Construction Management, Senior Project Manager - Mesa, United States - EPS Group

Description

Job Description

Join EPS Group -- a top 10 firm in the Southwest -- and discover opportunities to advance your career in engineering, planning, surveying, landscape architecture, and construction management, both in the private and public sectors. We're an Arizona-based company that fosters a culture of entrepreneurial spirit, elevated thinking, being team-minded, and embracing tough talk. Our unified team spans offices across Arizona, Colorado, and Texas, all driven by a shared vision: Innovate to Elevate Lives. You'll experience competitive compensation, benefits, and quarterly performance bonuses. See why we say #IAmEPS.

Construction Management, Senior Project Manager

Primary Areas of Focus

• Project Management
• Financial Management
• Communication and Coordination
• Risk Management
• Client Relationships

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and with superior quality and safety standards.
• Visit project sites before construction starts to record potential impacts and ensure proper documentation.
• Coordinate with the client, superintendent, and sub-contractors to oversee self-performed work and maintain updated records.
• Conduct and participate in various meetings, including job kick-offs, project status reviews, and owner-architect-contractor meetings.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure smooth project progress.
• Manage project budgets, including tracking expenses, reviewing invoices, and preparing financial reports.
• Oversee subcontractor management, including contract modifications, pre-construction meetings, and documentation.
• Identify and manage project risks, including regulatory compliance and safety measures.
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of project-related information.
• Maintain project documentation, including change orders, submittals, RFIs, and meeting minutes.
• Coordinate procurement activities, maintain project schedules, and manage project directories.
• Seek opportunities to improve processes, project outcomes, and company operations.
• Stay informed about industry changes and best practices.
• Mentor and coach project team members, conduct performance evaluations, and provide constructive feedback.
• Foster a positive team environment and promote work-life balance.
• May require attending project team and public meetings after hours.
• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) internally (interdepartmental and intradepartmental) and externally (inclusive of clients, sub-consultants, municipalities).
• Lead the execution of strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate company practices and processes to provide input for continuous improvement.
• Be an ambassador for EPS at industry events and conferences. May require attending project team and public meetings after hours.
• Actively involved in developing future business and building relationships with existing clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Achieve a 50-60% Billable Utilization Rate. Non-billable activities include company & team meetings, professional development, community involvement, innovation time, culture & engagement activities, learning, and training.
• May manage $10M- 35M+ in projects.
• May manage up to 3 direct reports.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• 15 years of relevant experience working on residential construction projects.
• Extensive knowledge of established construction and maintenance practices, procedures, and techniques, including familiarity with applicable local, state, and federal building codes.
• Proficiency in a wide range of equipment and tools used in construction, maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and cost control.
• Is proficient in Excel, Word, and Projects.
• Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects and competing demands effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with customers, vendors, and employees at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to present information clearly and effectively in both one-on-one and small group settings.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and build high-performing teams.
• Detail-oriented and thorough approach to work.
• Proactive in planning for risks and activities to meet or exceed deadlines and budgets.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to address practical problems and navigate situations with limited standardization.
• Upholds confidentiality and professionalism in the workplace.
• Maintains the highest level of integrity in all relationships and situations.
• Proficient in reading and understanding work orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints, contract document specifications, construction drawings, and CPM schedules.
• Comfortable working in various environments, including both office settings and active construction sites.
• Willingness to work outside in all types of weather conditions and in diverse work environments.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance with good driving record.

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand, walk, and sit.
• The position may require a visit to project sites occasionally.
• The position requires a normal range of hearing.
• The employee must be able to lift 40 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires prolonged sitting with 15% of the time spent bending and reaching during office work and prolonged standing with a significant amount of time spent bending, squatting, and reaching when working in the field.
• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Noise levels are consistent with a standard office environment.
• Willingness to work outside in all types of weather conditions and in diverse work environments.
• Capable of using hands for handling and feeling objects, as well as reaching with hands and arms.
• Able to perform physical tasks such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and walking on uneven surfaces.

Perks & Benefits

• Health, life, 401(k), dental and vision insurance
• Short-term, long-term disability insurance and leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement leave
• Discretionary bonuses, if applicable

EPS Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We offer a competitive salary and bonus program, a wide range of benefits including 401(k) with employer match, advancement potential, and the opportunity to become an integral part of a highly respected firm.