Sr. Project Manager - Federal Construction

Jacksonville, FL, United States

DAWSON is a Native Hawaiian global business enterprise serving the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal government clients while benefiting the Native Hawaiian community.

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Summery:

With almost 30 years of demonstrated Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build construction experience, DAWSON is a leader in Federal Construction. We have the proven capabilities, established contract vehicles, vendor and supplier relationships, and in-place processes to deliver cost-effective and timely solutions to our Federal and commercial customers’ construction needs.

Our Senior Project Manager is responsible for developing, planning, directing, coordinating and maintaining budget and schedule for our federal construction projects as well as oversea other Project Managers on staff. Candidates must have knowledge about every stage of the construction process from scope development to project closeout. Typical projects are both design-build and bid build projects typically ranging from $250K - $30M.

The Sr. Project Manager will be responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and supervising construction on multiple projects to ensure an on-time, on-budget project execution with high quality and no safety issues. They will be on site in the Jacksonville, FL /St. Mary’s, GA area.

Location: Jacksonville, FL and or St. Mary’s, GA area.

Salary $110,000-135,000 based on experience.

Secret Clearance is preferred.

Responsibilities include the following:

Effectively manage and build teamwork within project execution teams and senior management.

Strong ability to delegate and put trust in team members.

Manage overall project team activities.

Assist with proposal efforts including proposal technical writing, subcontractor pricing, and estimating.

Execution of buyout responsibilities following award of contracts

Assist in managing subcontractors through project completion.

Thorough understanding of schedule development

Ability to produce and update schedules through Microsoft Project and P6

Direct project activities to ensure conformance to project budget, plans, specs, and schedule.

Accurately forecast project cash flow in relation to project schedule on multiple projects

Prepare project reports for management and clients.

Experience with Army Corps of Engineers and US Navy required.

Management of Design Build and Bid Build projects.

Ability to help decipher and solve technical issues relating to construction.

Interface with Client

Strong customer service ability

Skilled in conflict resolution

Maintain ability to see the big picture through the details.

Ability to prioritize and organize, work well under stress, meet deadlines.

Ability to be flexible and adapt to constant change.

Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet deadlines.

Willingness to travel as needed for project site visits and/or pre-bid meetings.

Maintain our excellent reputation.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

Problem Solving - Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gathering and analyzing information skillfully to develop alternative solutions.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills - Write and verbalize clearly, informatively and effectively, able to read and interpret written information.

Diversity- Respectful and sensitivity to cultural differences. Promote a harassment-free environment, Build a diverse workplace.

Ethics- Work with integrity and ethically; upholding organizational values.

Strategic Thinking- Develop strategies to achieve organizational goals, Analyze market and competition, identifying external threats and opportunities and adapt strategy to changing conditions.

Professionalism- Treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position, accepting responsibility for own actions and follow through on commitments. Is polite, conversational, self-confident, comfortable to be with and non-assuming.

Innovation- Displays original thinking and creativity, meeting challenges with resourcefulness. Generate suggestions for improving work, develop innovative approaches and ideas. Present ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Leadership and Interpersonal Skills- Has the ability to build effective teams, to inspire others to their best, and to coach and mentor. Has the ability to confront difficult situations and manage them to a successful conclusion. Is organized and produces a paper trail that can be easily understood by third party. Embraces life-long learning and strives to stay current with new industry trends and practice.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering or related field from a four-year college or university.

A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a Construction Management position.

Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in federal construction.

Five (5) years or more of direct supervisory experience.

Must provide federal construction project list reflecting the five years of experience and evidence of handling multiple projects concurrently.

Active or ability to achieve United States Clearance (Secret is Minimum Requirement)

Acute verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to utilize government project management software (USACE RMS3.0, NAVFAC eCMS, PIEE) to manage government construction contracts.

Professional references will be required as part of the hiring process.

Dawson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.

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