Design Project Manager

Jacksonville, FL, United States

An experienced Design/Design-Build Project Manager will add critical bench strength at GMHILL to meet our growing backlog. Founded in 2004, G.M. Hill Engineering, Inc. (GMHILL) is a fast-growing woman-owned small business (WOSB) headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, and has offices in Alexandria, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, Tallahassee, FL, Panama City, FL, Beaufort, SC, Houston, TX and Thomasville, GA. GMHILL has nearly 20 years of experience providing clients with a wide range of engineering, architecture, and construction services. GMHILL’s team of professionals bring the experience and proven past performance to provide full-service building solutions that few WOSB firms can match. We have recent Prime experience in facility assessments and building inspections; developing and reviewing D/B RFP’s; planning; architecture; engineering; construction management; general construction; design-build for federal defense and civilian agencies; state and local governments . GMHILL’s varied A/E, construction management, and design-build experience and lessons learned, provides comprehensive designs, and delivers more complete solutions that result in lower risk and better value as proven by our CPARS, safety ratings, and repeat business. Current project loads throughout the GMHILL area of operations demands the expansion of field staff at all levels.

We are seeking candidates with at least 10 years of experience as a Design/Design-Build Project Manager with experience delivering on D/B SATOC/MATOC/MACCs for federal Defense and Civilian Departments.

Position Summary

A GMHILL Design/Design-Build Project Manager leads and motivates a multi-discipline team of architects, engineers, and constructors whose goal is to serve our clients and develop workable solutions to meet our client's needs. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, coordinating, monitoring, and administering the work to successfully complete the project in budget, on time, and in accordance with the company’s quality and safety standards. You will be expected to develop strong client relationships to facilitate successful, timely, profitable projects and repeat business. Design/Design-Build Project Managers are assigned several projects at a time, the number are determined by the size and scope of the project. Given your experience, you may participate in the selection, pursuit, schedule, and budget development for construction projects across a wide variety of vertical markets and performance contracting entities. Project types include design, design/build, design/bid/build, general construction, CM, CMaR and self-performing general trades work. From capture to closeout, all GMHILL Project Managers contribute to the successful placement of projects throughout the CONUS and beyond. This position will report to the Director of Design. Key Tasks Following is a general list of tasks falling into the areas of responsibility of the Design/Design-Build Project Manager . It attempts to present a comprehensive, but not complete, listing of assignments that may be undertaken.

• Communicate with client to obtain expectations, create service deliverables, and obtain client feedback throughout the course of the project.

• Interpret and explain plan intent, contract terms, and requirements to administrative and project staff, workers, and subcontractors.

• Determine project staffing requirements for design team, Superintendent, QAQC, and SSHO on Design-Build projects assigned. Coordinate GMHILL trade labor with home office to schedule and dispatch workers to construction sites.

• Solicit and review subcontractor scopes of work, prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.

• Assist Senior Cost Estimator in the bid process through the solicitation of trade contractors, development of general conditions estimates, self-performing trade takeoffs and schedule refinement.

• Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required, managing the project within the prescribed period of performance.

• Demonstrate capability and experience in managing and performing projects in a fast-paced environment as POC from design through closeout of the project.

• Prioritize, plan, organize, assign, direct, and oversee work on multiple concurrent projects integrating activities concerned with the design, construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.

• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with plan & spec, building and safety codes, and other regulations.

• Prepare weekly SITREPs to report safety, schedule, quality, progress, and client issues to the executive team.

• Communicate with on-going presentations and project meetings outlining project updates, changes, and status of milestones to client, staff, and team.

• Prepare budgets, proposals, contracts, and provide support during the negotiation of contract fees.

• Obtain all necessary licenses, permits and agency approvals to start the work.

• Evaluate job specifications and work with Superintendent to develop appropriate construction means and methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans

• Receive and review job cost reports and develop EAC reports and monthly invoices for approval, submission.

• Develop and implement project quality control programs.

• Plan, strategize and initiate action with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to overcome delays, bad weather, or emergencies and quickly resolve issues that adversely affect the project’s progress.

• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure proper procedures are being carried out.

• Support field personnel and advocate site safety.

• Support senior staff across all divisions and geographies as needed to ensure the success of the company.

• Other duties as assigned and required of the Project Manager to successfully deliver the project.

• Participate in the opportunity selection and pursuit process, assisting the marketing team with technical writing, schedule development, project planning required in technical pursuits and client interviews.

• May participate in proposals, presentations, and business development activities.

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Extensive knowledge of practical application of architecture and engineering science and technology as it applies to the design of buildings including architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, building sciences, sustainability, and plumbing systems.

• Knowledge of design techniques and tools involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and computer models.

• Knowledge of the rules and regulations that govern a particular market segment such as Federal Civilian, Military, State/Municipal, and/or PK-12/Higher Education work.

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

• Knowledge of project management tools including pert charts, and gantt charts.

• Self-starter, highly motivated, enthusiastic, able to provide design and construction rigor while operating within contractual scope, budget, and schedule requirements for project deliverables on multiple concurrent projects

• Customer Service – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to targeted customer base/market, building relationships, and acting as internal company advocate

• Team Orientation & Interpersonal – highly motivated, passionate, and creative team-player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization

• Communication – able to effectively and persuasively express self verbally and in writing, using correct language and grammar in a professional, diplomatic, and tactful manner

• Organization & Time Management – able to work independently with minimal supervision, planning, scheduling, and organizing professional schedule to complete actions within established deadlines, handling multiple priorities with strong attention to detail

• Leadership capability, interpersonal skills, and keen discernment with ability to train, develop, coach, and mentor others

• Commitment to quality, safety, and teamwork at all levels within the organization.

• Keen desire to excel within and for the benefit of the company.

• Must be able to read and interpret complex project blueprints/plans and specifications; to include site/civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings.

• Must be able to pass background check, drug screen and federal security clearance processes.

Supervisory responsibilities:

• This position may have supervisory responsibilities. If supervisory responsibilities exist, the individual must mentor subordinate staff, develop performance reviews, and establish goals.

Education, Training, Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

• Master’s degree preferred

• Minimum 10 years of experience in increasingly responsible positions. Minimum of 7 years demonstrated experience in Design/Design-Build Project Manager and demonstrated record of project success on work valued from $1M to $15M+

• Federal project and task order experience (Defense and/or Civilian Agency), preferred

• Professional Engineer license (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) required. PMP and LEED AP BD+C, certification a plus

• Proficient with industry standard software such as ProCore, MSOffice, Excel, Word, MS Project & Outlook. Timberline experience is highly desired.

• A valid driver’s license is required.

• OSHA 10, OSHA 30 certifications and ARC First Responder Course completion desired

• USACE Certified Quality Manager certification desired

• The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

The ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, talk and hear

The ability to frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel

The ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, squat, or reach

The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

The ability to walk terrain and surfaces that may be far, uneven, or temporary

• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the operational regions

• Strong commitment to safety and exceptional safety record

Other:

U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain basic security clearance required. Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

Disclaimer: This is not to be an exclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the person in this job. G.M. Hill Engineering, Inc. (GMHILL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GMHILL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, family responsibility, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran's status or any other legal protected status. The candidate selected must pass a thorough background check (including e-verify) and comply with GMHILL’s Drug and Alcohol policy adhering to pre-employment, random, post-accident and for cause testing.

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