Construction Project Manager III

Construction Project Manager III

DPP is seeking a Construction Project Manager III for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace industry.

Work location:

Fully onsite Merritt Island, FL Duration: 6 months

Terms:

W2 contract

Work Authorization: U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Position summary:

• Manage construction projects, including planning, execution, and completion, while maintaining budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
• This role requires strong communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• This role operates with moderate guidance from senior project management staff on complex or high-risk decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Planning, management direction, project completion, client satisfaction, and financial outcome of assigned construction projects.
• Providing field oversight and assistance, and creating a customized schedule.
• Supporting the negotiation of contracts with General Contractors and subcontractors.
• Development and management of all project documentation.
• Review compliance with state and government regulations and ensure project or site location follows all guidelines.
• Managing multiple projects while being innovative and creative in challenging situations.
• Interface with Construction Project Managers and Resident Engineers on all facets of assigned projects to ensure project satisfaction.
• Responsible for meeting construction management budget and recommending subsequent budget revisions where necessary.
• Supporting the development of short and long term schedule, phasing, and sequencing strategies.
• Implements Safety, Quality, and Ethical Standards in accordance with official Company policies.
• Reinforces the compliance of field safety regulations by all field personnel.
• Performs site visits and monitors progress of construction activities on a regular basis, and holds regular status meetings with all sub-teams.
• Ensure construction activities move according to pre-determined schedule(s).
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, required documentation, and presentations; analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Working with assigned Superintendents to proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plan.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Reviews and processes invoices and supports the billing process.
• Represent the Company in project meetings, client meetings, etc.
• Build and grow business relationships vital to the success of the project.
• Maintains strict adherence to Company policies and procedures.
• Initiating, planning, completing, monitoring, and closing construction projects throughout their life cycles, to include:
• Developing project plans, budgets, and schedules
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Eliciting and documenting stakeholder requirements
• Identifying project dependencies, risks, and schedule impacts
• Reporting project progress (status, risks, opportunities, roadblocks, and KPIs)
• Assisting in contract negotiations
• Monitoring contractor progress via frequent site visits
• Reviewing and approving invoices and payment applications
• Evaluating and processing change requests and change orders
• Assisting in resolution of payment or performance disputes
• Solve daily project issues.
• Values and incorporates contributions of people from diverse backgrounds.
• Winning attitude that motivates people, and a results orientation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of On-Site Project Management, Project Coordination, Facilities Management, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, Visio).
• Ability to walk around construction sites, climb multiple flights of stairs, work in adverse weather conditions, and stand for prolonged periods.
• Experience with Project Management Tools such as MS Project, P6 Primavera, PMWeb, Smartsheet, or similar.
• Skills for hands-on problem solving, with a passion for spacecraft systems.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Self-starter, strong…