at J A Watts Inc in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description:J. A. Watts, Inc. (JWI) is a woman-owned professional services firm that believes in treating its clients and employees like family at every level of our company. Our family culture is what we're known for, and we work to stay true to who we are. That's how we manage our projects and how we recruit THE Best People in our industry. Our clients come from all walks of life, and so do we, which makes us stronger together.
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 manage forthcoming BHS projects at the O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). This role is based out of our office near ORD with an option for nationwide work.
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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
- Schedule and lead job meetings
- Assemble and distribute meeting minutes
- 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
- Complete weekly and monthly reports concerning work progress, costs, and scheduling
- Produce project schedule; coordinate schedule updates and distribute internally and externally
- Manage all financial aspects of project contract(s), including labor, expenses, and staffing projections, to protect company's interest
- Maintain a positive relationship with the client at all times
- 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
- Responsible for interviewing, recommending, and negotiating contractual service agreements. 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
- Investigate potential situations and implement corrective measures as necessary; develop contingency plans to mitigate potential risk
- Provide guidance, oversight, coaching, and mentoring to other project staff
- Responsible for ensuring that project de
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J.A. Watts, Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by law.
