Senior Project Manager

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We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Project Manager to support our Program Management services located within a 200 mile radius of Harrisburg, PA.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, BS in Construction Management/Architecture/Engineering or related field.

The Program Management Group serves as a professional consultant to a variety of public and private sector clients in the successful management of individual projects and large-scale building programs. The Group assists with determination of facility needs, development of capital budgets and management of all other professional and construction service providers in the delivery of capital projects meeting the client’s program schedule and budgetary goals.

What you’ll be doing:

Project Execution

• Acts as the Company representative with the client and internal subconsultants as well as third party consultants and contractors during the program execution
• Create design criteria personalized to individual projects and assist with establishing program requirements and budgets
• Prepares a Project Execution Plan (PEP) that identifies the project team organization, identifies each specific task or phase and all work that must be performed to complete the project, outlines a schedule to ensure that the project can be completed on time, and develops an estimate and schedule of the manpower requirements needed to complete the project
• Holds a project kick-off meeting to review the PEP with project team members
• Ensures Quality Control reviews are taking place and are documented
• Notifies accounting when the project is ready for the closure cycle and ensures all files and documents are retained in accordance with corporate policy
• Maintains daily contact with field personnel during all field activities

Project Monitoring and Review

• Work with architects, engineers, contractors, and city/county/state entities to manage the design and construction of projects specifically tailored to a client’s needs
• Is responsive and maintains direct contact with clients on a continuing basis to discuss technical and scheduling issues
• Conducts project staff meetings to review progress and further communication and coordination within the team
• Participates in the month end project review that coincides with monthly billing and status reports
• Prepares and presents a detailed project review for the Group Manager
• Prepares and issues a monthly project progress report
• Reviews Revenue Summary Reports monthly
• Maintains accurate documentation of job progress through daily logs and other reports

Project Control

• Manage the projects through design, bid, and construction
• Develops project documents, processes, and procedures required to support quality control and final project deliverables
• Ensures that all technical design changes are approved to conform to the standards, systems and procedures as prescribed by the requirements of the project
• Solicits the help of the Operations Manager and other Project Managers, as appropriate, to solve scheduling or technical problems encountered in the progress of the work
• Evaluates the effect of scope changes on project budgets and schedules, then negotiates with the client to increase fees required to accommodate such scope changes as necessary
• Reviews, approves, and provides necessary documentation for invoicing in a timely manner. Maintains client accounts including collection of Accounts Receivable (AR’s)
• Anticipates problems and works with client, architects/engineers, contractors, field personnel to identify and implement corrective actions
• Keeps client informed of the day-to-day activities of the project

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Construction Management/Architecture/Engineering or related field
• 15+ years of program management experience
• 10+ years in commercial construction in municipal projects
• A broad general commercial project/construction management background and project/program management experience on similar project types; can come from work experience as an architect/engineer, contractor, and/or facilities manager
• Ability to successfully manage all aspects of commercial projects including schedules,, budgets, and profitability through comprehensive project completion
• Professional Engineer registration or Project Manager Certification is preferred
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
• If applicable to the position, a post offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role
• Valid driver’s license
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

Key Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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