Experience: 10 + years
An Architectural Senior Project Manager with 10 years or more of experience is a highly experienced professional who oversees the management and successful execution of architectural projects. A Senior Project Manager has attained licensure. This level of PM may work on mid-size to large projects and will usually work on more than one project at a time. The projects are more complex in nature, and with a variety of construction types and occupancies. This PM will lead teams of various sizes and coordinate the work effort of the consultant team. The Senior PM may also be capable of working on projects without additional team members, completing all tasks, or capable of being both the PA and PM on a project. The Senior Project Manager should have a very strong understanding of Carrier Johnson management protocols.
Qualities
Project Management Expertise: A Senior Project Manager should have extensive knowledge and expertise in project management methodologies, tools, and techniques specific to the architectural field. They should possess strong organizational and planning skills to ensure projects are executed efficiently and effectively.
Leadership and Team Management: With significant experience, a Senior Project Manager should exhibit strong leadership skills. They should have the ability to lead and motivate project teams, assign tasks, manage resources, and foster a collaborative work environment. They should also be skilled at resolving conflicts and facilitating effective communication among team members.
Decision-Making and Problem-Solving: Senior Project Managers should have excellent decision-making abilities, particularly when faced with complex challenges. They should be able to analyze situations, identify solutions, and make informed decisions in the best interest of the project and the firm.
Communication and Stakeholder Management: Effective communication is crucial for a Senior Project Manager. They should have exceptional verbal and written communication skills to interact with clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders. They should be adept at managing stakeholder expectations and building strong relationships.
Budgeting and Financial Management: Senior Project Managers are responsible for managing project budgets and financial resources. They should possess strong financial management skills to ensure projects are delivered within budgetary constraints, monitor expenses, and make strategic decisions to optimize financial performance.
Risk Management: Senior Project Managers should have a keen understanding of risk management principles and practices. They should be proactive in identifying project risks, developing mitigation strategies, and implementing appropriate risk management measures to minimize potential issues or disruptions.
Construction Knowledge: With their extensive experience, Senior Project Managers should have a solid understanding of construction processes, materials, and techniques. They should be knowledgeable about building codes, regulations, and industry standards to ensure compliance and quality control during the construction phase.
Responsibilities
Project Planning and Execution: Senior Project Managers are responsible for developing comprehensive project plans, defining project scopes, establishing timelines, and allocating resources. They oversee the overall execution of projects to ensure they meet quality standards and client expectations.
Contract and Client Management: Senior Project Managers play a critical role in contract management and client relations. They negotiate and manage project contracts, ensuring that terms and conditions are favorable for the firm. They also maintain regular communication with clients, provide progress updates, address concerns, and manage client expectations.
Team Coordination: Senior Project Managers coordinate and manage project teams, including architects, engineers, designers, and consultants. They assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure effective collaboration and communication among team members to achieve project goals.
Quality Assurance: Senior Project Managers are responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of project deliverables. They implement quality control processes, review design documents, conduct inspections, and monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with design standards and specifications.
Change Management: Senior Project Managers handle change management processes, including scope changes, budget adjustments, and schedule modifications. They assess the impact of changes, communicate them to relevant stakeholders, and manage their implementation effectively.
Reporting and Documentation: Senior Project Managers prepare regular project status reports, including progress updates, financial reports, and risk assessments. They maintain comprehensive project documentation, including meeting minutes, contracts, and change orders, to ensure accurate record-keeping.
Client Satisfaction and Business Development: Senior Project Managers strive to achieve client satisfaction by delivering projects on time, within budget, and meeting quality expectations. They also contribute to business development efforts by maintaining positive client relationships, seeking new opportunities, and promoting the firm’s services.
Continuous Improvement: Senior Project Managers are committed to ongoing professional development and continuously improving their project management skills. They stay updated with industry trends, acquire proficiency in the most current software used in the industry, attend relevant training and seminars, and share best practices within the firm.
