CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER - TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - COMMERCE, TX
Position Title: Construction Project Manager
SSC Services for Education is known for our expertise, commitment, and value; and we at SSC truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. By utilizing our associates’ knowledge and experience alongside SSC’s extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors.
SSC Services for Education is a Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. As a member of Compass Group, North America, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way. As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can-do attitude. The opportunity for greatness is real at SSC and throughout the Compass world.
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.
Job Summary
Manages construction project team members. Provides world class customer service and management of building construction and renovation projects. Responsible for timely completion and financial outcome of construction projects in a team environment that includes the Owner, design professionals (architects/engineers), general contractors, sub-contractors, Owner’s departmental personnel, project inspectors and other team members. Ensures owner satisfaction and overall success of assigned projects.
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for supervision and management of team members. Manages construction programs and provides oversight of team projects to ensure compliance with Owners’ budget, schedule and quality requirements. Performs constructability reviews of plans and specifications for accuracy, completeness and adherence to applicable standards, codes, policies, and procedures prior to bid. Routinely monitors team projects to ensure contract construction work aligns with contract documents, safety, budget, schedule and quality requirements. Mentors and provides guidance to team members.
- Assists management with hiring processes and new team member training. Provides effective management of team members. Develops team members to be top-notch performers.
- Acts as a team member mentor, including communicating team goals and identifying areas for new training or skill checks.
- Develops strategies to promote team member adherence to company regulations and performance goals. Conducts team meetings to update members on standard processes and continuing expectations.
- Ensures proper documentation is maintained for projects managed directly and for all projects managed by team members. Takes a pro-active role ensuring all KPI-required documents are loaded into e-Builder at the appropriate status for projects managed by the Team Lead and team members.
- Ensures Federal, State, and local laws and codes concerning health, safety, accessibility, and the environment are strictly adhered to in the programming, design, and construction of facilities projects.
- Commits to continuously improving the quality and value of service provided to customers. Strives to exceed customer expectations by ensuring all communication to customers is responsive, respectful.
- Assists team members and others as necessary to resolve customer service issues.
- Manages internal and external customers, contractors, professional service providers and project customers.
- Provides timely, comprehensive updates for weekly, quarterly and annual reports. Keeps upper management informed on team members’ project issues as needed. Provides timely invoice projections each month and other project related information as requested.
- Maintains familiarity with team members’ projects to field questions for upper management and to fill in for team members in their absence.
- Contributes to a safe work environment by quickly reporting accidents and unsafe working conditions. Uses proper personal protective equipment and follows safety procedures outlined in Safety Data Sheets. Participates in safety training.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- 5 years’ experience of managing large, complex enterprise projects, particularly those involving a medium to significant degree of change across the organization
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Travel as needed
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Associates at SSC are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
SSC maintains a drug-free workplace.
Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
