Senior Project Manager - Construction Management - Pacific Program Management

Company

Pacific Program Management (PPM) provides clients the leadership and management oversight of their work space strategy, space development, and space transitions for their people and business across the U.S. and Internationally.

PPM is a fast-growing, real estate project and program management firm that helps companies reimagine their workspace to enable the potential of people through a personalized, resourceful, and connected approach. Our people-centric ethos guides everything we do to create, implement, and operationalize customized workplace strategies to help clients achieve their business goals. Delivering an integrated solution through our three service lines of: Work Space Consulting, Capital Project Management, and Transition and Relocation Management, PPM gives clients the confidence to focus on what they do best.

People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in building savvy, diverse teams that thrive in fast-paced, collaborative, agile and fun environments. Every member of the team has an integral role to play and has a direct impact on our future success, as well as the success of our clients and partners. Diversity to PPM means having a team that represents our communities and the clients we serve. Our people have different backgrounds and histories, experiences and expertise, and perspectives and opinions. We are not one piece of fabric, but many different pieces of fabric seamlessly stitched together. Our teams embody our STIHL values of Service, Trust, Integrity, Honesty & Leadershipin our everyday actions, and our culture thrives on our balance of care with accountability. We are One PPM.

While we are committed to achieving success for our clients, we are also committed to our communities - and each other. With a company commitment to donate 1% of all revenue to non-profits serving communities where we work, our team regularly participates in philanthropic events and volunteerism. And in everything we do, we have fun! Because we recognize the mission of reimagining the potential of people starts with reimagining our own.

Key Company Info

• Founded in 2009 to provide value driven outcomes, and impeccable service to our Partners (Clients) and People in a personalized, resourceful and connected relationship
• Our diverse team of over 150 People allows for us to connect and build trust with a diversity of Clients and Communities
• Our Vision is to be the Partner of choice anywhere we can provide high quality outcomes and experiences with sustainable growth
• Our Mission is to continue to grow and help improve our people, partners and communities helping them define and guide them to greatness
• Our core PPM values are: Service, Trust, Integrity, Honesty, & Leadership.
• Our priorities and decision-making start with our People and Partners (Clients) followed by PPM Performance

We believe in building great teams that thrive in a collaborative and welcoming environment. Our approach is entrepreneurial and scalable, with the highest level of quality and professionalism. We balance care with accountability.

Job Summary

Directs construction project management planning and execution processes on new and ongoing projects to meet project design requirements, schedules, and organizational financial objectives. Provides overall strategic governance for projects by establishing standards, processes, and tools for effective project management throughout the project lifecycle. Uses comprehensive knowledge of construction processes and operations to set project productivity and quality targets. Monitors project milestones, change orders, and technical status reports. Manages strategic client relationships and establishes clear lines of communication. Responds to escalated project issues that may impede project delivery and coordinates solutions. Analyzes project metrics to identify weaknesses or problems and propose operational improvements and cost savings for future projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Areas of expertise require autonomy and independent discretion in the following areas:
• RFP development and overall project budgeting
• Pre-bid oversight and coordination
• Handling all design phases and documents
• Customer engagement for sales and fulfillment of requirements
• Coordination and supervision of all contractors
• Coordination with internal customers and subject matter authorities
• Oversight of physical construction activities
• Leading the commissioning process
• Hand-off of physical data center and project documents to operations

Essential Job Functions

• Management of project scope, schedule, and budget
• Drive all aspects of construction including pre-construction, design development, permitting and entitlements, competitive bid process, team selection, construction oversight, commissioning, and project closeout
• Cultivate ability to create cases and bring projects from concept through internal project approval
• Enforce project quality controls and safety programs through an in-depth understanding of the partner contracts and design documents
• Lead the client safety program and provide weekly site walk reports. Two (2) site walks are required per week to provide accurate safety metrics to the client safety department
• Translate job requirements to execution with minimal direction
• Collaborate with design team, contractors, operators, and clients
• Submit monthly project financial reporting including forecasting, cash-flow, etc.
• Review monthly contractor billing and perform job walks to substantiate progress
• Develop, lead, maintain, and assist with contract negotiation of new and existing vendors
• Handle input and delivery of work products from internal team members to ensure that new data center spaces stay in sync with the project requirements, customer requirements, all engineering standards, applicable codes, and specifications
• Develop, document, and drive lessons learned, process improvements, cost, and schedule savings initiatives throughout the project lifecycle process
• Work closely with the Operations to coordinate design criteria with budgetary issues and ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facilities
• Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs.
• Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.
• Has full authority for management of employees, including hire, coach, mentor and terminate if needed.
• Awareness of the importance of critical facility operation
• Additional duties as assigned from time to time by Management

Experience/Training/Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s in Construction Management, similar field, or equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience in leading construction projects of growing complexity required, 7+ years preferred
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience required
• Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management, required
• Data Center experience is strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Procore, Cx Alloy, and P6 is strongly preferred

Physical Requirements

• Some travel will be required (up to 50%) however may grow over time
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, sit, walk for extended periods
• Continuous ability to adapt to the physical needs of a construction site in all phases

EEOC

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. 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.