Carrier Johnson Benefits Summary
Health, Disability, Retirement and Other Benefits and Amenities
As a regular, full-time employee, you are eligible to participate in all of Carrier Johnson + Culture sponsored benefits, plans and activities. Carrier Johnson + Culture offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life insurance, 401(k) plan and flexible spending programs. Carrier Johnson + Culture is pleased to provide 100% coverage for employee medical, dental and vision plans for those who choose the HMO plan. If you choose to add additional dependents this will be at a reduced cost to you and deducted from your paycheck each pay period (pre-tax). The amount will vary depending on the plan you select. Carrier Johnson + Culture 401(k) plan does not include any matching. In addition to offering the 401(k) plan Carrier Johnson + Culture offers an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
Time-Off Benefits
You will accrue vacation at a rate of 3.33 hours for each pay period, (80 hours per year, or 2 weeks) for the first 4 years. 5.00 hours for each pay period begins accruing after 4 years (120 hours per year, or 3 weeks).
In addition to your vacation accrual, you will receive eight (8) paid holidays and you will receive forty eight (48) hours sick leave per year immediately upon hire.
At Carrier Johnson + Culture we offer two regular work schedules: 8 hours/5 days per week or a 9 hours Monday thru Thursday and a 4 hour Friday. Within these hours we offer a hybrid work model of in office and remote working.
Benefits Highlights
Rates and plans are subject to change on an annual basis
We are happy to share with you the benefit plans we have to offer. Contributory plan details are included as attachments to this letter, you will also find attached, an employee bi-weekly contribution schedule for your cost considerations.
A list of contributory plans that we offer are:
- Medical – No cost for employee only when they choose the HMO Plan (Employees outside the state of California have PPO option only available to them at no cost for employee only)
- HMO plan UHC Gold Signature Value 30-60/20%/$500 Deductible
- PPO plan UHC Gold Select Plus 25/500/20%
- Kaiser Gold 80 HMO 250/25
- United Health Dental PPO Plan
- United Health (Vision) Plan
- Flexible Spending plan for medical and/ or dependent care expenses
- $50 per month allowance for cell phone usage (to be expensed monthly thru accounting system)
- $50 per month allowance for internet usage (to be expensed monthly thru accounting system)
- $20 per month allowance for gym memberships (to be expensed monthly thru accounting system)
- Paid parking when requested
- 401(k) plan with before tax/after tax contribution options, available after 30 days of employment
- Auto Enrollment will begin after first 30 days of employment at rate of 6%
- Voluntary plans for Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-term disability, Long-term disability, Cancer, and accident through MetLife
- Legal Shield Legal plan
- Aflac Medical plan
- Additional Life Insurance plan increase up to 5x base salary (not to exceed $500,000) with employee Premium contribution.
- No additional compensation offered for opting out of the plans
A list of Carrier Johnson + Culture sponsored plans you will be enrolled in.
- Short-term Disability Insurance -thru Principal: Up to 60% of base weekly earnings (up to $2,308 per week). Benefits payable through 24 weeks of disability
- Long-term Disability Insurance – thru Principal: Up to 60% of base monthly earnings (up to $10,000 per month for all active full-time employees.) Benefit begins after 180 days of disability. Benefits payable for 24 months.
- Accidental Death Insurance thru Principal: Amount equal to your Basic Life Insurance.
- 50K Life Insurance plus one times base salary up to a Maximum Life Benefit of $250,000
- Employee Assistance Program
- Travel Assistance Program
- Chiropractic Care Available for Employee only. Includes up to 20 annual visits to In-network providers with $15 co-pay each visit.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Vesting in the ESOP commences at 20% per year following two years of employment
- The first year of employment must exceed 1000 hours prior to September 1st of that year. The Plan is managed by The Newport Group
- Less Than 2 Years of Employment – Vesting 0%
- 2 Years of Employment – Vesting at 20%
- 3 Years of Employment – Vesting at 40%
- 4 Years of Employment – Vesting at 60%
- 5 Years of Employment – Vesting at 80%
- 6 Years of Employment – Vesting at 100%