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Are you looking to join an organization that is growing, dynamic, offers a high-energy, collaborative environment where hard work is rewarded in a culture where colleagues become family? Check us out and FIND YOUR EXPERT!
J.S. Held is a global multi-disciplinary professional services/consulting firm with over 90 locations globally. We are committed to people- both our clients and employees. We are serious about the people we work with!
Job Description:
The Project Manager is a professional who manages multiple clients/projects through the construction processes they have contracted us to undertake. This includes Project Management, Owner’s Representation, forensic evaluation as well as constructability reviews, scheduling, estimating, project monitoring, etc. The Project Manager receives direction from and reports to the Senior Project Manager within the J.S. Held Construction Advisory services line.
Job Responsibilities:
Technical Expectations:
- Manage client budget. Prevent cost overruns, provide cost savings solutions.
- Schedule analysis – prevent schedule delays where possible and provide opportunities to
- improve on key target dates.
- Evaluate contracts – be knowledgeable of AIA standards and documents.
- Participate in client management activities such as regularly communicate and address
- problems directly, agree on strategy, goals and timelines while keeping the appropriate team
- members engaged and involved.
- Mentor consultants at JSH as they assist on the various projects they have been assigned.
- Travel both locally and throughout the US.
- The ability to prepare proposals, property condition assessments and other written evaluations is essential.
- Develop as a leader and begin to manage consultants and their work product.
Performance Expectations:
- Utilization of 85% allocated to billable client work, unless adjusted by your supervisor
- Establish a professional network
- Work independently with client
- Draft work product independently
CORE CHARACTERISTICS
- Communication: Effectively communicates at all organizational levels. Helps others succeed by consistently providing feedback to others in a constructive manner. Maintains confidentiality of clients and the firm.
- Market Awareness: Have a clear and proper understanding of the construction market. Be aware of what client needs are in that market and how JSH can fulfill those needs.
- Project Focus: Sees things through to completion, deals effectively with potential obstacles and exhibits the flexibility to adapt to whatever a situation calls for. Work is completed within designated timeframes. Takes proper action when time frames cannot be met to assure the work of others is not compromised. Uses non-billable time effectively.
- Professionalism: Has a positive attitude which motivates team members and clients. Displays a sense of pride, enthusiasm, optimism and deep dedication for work with both clients and colleagues. Is a self-motivator, willing to take on new challenges. Takes responsibility for increasing his/her own skills.
- Leadership Skills: Has the ability to not only understand and utilize innate talents, but to also effectively leverage the natural strengths of the team to accomplish the mission. Treats others openly, with respect and recognizes their value.
- Self Starter: The ability to operate with minimal oversight while communicating upstream and downstream as appropriate.
Attributes & Background:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with accumulated technical experience or 1-7 years of equal
experience in related fields such as design, facility planning and other construction management
related fields.
- AIC “Associate Constructor” certification (or equivalent)
- AIC “Constructor” Certification (or working towards within 2 years) or equivalent
- In depth knowledge of
- Project delivery types
- Pre-construction
- Design process
- Contracts - AIA, AGC etc
- Legal aspects of maintaining projects
- Documentation requirements
- Project Cost Accounting and control
- Close out requirements
- Estimating process (preconstruction to forensic)
- Project budget management
- Change order process
- Scheduling techniques
- Labor applications
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
- Google products
- Microsoft Office
- NetSuite and Concur (training provided by J.S. Held)
- ADVANCED SOFTWARE: (preferred but not required)
- Estimating Software (Blue beam/Xactimate, Cost X)
- Project Management Software (Pro-Core/ Sage/ ProLog)
J.S. Held is dedicated to becoming the global leader in providing multi-disciplinary consulting services to the insurance, construction, and legal communities. We have diverse practice areas including Construction Advisory, Forensic Accounting & Economics, Forensic Architecture & Engineering, Surety, Environmental Health and Safety, Equipment, Toxicology, and Building and Property Consulting among other disciplines. J.S. Held is committed to recruiting and cultivating top industry talent to build a collaborative and diverse team of experts. We leverage this experience to provide local and cost-efficient solutions and an unrivaled client experience. We embrace diversity and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team and environment that promotes a professionally and personally enriching and supporting climate that allows all employees to thrive and succeed. We’re greater when we’re Equal!
Some of the Benefits We Have Include
J.S. Held not only cares about being the best in our industry, we care about our team. We’re a business that understands life can be fluid and so we flex to ensure we provide the environment to suit that.
- Our flexible work environment allows you to work remotely when needed
- Generous PTO policy
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k Match
- Commuter Benefits
EEO Statement
J.S. Held LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, J.S. Held LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
J.S. Held LLC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of J.S. Held LLC employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer.
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