Senior Project Manager at Sampson Construction – LINCOLN, Nebraska

Sampson Construction has built its reputation for integrity by serving as a trusted partner in commercial construction for over 70 years! Our people, technology, and innovative methods are key to our success.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the company’s management of the project, which includes all tasks related to schedule and costs as outlined in the company’s standard operating procedure. Collaborates with superintendents to create a seamless construction team. Maintains a relentless focus on meeting and exceeding client needs and expectations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Professional communication with all parties involved in the construction project.
2. Evaluates and manages project finances and resources and reports to Project Executive.
3. Knows and understands project documents.
4. Knows and understands the requirements of owner’s contract, including bonds, fees, notifications, schedules, reporting, and insurance.
5. Effective communication with owner and owner representative to provide a positive construction experience to owners and users.
6. Employs effective conflict resolution and problem-solving strategies.
7. Assure subcontractors and suppliers are meeting project schedule.
8. Manage, mentor, coordinate, and advise a team of project managers and contract administrators.
9. Builds relationships with clients, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the project expectations.
10. Actively participates in industry, client, and community activities to enhance company image.
11. Helps prepare for and participates in proposals and interviews seeking potential new business opportunities.
12. Ensures effective communication of entire project team.
13. Make regular jobsite trips to collaborate with the jobsite superintendent.
14. Knowledge of team roles and project responsibilities with the ability to hold the appropriate team members accountable at the correct time during the project.
15. Willing to continue education through various industry training as made available by the company.
16. Provide training to train and develop growth of entire project team.
17. Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
SKILLS:

• Demonstrates the ability to manage employees.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively manage budgets and costs.
• Demonstrates management skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, solve problems, and motivate others, while maintaining effective relationships with clients by meeting or exceeding their requirements and expectations.
• Demonstrates conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Is forward thinking / self-motivated and has good time management skills.

EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE:

• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or experience in a related field preferred and 8+ years of experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to remain calm, focused and effective under pressure situations.
• Must be able to sit at a desk for long periods of time.
• Based on the project, work could be on job sites in an office trailer or in an existing structure, which may include being mobile onsite. Due to daily condition changes on construction projects, when employees are outside of the office trailer or structure, they must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the company's safety policies and as required for weather conditions.

Sampson Construction is dedicated to advancing diversity, inclusion and equality in everything that we do. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, we encourage applications from All qualified candidates and assure they will receive consideration for this position regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.