Assistant Program Manager - SIS

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Assistant Program Manager

Skanska USA Building

Reports to: Project Executive/Sr.Program Manager

Department: Operations

Location: Where position will be posted

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Employment Status: Full time

Job Summary:

We are looking for an Assistant Construction Program Manager with experience managing commercial building sector projects to join our team.  

Acting in the role of Owner's Agent, the Assistant Program Manager is responsible for the planning and on-site execution of projects from initiation through completion of construction by providing project leadership, communication, coordination, and conflict resolution to ensure project goals are met. 

The position requires business management acumen and must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills, as well as strong communication and client service skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Ability to manage small projects or provide project management support of large projects
* Excellent time management, detail-oriented, strong decision-making/problem-solving and organizational skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
* Reads and understands construction plans and drawings and the technical specifications associated with drawings
* Responsible for maintaining good relationships with internal and external clients, including representatives of the Owner and Architect/Engineer and contractors
* Provides day-to-day project oversight and communication with the client and project team collaboratively in concert with clients' goals, constraints, and priorities. 
* Ability to resolve day-to-day disputes with a contractor as well as have the experience required to know when to elevate an issue to their supervisor.
* Leads in the preparation of high-quality and timely monthly owner project status reports, and daily site reports as required
* Leads meetings and interfaces with project team members and ensures accurate and timely distribution of meeting minutes
* Assists in the preparations of bid packages and owner procured Services and FF&E
* Leads the administration of all required contracts and invoices on behalf of the client
* Understands and enforces terms and conditions of project contracts, and purchase orders
* Creates timely documentation and client correspondence on issues related to the provisions in contracts. 

* Leads the management of project cost control, monitors costs, change management, and invoicing.
* Leads the review and recommend approval of contractor payment applications in coordination with the project team including reviewing certified payrolls for proper wage rates and manpower.
* Ability to create and validate financial forecasts of costs for upcoming activities and projects.
* Ensures the document control function is established, including the setup of initial contracts and project information in PMIS
* Works with a preconstruction team to plan projects for success (e.g., procurement, logistics planning, bid packages, scope preparation, budgeting, and costing).
* Leads the development and maintenance of project schedules throughout all phases of the project, including targeted and actual activity lists, durations, and sequencing logic, and communicates this information to the project team.
* Ability to provide onsite construction observation, communication, and coordination.  Observing and reporting on the project progress and adherence to the project schedule.  
* Ensures the coordination of site testing and inspection efforts
* Leads the management and tracking (if applicable) of other project management activities such as site logistics plan, FF&E, owner material deliveries, commissioning, permit process, DVBE /SBE participation, site testing, and inspection efforts. and closeout activities.
* Demonstrate commitment to an Injury-Free Environment through own actions; mentoring others and enforcing IFE program on projects.
* Other Duties: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time

Education and Experience: 

Required Qualifications: 

* 1+ Years experience in a Project Management role managing commercial building sector projects costs of at least $5 Million. 
* 3+ Years experience working within a project team contributing to coordination, development, and/or tracking of various project needs such as RFIs, submittals, pay applications, document control, project reporting, cost events, schedule updates and close-out activities.
* 2+ years working with a preconstruction team to plan projects for success (e.g., procurement, logistics planning, scope reviews, budgeting and costing).
* 5+ Years of experience reading and understanding construction plans and drawings and the technical specifications associated with drawings. 
* Bachelor's Degree - Construction Management/Engineering or 8 years equivalent experience plus minimum 5 years prior relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Functions effectively as an individual or part of a team
* Management of projects in key markets and building types: civic, justice, healthcare, transportation, higher education, and K-12.
* Project experience Public / multi-prime construction
* Experience in demolition, site work, utilities, foundations, building structure, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire and life safety, and informational technology building systems. 
* Understanding of preconstruction/project development process and requirements
* Understanding of project financial accounting
* Working knowledge of design and drawing software to including, but not limited to, Revit, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, NAVIA, and Bluebeam 
* Working knowledge of BIM 360 and BIM 360 Plan
* Working knowledge of Procore and Primavera P6
* Familiarity with project management information systems such as Procore
* Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience utilizing email, phone, and Microsoft office platforms
* Familiarity with terms and conditions of Project Contracts
* Understanding of Lean Construction 
* 10 or 30 OSHA certification

Competencies / Skills: 

Has basic understanding of:

Project Closeout: Identifies, monitors, and tracks project closeout activities to ensure proper and effective delivery to owner entities.

Building Construction Knowledge: Applies building construction knowledge, including history, customers, competitive environment, and materials and methods to build quality projects.

Plans and Specifications: Reads and interprets architectural design and construction plans to determine technical requirements.

Program/Project Change Management: Implements change order process and document scope; Tracks, projects, and monitors costs and schedule throughout the project; Identifies potential cost or schedule impacts for successful outcome for the project.

Owner Contract Administration: Reviews, interprets, and enforces owner's prime contracts; Implements and administers procedures per contract requirements for the benefit of the project.

Schedule Management: Defines project tasks and their durations and dependencies to develop, review and/or implement schedules as per contracts. Monitors and reports on actual versus scheduled to ensure schedule follows contract requirements and is delivered on time. 

Financial Reports: Creates accurate and complete financial reports and validates financial forecasts.

Client Delight: Builds relationships with clients and key stakeholders to coordinate work and make decisions at the appropriate level for the short-term project and long-term partnership.

Cost Management Process Development: Establishes a cost management process to enable reporting and f
			

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