Senior Project Manager, Data Centers

Suffolk is an end-to-end business that provides value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging its core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment and innovation research/development. Suffolk – America's Contractor – is a national company with more than $5.0 billion in annual revenue, 2,600 employees, and main offices in Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. Suffolk manages some of the most complex, sophisticated projects in the country, serving clients in every major industry sector, including healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, transportation/aviation, government, mission critical and commercial. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR's list of "Top CM-at-Risk Contractors." For more information, visit and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for all project administration including all contractual requirements, agreements with trade partners, purchase orders, and risk management. This individual also manages general work performance and quality, and overall team progress against the project plan. Coordinate the use of Oracle with Expedition to readily identify exposures Require the project team to track costs of field directives and back charges for forecasting purposes Create detailed analysis of line-item exposures, particularly unit price contracts Change Order Management: Require the project team to fully utilize Expedition to track all Proposed Change Order (PCO) items including in-scope and out-of-scope Require the project team to produce a monthly Owner Change Order (OCO) to prevent aging of PCO issues which further allows for timely closure of Changes with Subcontractors Track the status of all Contract Allowances in Expedition and submits Change Order Requests (COR) when an over-run is likely Require the project team to track all field directives and back charges in Expedition for timely processing on a monthly basis, i.e. composite clean-up, hoisting time, etc. Project Close Out: Establish an effective Close-out Plan early in the project which includes the early collection, review, and packaging of Contract close-out documents Require the team to utilize the Work list System to organize and manage the completion of phases of the work Utilize the Completion-Compliance-Quality Form (CCQ) process for close-out Require the project team to have the completed pay requisitions approved by the Owner no later than the 1st of each month Establish a regimented process for the collection of payments no later than 30 days and subsequent efficient system for the payment to Subcontractors Review the Hold Reports before payment is due to allow for timely handling of deficiency issues and payment to Subcontractors/Vendors Cash Management: Consistently manage the cash flow of the Project to maintain a fiscally responsible position for SCCI Produce an effective Schedule of Values which supports a strong cash flow position Review each Subcontractors initial Schedule of Values to prevent overpayment Produce and update the cash model for the Owner to prevent surprises Produce an accurate percent complete projection to support the SCCI financial management process Meeting Management: Establishes a meeting regiment for the Project Team which provides for effective communication and problem solving Follow the SOP for focused meetings such as PM/PE, OAC's, subcontractor meetings, coordination meetings, Precon Sessions, etc. Manage all meetings by agenda and work to time limits Contract Logs: Require the Project Team to assemble and maintain the Project Logs (Cash Management, Change Management, Noncompliance, Buy-Schedule, Contracts, Procurement, Submittals, RFI's, Safety, Hold Reports, Construction Schedule, Work lists) and periodically review for accuracy Subcontractor Relationships: Establish a "Firm but Fair" approach to building relationships with Subcontractors Promote an environment of organization and professionalism with Subcontractors Address issues immediately with a non-performing Subcontractor to protect SCCI from resulting delay and potential impact Work with the Project Team, including Superintendents and Estimators, to consistently produce clear, thorough, and accurate Scopes of Work based on drilled down review of documents Organize and administer a well-planned purchasing process to prevent the "Just in time" purchase of materials Schedule Management: Provide leadership with the Superintendent to produce a clear, thorough, and accurate baseline Contract Schedule which rarely requires changes to the original logic Track events, impacts, and changes in the schedule to allow for the management and prevention of delays Lead the Project Team to focus on critical path matters to prevent non-excusable delays Manage and distribute organized and efficient Monthly Updating Process in accordance with the SCCI SOP Provide the Owner with written monthly updates of the Contract Schedule in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Risk Management: Complete the buy-out process in a manner which permits the timely flow of work, prevents budget issues, contract executions, bonds, insurance, etc. Write timely notices to Owner and Subcontractors Take immediate action when a non-performing Subcontractor is likely to cause impact to the Project Teaches a risk management regiment to others on the project team Bachelor's degree in applicable discipline and a minimum of 10 years of experience relative to project size and scope Excellent business judgment demonstrated by consistently achieving profitability objectives and strong project close-outs with client and subcontractor relationships in good standing Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail evidenced by a strong command of all applicable contract and legal provisions Ability to consistently analyze and execute financial trade-offs which frequently involve dealing with incomplete data and ambiguity Ability to constantly multi-task and handle competing priorities between Suffolk business needs, organizational issues, and sound customer relations The ability to manage and embrace change. Able to quickly study and react to complex issues perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking. Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.