Senior Project Manager

Are you a collaborator ready to play a critical role in implementing strategic initiatives?  Do you enjoy managing project scope, budgets, and schedules and have a meticulous eye for detail?

If so, we are looking for you to join our exceptional team as our Senior Project Manager!

WHO WE ARE

We’re Genesis AEC – an award-winning architecture, engineering, construction management, and CQV firm and a leader in the life sciences industry. Ranked #5 in Pharmaceutical Design by ENR magazine, we’re designing and constructing facilities that advance worldwide health. We’re proud to contribute to our clients’ success, earning honors that include a 2021 ISPE Facility of the Year (FOYA) award and an ENR Mid-Atlantic’s Best Manufacturing Project award for our work at the National Institutes of Health.

Our culture is based on inclusion, one where all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives are embraced. When you’re on our team, you’ll find you are supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow – with opportunities, training, and a work-life balance to help you succeed.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

  • Oversee and execute multiple large and medium size projects on time, within budget, and to agreed specifications to satisfy project requirements.
  • Serve as a team lead for projects including acting as the liaison to internal departments as needed.
  • Manage client interaction on assigned projects and promote positive relationships.
  • Assess project requirements, while developing and recommending a sound approach or application to meet the needs of the project and client.
  • Attend pre-bid meetings with clients and prepare proposals in conjunction with Principal or Project Executive, department heads, directors, and other key individuals; actively assist in Design budget development.
  • Monitor and review project budgets, scope and exclusions, schedules and deliverables, and staffing requirements with project teams; Establish appropriate metrics for measuring key project criteria.
  • Identify, prepare, and issue scope changes and negotiate with clients prior to proceeding with work.
  • Maintain open items and potential change logs.
  • Conduct status review meetings with project team members and clients. Prepare and issue meeting agendas and meeting minutes.
  • Manage design sub-consultants.
  • Identify potential risks to project and work with Principals or Project Executives to mitigate.
  • Coordinate with design software group (BIM).
  • Coordinate quality control and quality assurance reviews.
  • Participate in construction administration phase of project including attending construction meetings and assisting Construction Coordinators with distributing shop drawings and RFIs in a timely manner.

YOU MAY BE A GOOD FIT IF YOU MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

  • 15+ years project management experience with understanding of engineering and construction industry practices.
  • MUST have a strong Architectural Design or Engineering discipline background along with experience managing Architectural and Engineering design for Life Sciences Research & Development Laboratories and Manufacturing / Clean Room projects.
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies and best practices with a goal to drive overall project performance.
  • MUST have a strong ability to manage project budgets, ability to fully understand project scope, ability to manage project schedules, and ability to negotiate changes with clients.
  • Have analytical thinking, structured problem-solving skills, and strong work ethic.
  • Ability to build rapport with project staff.
  • Progressive ability, capacity, and aptitude in administration to plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate technical work and to obtain cooperation from others.
  • High level of scheduling skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience using Project Management and Scheduling software (Mosaic or comparable.)
  • Understanding of Earned Value Management and other project controls methods.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to travel intermittently to support project needs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional Registration (P.E.) or Registered Architect (RA) is desired.
  • Project Management Institute – PMP certification preferred.

 WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

  • Our collaborative and positive culture sets us apart
  • We offer schedule flexibility*, including 9-hour days Monday-Thursday and 4-hour Fridays, all year long; daily hours that work with your commuting or personal obligations; and a hybrid in-office and work from home balanced work week. *For field-based personnel, flexible scheduling may be subject to client/project site requirements.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and RX insurance plans, with two-thirds of your premiums and deductible paid!
  • Competitive 401k match program
  • Generous paid time off
  • Thought leadership opportunities, including a $1,000 award for presenting or publishing your technical expertise!
  • Competitive company-paid training opportunities
  • A 5% salary increase for earning your professional license!
  • Endless opportunities to grow your career
  • And so much more!

 


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