SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

ACRE Project Management Group (“ACRE”), a privately held consulting firm offering Ground Up, Project Management, Supervisory and Pre-Lease Services to Commercial office users. ACRE is seeking a full time Senior Project Manager to join their fast growing and entrepreneurial team.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Project Manager is directly responsible for the overall successful execution and delivery of the project, both to the Client and ACRE Project Management Group (“ACRE”). The Senior Project Manager represents ACRE and is the primary administrator and communications link between ACRE and all project stakeholders. He / she relies on past experience and expertise to manage a wide range of project types and complexities, perform the project management job responsibilities with minimal supervision, and creates a plan to meet the client’s expectations and goals with a positive experience.

The Senior Project Manager will also act as a mentor and resource to other project managers. Capable of pursuing opportunities and managing all project activities, with minimal oversight or support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Drive the work on the project: set the priorities, procedures, scope and schedule and risk identification; publish and coordinate project team member assignments

  • Manage all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality and risk) through all stages of the project lifecycle; including, Project Initiation, Project Planning, Project Execution, Project Monitoring & Control, and Project Closure

  • Oversee all aspects of the planning, implementation and tracking of projects, including acquiring resources and coordinating efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects in a timely manner.

  • Follow and implement all established company processes and procedures

  • Facilitate a project kick-off meeting involving all members of the project team and related personnel in order to clearly define the objectives, scope, design and schedule of the project

  • Independently develop a detailed Work Plan for completing the design within the scope of work, project timeline and budget;

  • Manage the selection of general contractors, including the preparation of Request for Proposals, receive and evaluate bids, recommend shortlist of general contractors for interviews and recommend contractor award.

  •  Direct, coordinate, mentor and support the project team to meet the objectives of the client and the project profitability goals for ACRE

  • Maintain contractual, business and financial related records for the project; keep the client, and the CEO and COO and Accounting Department informed on the financial status of the project

  • Manage the client’s expectations to a positive outcome; participate in client meetings as required

  • Notify the client of changes in project scope, prepare estimates for additional design fees, issue work authorization to client and obtain client approval prior to performing any additional services

  • Actively participates in cross selling of ACRE services and new project pursuits

  • Develop creative and timely solutions to issues by assessing situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks; identify underlying causes, gather and process relevant information; make clear recommendations and / or decisions for resolution which are timely and in the best interest of the organization

  • Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to add expanded services to the client in order to add revenue

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Advanced knowledge of commonly used and accepted design and construction concepts, practices, procedures; including, American Institute of Architects, Construction Specifications Institute, and international Professional Services contracts

  • Advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles

  • Communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner; demonstrate strong written, oral, listening, and presentation skills to confidently interact and coordinate both technical and non-technical issues with the internal project team, Client and other Consultants

  • Manage work independently and delegates and utilizes other ACRE staff and productive partners effectively

  • Demonstrates excellent organizational and time management skills regarding projects, reports and other commitments; completes assignments in a quality and timely fashion;

  • Able to manage multiple priorities concurrently; is punctual and dependable

  • Demonstrates strong leadership and team-building skills by creating an atmosphere of cooperation and cohesiveness between ACRE team members, the Client, and other Consultants, to foster an environment of success

  • Maintains a positive, self-motivated, can-do attitude

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s Degree in business, marketing, economics or related field

  • 7+ years of Project Management experience in a related field

Please email formatted cover letters and resumes to info@acrepm.com or click “apply” below to send a plain text application