Senior Project Manager - Education/Buildings (US Virgin Islands)

Jacobs Engineering Group - Houston, TX

Full-time - Senior

Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

This position is for a Senior Project Manager to oversee a multi-billion-dollar disaster recovery program in the US Virgin Islands, specifically focusing on the reconstruction of educational institutions impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The role involves managing project teams, ensuring project delivery from conception to completion, and addressing complex project challenges while collaborating with local communities and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall project delivery (cost, schedule, quality, information, contracts) on multiple project assignments
• Manage project development from programming through completion in accordance with program objectives
• Oversee the PM with managing and administering contract agreements for project consultants, contractors and vendors
• Develop bid packaging strategy, together with Project Managers and Sector Lead
• Provide support to PM in managing pre-bid and post-bid meetings, production of boilerplate construction contract and expedites client execution of that contract
• Assist Program Director, Sector Lead and PM in managing all budgets, schedules, scope development, design and construction contracts, documents, procedures and controls for assigned projects
• Assist Project Managers and Project Engineers (as applicable) with inputs and maintenance of cost information using the cost management system developed for the Program
• Oversee the PM in the design review and cost estimate review processes in conjunction with DM feedback and support
• Support the PM in the reviews and approval of A/E invoices and contractor pay applications and change orders
• Oversee the PM in attending meetings or assigning staff to cover weekly job progress meetings; ensure timely issuance of meeting minutes during design and construction by A/E team and contractor respectively
• Oversee the project delivery team for overall relationship with client campus administrative leadership to ensure collaboration, minimal educational disruption, cooperation and communication in occupied school sites
• Support PM in managing the permitting process to confirm A/E submission for AHJ compliance and the finalization of the Certificate of Occupancy from the AHJ
• Oversee the PM in managing other non-school specific functions (commissioning, soil investigations, etc.)
• Coordinate information requested by auditor
• Conduct weekly project update meetings with assigned Project Managers (PM)
• Oversee procurement and bid recommendation process
• Review and approve all A/E contract amendments. Provide direct oversight on the final A/E amendment for project closeout
• Attend and report to client during the weekly owner meetings
• Assist the Sector Lead in the writing of policies and procedures
• Serve as the liaison between Program Director, Sector Lead, and subordinates
• Oversee the Project Managers in managing the Risk Mitigation Plan / Safety Management Plan / Project Execution Plans / Relationship Plans
• Oversee the Project Managers in managing the interface between project delivery and funding
• Review Key Performance Indicators / Site Visit Reports submitted by PMs
• Responsible for reviewing and preparing reports to the client
• Responsible for issuing Performance Improvement Plans and documenting employee performance
• Responsible for the successful execution of all other tasks necessary to support the Program.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or Architecture
• 15+ years of experience as a Project Manager in an Engineering, Environmental or Construction organization with increasing responsibility
• Experience managing projects of $120 million
• Advanced working knowledge of contract management, pre-design, pre-construction, renovations, demolition, and new construction building systems/components and technology
• Experience with various disciplines, trades and systems related with an emphasis on full project delivery
• OSHA 30 Certification
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate complex project information to varied audiences
• Clear and analytical approach to problem solving and decision making
• Strong people leadership skills along with building and maintaining client relationships
• Willing and able to relocate to the US Virgin Islands of St. Croix or St. Thomas - relocation will be offered.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance to the US Virgin Islands