Sr. Project Manager

Herman and Kittle Properties, Inc.

Location: Indianapolis, IN or Remote Based (If outside of Indy surrounding area)

• Region/Territory: Eastern Seabord – Marlyand to Georgia (includes parts of Alabama & the Carolinas)

Salary Range: 100K – 105K

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible and accountable for the cost, schedule and quality of the construction projects assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct supervision of Superintendent(s) on assigned projects
• Make regularly scheduled site visits each month or bi-monthly as required to monitor project schedule, safety and tidiness
• Review and approve all project invoicing
• Work with project team to establish the detailed schedule, budget and safety plan for each new project
• Work with Purchasing to buyout out each new project with all required trades according to company policies and procedures
• Seek out and validate unit costs for each project and gather early, upfront regional costs when entering new markets
• Carefully and meticulously redline construction drawings at the 80% stage to ensure design meets HKP, QAP and Green standards and outlying issues are identified up front in the process
• Work with EVP of Construction/ Construction Administrators preparing final contracts and purchase orders for trade contractors
• Secure all state and local building permits required for each project
• Approve all invoices and applications for payment for assigned projects monthly
• Approve release of retainage for all trade contractors
• Meet weekly or bi-weekly with EVP of Construction to provide project updates and reporting – prepare agenda in advance of high level topics you are reporting on
• Coordinate transition of new projects between construction and management staff
• Monitor and provide monthly updates of cost, quality, safety and schedule of projects assigned
• Work with all local dry and wet utility companies to obtain design and coordinate installation time line relative to each project
• Perform 11 month warranty walk with Property Management
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent
• 5 years of experience
• A combination of education and experience is acceptable
• Language Skills – Ability to read, write, interpret and analyze business publications, technical procedures and government regulations. Ability to write and interpret reports, correspondence and manuals. Ability to effectively present to groups of people including employees, vendors and the general public.
• Math Skills – Ability to calculate discounts, interest, bonuses, proportions, percentages, and to apply concepts of algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning Skills – Ability to define issues, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in various forms and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Computer Skills – Intermediate experience with MS Office and MS Project.
• Other Skills – Ability to read, understand and discuss building codes, construction practices and construction documents; Knowledge of local building codes; ability to mentor, train and develop others.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Annually attend First Aid training and OSHA 10 hour classes.
• Ongoing professional development.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Rarely must stand, walk, use hands to finger/handle/feel, reach with hands/arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bed or lift up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally must sit.
• Regularly must talk and hear.
• Close and distance vision are required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Normally works in an environment with moderate noise.
• Rarely must work near moving mechanical parts, in high/precarious places and in outdoor weather conditions.