and billing. 

• Financial closeout of the project(s). 

Strategic Vision 

• Participates in the development and execution of Berg’s strategic and business plan including achievement of key objectives. 

• Establish and develops relationships with employees, including the company management team, as well as external partners and stakeholders. 

• Support and continuous improvement of Berg’s high-performance culture. 

• Provide visionary leadership for new ideas and approaches and humbly welcomes ideas to innovate and better Berg from all levels of the organization. 

Leadership 

• Develop trust and maintain a collaborative and supportive leadership presence with your Project Management team. 

• Participate in and support recruitment, hiring, onboarding efforts as appropriate to develop an exceptional regional team. 

• Foster a collaborative culture that enhances employee satisfaction, engagement, and results-orientation while encouraging innovation and creativity. 

• Provide time for regular and effective 1 on 1 meetings with all direct reports.   

• Coach, mentor, and collaborate with direct reports regularly. 

• Establishes and achieves specific, measurable, and obtainable objectives that support Berg's overall growth and profitability objectives while creating client, employee, and company success.    

Experience and Qualifications 

Minimum Qualifications  

• Experience as a Project Manager for a minimum of 5 years.  

• Strong commercial steel stud construction project management background. 

• Ability to read and comprehend complex construction documents i.e., blueprints. Base knowledge of document editing software i.e., BlueBeam, Adobe Acrobat, and Plan Grid.  

• Estimating experience and software knowledge; Plexxis is a plus.  

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external clients and customers. 

• Ability to read and understand financials. 

• Presentation skills to represent information and updates in a group setting. 

• Strong computer skills; proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook, Mac iPad. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Technical degree and min 8+ years of related experience in the construction field; or an equivalent mix of education and field experience.  

• Direct Drywall/Steel Stud framing industry (Estimating and Project Management) experience 

• Bachelor’s degree; Construction Management.  

• Detail-oriented, deadline/goal-driven. 

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment. 

Sedentary Work 

• Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 - 15 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying. 

• Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. 

• Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally, and other sedentary criteria are met. 

Travel 

• Up to 20% primarily in their designated Market. 

• Ability to complete regular day travel for site visits and client meetings.