Senior Project Manager

Full Time
San Jose, CA 95128
Posted
Job description
Overview:

Brailsford & Dunlavey is seeking a dynamic Senior Project Manager who will oversee large K-12 implementation projects in San Jose, CA. This opportunity requires a candidate to work fully in office- 5 days a week.


Why work with us?

B&D inspires and empowers organizations across the country to maximize the value of investments that advance communities. Because of this, our employees embody many attributes. To put it in a few words B&D employees are ambitious, diverse, multidisciplinary, entrepreneurial, committed to excellence, and passionate about our client’s success.

At B&D, you can make an impact on the communities around you all while building your career at the same time. We strongly believe for you to invest your career in us, we must also invest in YOU. B&D provides 100% company-paid medical, prescription, and dental insurance premiums for employees and their children! Additionally, B&D offers growth opportunities, diversity and inclusion, mentorship programs, work/life balance plus a myriad of other benefits such a vision insurance, 401K, paid time off, employee assistance programs and much more! Does it get better than this? We don’t think so, and if you agree apply online with us today. We are excited to meet you!

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Position Purpose

The senior project manager leads a project team that will perform implementation activities for K-12 public schools, independent and charter schools. Deliverables for implementation assignments may include cost estimating, construction monitoring, constructability reviews, budget reconciliations, project documentation, public approvals and permitting, A&E selection management, schedule compliance, budget management, contract administration and quality control.
Responsibilities:
  • Supports Project Executive with the management of a portfolio of assignments at the highest levels of complexity serving as Client’s “trusted advisor” focused on achievement of project goals for schedule, budget and quality, and providing critical thinking and analyses to ensure quality client advice. Takes full-management responsibility for large-scale assignments of over $75MM in total project cost.
  • Directs or develops client deliverables, including written reports, presentations, budgets, schedules, program, etc. that are tailored to meet client’s desired outcomes and scope requirements.
  • Coordinates and directs the day-to-day activities of assigned project staff, both internal (B&D staff) and external (JV partners, sub-consultants, architects, and builders) to achieve project goals and objectives.
  • Participates in development, mentoring, and training of project staff under senior project manager’s direction; and provides input on annual performance reviews for those staff.
  • Directs or develops monthly client billings and ensures timely collection of receivables.
  • Participates in business development (farming) activities, including:
  • Serves as the client’s “trusted advisor” and focused on additional services/repeat projects;
  • Participates in strategic planning for respective operating group, attending farming meetings, developing proposal materials, and attending interviews; and/or
  • Presenting to students, industry groups or conferences, and developing thought-leadership materials all with an eye toward being viewed as a “visible expert” in respective industry market.
  • Under direction of Practice Leader and sphere leadership, participates in advancement of quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) and training programs for the sphere and firm-wide, targeted at consistent review and improvement of industry-specific methodologies and practices.
  • Serves as Group Leader or Co-Group Leader of an operating group in collaboration with Practice Leader and sphere leadership to provide the responsibilities listed above, in addition to coordinating staffing resources, brand awareness, human capital, communication, and market awareness within the operating group and sphere-wide, and managing a sustainable pipeline of project work and prospective farming opportunities that achieve agreed upon group and sphere financial goals.
  • Performs other duties as assigned with the effort and skills required to contribute to B&D’s continued growth.
Supervisory Responsibilities
The senior project manager will manage a team of project staff.
Qualifications:
  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, business, finance, urban planning, real estate management, or related field.
  • Minimum ten years full-time planning, pre-design and/or implementation, or related experience.
  • Valid drivers license for travel in the United States is required.
  • Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to apply technological solutions to planning or implementation assignments.
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple projects of significant scale.
  • Ability to be productive in a fast-paced, multi-dimensional work environment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent group facilitation and presentation skills.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
  • Strong understanding of real estate, finance and accounting principles.
  • Demonstrated commitment to client satisfaction and ethical business practices.
  • Proven adaptability, flexibility, and creativity.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive within a team structure.
  • Aptitude and desire for mentoring and training project staff.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, cultural, disability and ethical backgrounds and sensitivity to/knowledge and understanding of groups historically underrepresented.

The California base annual salary range for this role is currently $130,000-180,000. Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.


Brailsford & Dunlavey is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.


Brailsford & Dunlavey participates in E-Verify.

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