J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk.
Job Description
We are seeking a Project Manager who will manage multiple clients/projects through the design and construction processes on behalf of our Owner clients. This includes project due diligence, scope development, design and construction services solicitation, constructability reviews, scheduling, estimating, project monitoring, etc. The Senior Project Manager reports to the Vice President within the J.S. Held Owner’s Representation practice within the Construction Advisory Division.
Technical Expectations
Project Controls
Scheduling
Work with PMs on project schedule interdependencies and report on master schedule activities such as upcoming bid release dates, bid dates, completion dates, etc.
Cross reference and monitor schedules to anticipate program level opportunities and conflicts and recommend adjustments in coordination with team project managers to ensure accurate and realistic scheduling.
Cost Management
Prepare and manage project budgets, including cost estimates, forecasts, and financial reports.
Work closely with client finance teams to ensure alignment.
Track project expenditures and ensure alignment with budgetary constraints.
Develop, maintain, and update quarterly cash flow reports.
Provide weekly and monthly reporting from the project financial system.
Oversee the project team in all aspects of a project from conception to completion.
Manage client budget to prevent cost overruns and provide cost savings solutions.
Schedule analysis – prevent schedule delays where possible and provide opportunities to improve on key target dates.
Participate in client management activities such as regularly communicating and addressing problems directly, agreeing on strategy, goals and timelines while keeping the appropriate team members engaged and involved.
Travel both locally and throughout the State of Indiana for on-site client meetings, as needed.
Performance Expectations
Utilization of 1,720 hrs allocated to billable client work, unless adjusted by your supervisor.
Work independently with project managers and clients.
Work collaboratively with internal team members.
Draft work product independently.
Apply deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills.
Regularly communicate and address client project issues directly with supervisor, recommend strategies and seek agreement on next steps, goals and timelines while keeping the appropriate team members engaged and involved.
Work efficiently and seek opportunities to improve process efficiencies.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with accumulated technical experience or 3‑5 years of equal experience in related fields such as design, facility planning and other construction management related fields.
In depth knowledge of
Project delivery types
Pre‑construction
Design process
Contracts – AIA, AGC etc.
Legal aspects of maintaining projects
Documentation requirements
Project Cost Accounting and control
Close out requirements
Estimating process (preconstruction to forensic)
Project budget management
Change order process
Scheduling techniques
Labor applications
Software Requirements
Google products
Microsoft Office
Dynamics 365 (training provided by J.S. Held)
ADVANCED SOFTWARE: preferred but not required
Estimating Software (Bluebeam/Xactimate, Cost X)
Project Management Software (Pro‑Core/ Sage/ ProLog)
Preferred Qualifications
Communication: Effectively communicates at all organizational levels, provides constructive feedback, and maintains confidentiality of clients and the firm.
Project Focus: Sees things through completion, manages obstacles and adapts flexibly, delivers within timeframes, and uses non‑billable time effectively.
Professionalism: Maintains a positive attitude, motivates teammates and clients, shows pride, enthusiasm, optimism, and dedication, and seeks skill development.
Leadership Skills: Leverages personal strengths and those of the team to accomplish objectives, treats others with respect, and recognizes their value.
Self‑Starter: Operates with minimal oversight while communicating appropriately upstream and downstream.
Physical and Mental Job Qualifications
Must be able to lift multiple 25‑pound packages twice a day for 2 – 3 hours.
Must be able to complete mathematical computations 80% of the working day.
Must be able to be on call or work weekends or nights.
Travel requirements.
Additional Information
Salary Range: $60k – $80k (based on skills, experience, training, location, scope of role).
Other Duties: Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits
Flexible Time Off
Remote work available when needed
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Commuter Benefit
EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!
J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please email and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.
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