Decima International

Decima International

Senior Construction Project Manager (On-site) - Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, Michigan, United States · Senior · Contract

No sponsorshipDetected 34 days ago
Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentProcurementContract ManagementMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringCommunicationMentoringOrganizational SkillsConstruction Management

About the role

  • Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East.
  • You will play an integral role in mentoring staff, forming long-term relationships with clients, and pursuing new work, including strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts.

Responsibilities

  • have an understanding and knowledge of engineering, design, procurement and contracting, safety, construction, and commissioning.
  • Manage assigned work from start to close out, covering all aspects related to work delivery in order to ensure that the work is conducted in a timely and effective manner.
  • Prepare RFPs and support the process of contractor selection and contract award.
  • Perform resource analyses to identify potential bottlenecks and resource strain
  • Facilitate, run, and chair project meetings (including OAC meetings) and maintain accurate meeting minutes and action items.
  • Review and validate project progress, contractor pay applications, and invoices.
  • Support business development efforts by contributing to strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts.
  • Versed in modern project management techniques within complex, multi-functional organizations; have an understanding and knowledge of engineering, design, procurement and contracting, safety, construction, and commissioning.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of construction and project management experience
  • Bachelor's degree in construction, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, project management, or related technical field
  • Experience in client-facing positions
  • Demonstrated ability to understand technical and complicated construction programs and the ability to communicate progress to both technical and management-level personnel
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate with any audience clearly and accurately
  • This is a client-facing role that requires strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, the ability to self-direct, client representation, and an emphasis on strong project management fundamentals.
  • Perform feasibility studies, site surveys, and liaise with designers, engineers, superintendents, and construction managers as required.
  • Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
  • Required qualifications:
  • An excellent understanding of construction, mechanical, and electrical systems
  • Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, contract management, project delivery methods, building systems/components, and technology
  • Experience in developing various types of reports, targeting different audiences
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
  • Preferred qualifications:
  • BSc. Degree in Construction Engineering

Nice to have

  • Master's in Construction Management
  • Degree in Construction Engineering
  • Earned Value Management experience
  • Active membership in PMI, CCMA, or a similar association
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification
  • Strong background in data center development and construction
  • Position: Senior Construction Project Manager

Compensation

  • based full-time hours
  • Current work permit required. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment (e.g., H-1B visa sponsorship or transfer not offered)
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft Office

Company info

  • Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in.
  • To accomplish this,

Equal opportunity

  • Decima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to the safety and well-being of all.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • This position does not offer sponsorship for employment (e.g., H-1B visa sponsorship or transfer not offered)

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