Senior Project Manager, SSR - Newport News, VA Job at Centennial Contractors Ent

Senior Project Manager, SSR - Newport News, VA

Centennial is a national leader in renovation, construction, and design‑build services, serving clients from Florida to Alaska. With 30 years of nationwide experience and over $4 billion in diverse projects, Centennial builds structures that transform spaces and create places for clients to learn, teach, work, play, and heal. Our performance is built on integrity, a long‑standing culture of excellence, and a commitment to exceeding client expectations.

The Role

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for day‑to‑day management, coordination, and control of several projects and/or contracts. He/she serves as the primary leader of the construction program, liaising between team members and clients on all matters. Project values range from $2,000 to $500,000 each or $1,500,000 annually, and the role may include direct reports. The Senior Project Manager also acts as the Senior Site Representative (SSR), managing the area of responsibility and serving as the company representative, including signature authority as applicable.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in the construction industry with a commercial or industrial general contractor
• Extensive experience managing and coordinating multiple projects as well as managing personnel, subcontractors, and vendors
• Very experienced in producing detailed fixed‑price estimates; ability to use RS Means or other published unit price books to generate detailed line‑item estimates
• Extensive knowledge of construction means and methods
• Possess effective negotiating skills
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to:
  • Adapt and be flexible to frequent changes in a fast‑paced work environment
  • Demonstrate integrity consistent with Centennial’s core values
  • Collaborate and work effectively in a team environment with people of various backgrounds and styles
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including clear, concise, and professional presentation of information
  • Adapt to the constantly evolving world of technology, design, means and methods; systems may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office suite, ProCore, Adobe, and BlueBeam
  • Mentor and train team members
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field highly desired

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage all facets necessary to complete projects within budget, on time, and deliver quality work. Manage projects in accordance with contract requirements and Centennial systems and procedures; respond in a timely manner to all contract agreements, instructions, and inquiries from authorized government personnel; enforce Quality Control Plan and implement Site Safety; attend pre‑construction, progress, and other project meetings and provide minutes; attend pre‑issuance site visits to determine existing conditions and client needs; develop detailed project scope of work, including AutoCAD drawings, renderings, and preliminary quantity counts; review proposal scope of work, specifications, and drawings to ensure they clearly define project requirements and client expectations; develop project work packages for each definable feature of work; solicit detailed proposal information; review and approve proposal packages; attend negotiations; manage project close‑out, including obtaining required documentation, assisting with pre‑final inspections and As‑Built drawings.
• Perform independent review of estimates based on technical specifications, scope of work, and drawings or sketches; include detailed quantity take‑offs for each job order and enter line items into on‑site computer containing the Unit Price Book software; confirm necessary line items are included and unnecessary items excluded.
• Manage subcontractor buyout coordination; arrange and attend site visits with subcontractors, track subcontractor proposals and enter required data in project management software; review project cost requirements; negotiate with subcontractors; review and approve detailed subcontractor agreements; manage submittal process.
• Establish and maintain project start, progress, and completion schedules; manage the project(s) utilizing the schedule, RFI and submittal logs, cost information, and status meetings to ensure timely and profitable completion.
• Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs; identify the full potential of framework agreements; propose solutions, identify improvements, enhance customer service and retention, and grow business; assist proposal and business development departments on requests for information and proposal reviews as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Centennial’s Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) guidelines and procedures along with all local requirements (OSHA, USACE EM385.1.1, etc.).

Senior Site Representative (SSR) Specific Duties

• Manage overhead and general conditions costs for the area of responsibility, including staffing levels and requirements.
• Manage all aspects of personnel management: performance evaluations, development plans, recruiting and hiring, and promotion of company policies, including diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Responsible for technical, financial, and quality performance to ensure timeliness and quality delivery of work; prepare yearly budgets and monthly revenue forecasts; manage monthly revenue and margins; ensure financial requirements are attained for each project; generate, review, and approve monthly project cost reports to manage cash flow and over/under billings.
• Travel between project sites as required; occasional travel may be required.
• Perform required job duties in an office environment and on construction sites, including various weather conditions.

Physical Demands

• Walk terrain and surfaces that may be far, uneven, or temporary.
• Regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, squat, or reach.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Contact

Please reach out to Kelly Cocca Baker at (281) 714‑6883 for any questions related to this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Centennial Contractors Enterprises Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, on the basis of traits historically associated with race (including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), or any other status protected by the law.

E‑Verify

This employer participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E‑Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.