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City: Detroit
State: Michigan
Job Title: Lead Project Manager (Level 4)
SUMMARY: The Lead Project Manager is responsible for assisting in project oversight and the development of other project managers. A Project Manager at this senior level has demonstrated the ability to deliver our services on the most complex properties, has been at least exposed to all our services (breadth) and is an accomplished resource in most of them (depth). They have demonstrated advanced technical knowledge and may be trained on all protocols. Beyond technical excellence, the Lead Project Manager is an excellent problem-solver who thinks ‘big picture’ and above & beyond the day-to-day and the short-term assessment and report. The Lead Project Manager participates in developing new services, or new technologies, by working with Program Managers, Sales and the Department Director on an independent basis to reach goals set for the new services or technology.
It is expected that the Lead Project Manager will work toward obtaining a level 5 designation through continued development of client interaction skills and involvement in the development of new programs and services. Tasks will be assigned toward this goal and progress measured and discussed on a monthly basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other job-related duties may be assigned in conformance with state and federal regulations.
Core functions:
- Supporting the Program Manager and Senior Project Manager in daily activities as it relates to the successful management of programs and project managers, specific to leading teams, training, and development of project managers.
- Client facing, must be able to represent BV at pre-bid meetings, short list interviews and project kick-off meetings.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects across multiple programs.
- General understanding of the fiscal processes related to the project and to Asset Management and General familiarity with all Asset Management services.
- Coach and Mentor Individual PM's and capable of performing reviews when required.
- Commonly acts as a field lead on larger projects/programs.
- Motivated to improve the status quo and consistently contributes to process improvements.
- Conduct on-site inspections and building condition assessments. Conducts a Walk-through Survey of the accessible and visible major building systems (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing), structure and foundations, representative interiors, common areas, exterior walls, windows, flat roofs, low-sloped roofs, and pavement. Provides photographic documentation of site and building features and documents observations.
- Enter site information into capital planning databases.
- Observes Property’s mechanical systems, components, equipment, and conditions, for the purpose of identifying system type, condition, expected remaining useful life and significant Physical Deficiencies.
- Approximates areas/measurements and quantities to adequately justify estimated costs to replace or remedy Physical Deficiencies and to estimate Replacement Reserve Expenditures.
- Conducts interviews with the owner (or their on-site representative), tenants, service providers, local government agencies, and other individuals knowledgeable about the subject property and its systems.
- Reviews repair/improvement costs incurred by tenants/ownership along with the following documents (if available): certificate(s) of occupancy, maintenance reports and logs, elevator safety inspection reports, Building and Fire Department inspection reports, and warranty information.
- Reviews pertinent property records as furnished by Client and/or property contact. In general, documented information will consist primarily of project contact supplied leasing literature, receipts from repairs and/or improvements, pending proposals, current improvement projects, available relevant Construction drawings, etc. There may also be previously prepared building facility condition reports, ADA surveys, capital plans, etc.
- Prepares written reports that accurately describe findings through use of computer, iPad, and other electronic devices and software programs.
- Meets or exceeds performance objectives for productivity and report quality.
- Maintains project-by-project communication on programs with Program managers and report reviewers and keeps them informed of any actual or potential problems including continuing updates of when reports will be e-mailed/shipped to production.
- Due to the possession of special skills or experience, may be assigned to perform various types of services such as, but not limited to facility condition assessments, structural, mechanical, civil, or environmental surveys; pre-construction document reviews; construction monitoring; desk reviews; report reviews; or document review. This position may also be assigned to provide training programs.
- See specific Project Manager level guidelines for information on each PM level. The parameters of these levels are to be used as general guidelines. In addition to these guidelines, level changes are also dependent on the business needs.
In addition, you will:
- Enhance professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
- Demonstrate interest in continuing education, licensure, and/or certifications commensurate with specialties.
- Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying new and existing legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on necessary action.
- Protect operations by keeping company information confidential.
- Deliver outstanding customer service through timely response and proactive solutions to client’s needs.
- Demonstrate BV’s guiding principles in support of the company's strategic goals.
- Follow all documented policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions applicable to the position and support of BV's quality standards and strategic initiatives.
- Maintain safe and clean work area by complying with all procedures, rules, and regulations.
- May be required to work overtime.
- Possess the ability to use and skillfully operate a computer is essential to this position.
- Possess the ability to use and skillfully operate an electronic tablet efficiently in the field for live data collection is essential to this position.
- Successfully work from remote location.
- Climb ladders (including vertical ladders up multiple stories) and/or steep attached stairs to a roof (for each building assessed, at least once per on-site assessment)
- Have the ability to travel, on average, approximately 50% of time to client sites across the U.S. via plane and driving as determined based on the project location. Common patterns of travel include one day on-site followed by one day at home. The time at home is spent writing reports that communicate the field findings. Overnight stays away from home may be required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervisory responsibilities are commensurate with individual experience and employer needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
:
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and/or Engineering or related field is preferred.
- Years of experience and certifications in lieu of degree will be given consideration.
- Candidates will have experience in one or more of the following: Facility Design, Building Construction, Assessments, and/or Maintenance Management.
- Minimum of 2 years of field experience on a variety of facilities; or proven work experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
:
- Bonus for this role, not Required. Registered Architect, Professional Engineer, Certified Energy Manager, BPI Building Analyst, HERS II Rater, HERS Building Performance Contractor, Multifamily GreenPoint Rater, and/or Certified Energy Engineering Professional preferred.
- Valid driver's license is required with no significant MVA points/violations (clean driving record).
Other Qualifications
:
- Personal credit sufficient to charge business travel expenses of up to $3,000 required.
- Must have a cell phone and supply your own internet service.
- Must be able to work from a remote location.
- Must be willing to fly and live near (or be willing to relocate to) a major metropolitan area with reasonable access to a major airport.
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications with a strong emphasis in MS Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills including ability to perform multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and ability to work independently.
- You can traverse, observe equipment, and record data and photos on safely accessible roofs and other high or open areas, which may require ladder and/or hatch access.
- You are comfortable and willing to work in densely equipped mechanical and electrical spaces requiring dedicated focus on safety protocol.
- Ability to travel, on average, approximately 50% time to client sites across the U.S. via plane and driving as determined based on the project location.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Walk (material part of an 8-hour workday, up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time).
- Stand (material part of an 8-hour workday, up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time).
- Sit
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to observe basement and grade-level crawl spaces, and/or to read equipment data plates when necessary (at least once for each building assessed)
- Climb Stairs (at least once for each building assessed)
- Climb various types of ladders to access flat roofs/hatch access (at least once for each building assessed)
- Balance
- Repetitive use of hands/fingers for keyboard interaction (frequently)
- Reach with hands and arms.
- Talking & Hearing
- Vision (close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus)
- Lift and or move (occasionally up to 40 pounds)
- Operate an electronic tablet in the field for live data collection (50 - 75% of workweek)
- Operate a computer (up to 100% of workweek)
- Operating a motor vehicle (50% of workweek)
- Travel by Plane, Motor Vehicle, Train (50% of workweek)
- On-Site visits can occur up to one continuous week at a time, or typically at least one or two days per week. As a general expectation, for 1/3 to 1/2 of the PM’s time, travel and on-site work is anticipated and expected.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Nothing
in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. EEO/AAE:
Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. M/F/V/D are encouraged to apply. Questions:
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