Senior Project Manager

Company: Manhattan Construction
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 23, 2025

Job Description:

Senior Project Manager

Why Manhattan?Manhattan Construction Company is a family of builderscommitted to developing teams who do the right thing for our projects, ourclients, and each other. Every year, we celebrate team members who have beenwith the company for 10, 20, 30, and even 40-plus years. What is it aboutManhattan that makes people stick around for decades?We offer large company benefits and professionaldevelopment opportunities with the care and concern of a family-owned business.At Manhattan, you get:

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• A positive, friendly, and team-oriented workplace with caring leadership.
• Professional development and leadership programs.
• To work on exciting projects for your community.
• Security and stability working for a financially strong company.
• More opportunities to grow your career through our multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies.Check out the details in our Career Development Booklet onour website: www.manhattanconstructioncareers.comIf Manhattan sounds like the place for you, share yourresume with us!POSITION SUMMARY:The Senior Project Manager manages the overallproject direction, completion and financial outcome for assigned projects.Responsible for directing and mentoring on-site staff. The position requiresbusiness management acumen and must demonstrate strong leadership,organizational and time management skills, as well as strong communication andclient service skills.MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Leads implementation of Operation Zero and all Manhattan safety policies
  • All qualities/responsibilities of a Project Manager 4, plus:
  • Leads Strategy Conflict Resolution Process with Owners with PD Guidance
  • Serve as Lead Owner/Client Interface
  • Serve as Client - Project Executive Point of Contact
  • Co-Lead Pursuit Strategy with Marketing/Business Development Assistance
  • Oversight of Change Management Process
  • Develops Project Staffing Plan
  • Oversees successful development and implementation of Project Execution Plan
  • Able to Manage Large, Complex, and/or Multiple Jobs
  • Review & Approve Project Execution Plan
  • Assists in negotiating and finalizing Owner Contract Agreements Other duties as assigned
  • Responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibiting attributes matching the Way We Work.
  • Other duties as assignedJOB SKILLS & ABILITIES GUIDELINES:
    • Has completed OSHA 30-Hour Safety Certification and First Aid & CPR Training and Certification.
    • Effective Communicator
    • Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products
    • Proven experience in Manhattan document control and schedule software
    • Thorough understanding of the industry
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Good math/accounting skills
    • Strong management skills
    • Functions effectively as part of a team
    • Ability to develop or maintain relationships with clients
    • Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
    • Dependability
    • Excellent time management and organizational skills
    • Strong decision-making/problem-solving skills
    • Comfortable public speaking skills
    • Thorough understanding of contracts and risk managementMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
      • Bachelor's Degree- Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent. May substitute required education degree with related experience on a one-to-one basis
      • 15 years of industry experience
      • Proven ability to manage multiple projects in excess of $75 millionWORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS:
        • You must be adaptable to all types of weather conditions and traverse and inspect all areas of a construction job site, including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
        • Ability to physically stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.
        • Ability to repeat the same movements.
        • Ability to communicate effectively to participate fully in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
        • Ability to compose, send, and reply to emails and written correspondence.
        • Must be able to lift, pull, or move up to 50 pounds at a time.
        • Travel may be required occasionally, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver's License).
        • Exposure to characteristic construction site hazards.About ManhattanFounded in 1896, Manhattan is a top-ranked nationalconstruction services firm that provides preconstruction, constructionmanagement, program management, general building, and design-build services.Manhattan's award-winning portfolio includes mission-critical, sports,healthcare, government, education, laboratory, aviation, transportation,convention, casino, and hospitality facilities. Manhattan is a:
          • 20-time Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC)
          • ABC 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Top Performing Contractor
          • Ten-time STEP Diamond Safety Award Winner
          • 2017, 2021, and 2022 National Safety Pinnacle Award winner
          • 2023 Great Company To Work For (Oklahoma Magazine)Under the fifth generation of Rooney family ownership andheadquartered in Oklahoma, Manhattan focuses on building trust and buildingexcellence. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to ethicalconduct, safety, and making fiscally sound business decisions to support ourclients' long-term goals, team members, and project partners. For the samereasons we have so many tenured team members, we also have been fortunate towork with many clients for decades, some for over half a century.Attention All Third-Party Agencies, Headhunters, andRecruiters
            Manhattan Construction will not accept candidate submission by unsolicitedthird parties through this site or any company email address. All unsolicitedcandidates presented to Manhattan Construction will be considered the propertyof Manhattan Construction. Manhattan Construction will not be responsiblefor any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractualrelationship be formed by the submission. Manhattan Construction will not beobligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said thirdparties submitting candidates in this manner. Manhattan Construction only formscontracts with recruiters with whom we have an established businessrelationship and with whom we have in place a signed agreement. All contactwith Manhattan Construction from third parties must be through our HumanResources Recruiting department. Outside recruiters are asked not to contactour hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of the ManhattanConstruction Human Resources Recruiting Department by a third party will cancelany future business relationships between the third party and ManhattanConstruction.Required
            Preferred

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