Senior PM - Seattle, WA, United States - J.A. Watts, Incorporated

Description

JWI) is a woman-owned professional services firm that believes in treating its clients and employees like family at every level of our company. That's how we manage our projects and how we recruit THE Best People in our industry.

This role is responsible for understanding the overall project/program scope and managing all aspects of the assigned project or group of projects, including but not limited to the design, planning, implementation, construction, closeout, stakeholder coordination, cost control, client satisfaction, team performance, and quality functions.

The Senior Project Manager shall lead by example and personify the Company's Mission, Vision, and Values; taking ownership of their assigned project(s) or program.

This role will support Alaska Airlines as the Senior Project Manager in Seattle for various airport/airline projects.

This position is on site at Alaska Airlines Seattle Office, SEA Airport and travel may be required dependent on project assignments and project specific needs.

Act as the primary interface with the client and lead the project team through the entire project process

• Responsible for high level planning and programming analysis work including preparation of technical documents, testing plans, and proposals
• Establish and implement project objectives, policies, procedures, roles and reporting structure, and performance standards within boundaries of company policy and contract specifications
• Collaborate with clients, sub-consultants, and contractors to define work procedures and resolve complaints and construction problems
• Strategize with Client Lead, Director, or Executive on opportunities for business development with existing and new clients
• Represent company in project meetings and attend strategy meetings
• Execute the implementation of the JWI Playbook and ensure adherence to the practices outlined for JWI project management
• Ensure effective communication is always maintained within the team structure and Senior Management
• Produce project schedule; Manage all financial aspects of project contract(s), including labor, expenses, and staffing projections, to protect company's interest
• Oversee project budgets, create, and manage project forecasts, schedules and expenses; anticipate potential changes to budget, schedule, and expenses and provide guidance and analysis of changes
• Prepare, negotiate, and authorize revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Manage project staff and jobsite construction activities

* develop contingency plans to mitigate potential risk

• Provide guidance, oversight, coaching, and mentoring to other project staff
• Responsible for ensuring that project deliverables are on time, within budget, and at the required level of quality

* manage the close out process to completion

• A bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture or engineering, or equivalent work experience; Project Management certification (PMP, PMI), EIT or Professional Engineer preferred
• 8+ years of progressively responsible project management experience, preferably in engineering, construction management, or program management
• Experience as a leader managing a team of direct reports, mentor, and problem solver with a commitment to excellence
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of contract management and budgeting/estimating
• Advanced interpersonal, administrative, and organizational skills; Experience using MS Office suite and industry related project management software

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance options for employee and family

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options available
• Company-provided group life, short and long-term disability, and voluntary life options
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.