SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER- NASHVILLE

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER -- NASHVILLE ABOUT VALLEY INTERIOR SYSTEMS Valley Interior Systems is a leading specialty construction partner founded in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1981. Built on the core values of leadership, partnership, craftsmanship, and integrity, weve grown to seven locations across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennesseenow managing the regions largest skilled labor workforce. Our portfolio of interior and exterior servicesincluding drywall, metal framing, acoustic ceilings, and claddingconsistently sets a superior standard of quality. Through every project, we strive to positively impact the future of construction, our people, and the communities we proudly call home. ABOUT THE ROLE Sr. Project Managers are responsible for the leading, planning and successful completion of projects, and the supervision and professional development of team members. Additional responsibilities include proposal development and serving as a liaison between customers and project teams. WHAT YOULL DO Supports fellow Project Managers in completion of goals, shares best practices, innovative solutions, and insights on competitor or supplier activities, communicates finances, reports project status, implements plans, in order to support the organizations mission and future success. Acts as company liaison to the owner, representatives or advisors and serves as first point of contact for addressing project-related questions, clarifying and resolving project design issues, changes in scope of work, quality concerns or project delays. Reports progress to customers and serves as intermediary between customer and General Contractor.Develops strong professional relationships with potential and current customers and contractors to establish long-term, ongoing relationships. Builds productive relationships within the team to minimize project obstacles or issues; proactively communicates project requirements and/or changes and works to resolve any conflicts.Works with manufacturers in the development of new products, enhancement of existing ones, provide feedback, and resolve quality or delivery issues. Networks within the region and industry to identify and create a contractor pool to meet the organizations needs and identify new business opportunities.Serves as a positive role model in all contacts to support and maintain the organizations reputation. Utilizes the Chief Operating Officer as resource for professional growth and development through coaching, mentoring, motivation, and communicates feedback from general contractors. Coaches, mentors, motivates, and supervises project team members, and influences them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. Teams with Estimators to prepare, review, validate, revise, and submit proposals for bid, ensuring professional presentations, accuracy of calculations and data provided, and confirmation that bid submittals meet the exact specifications required. Participates in pre-bid and progress meetings, providing input as needed and communicating outcomes to Estimators or management. Recognizes the business needs of the organization in balance with the specific project needs. Fully understands projects plans, specifications, and requirements, and assists contractors Superintendents in project planning, determining schedules and operational phases. Shares information and seeks to troubleshoot any issue in advance of effect on the project. Escalates situations creating potential delays, unexpected expenses, or risk assessment issues to management. Coordinates needs and resources for the project with the Assistant Project Manager and Superintendent, including procurement of materials and supplies, workflow, manpower requirements, scheduling, optimal utilization of equipment and time, or other matters relevant to each project. Monitors costs, reviewing cost analysis reports daily and communicating variances or budgetary concerns. Communicate updates on purchases and cost of completion to customer. Creates, submits, and follows up on change orders, obtains approvals, and ensures that information needed for change orders is current and accurate. Communicates changes and provides updated drawings to project Foreman or Superintendent and ensures that customer remains abreast of need for changes and associated costs. Provides directions, schedules, and updates to contractors, performs quality checks, creates punch lists, and monitors completion of project specifications. Reviews project financials, justifies expenses, controls cost, approves invoices, and otherwise assumes responsibility to ensure the project is completed within budget, on time, and per specifications. Acts as a resource for addressing accounts payable and accounts receivable related billing questions. Collaborate with the Chief Operation Officer to troubleshoot and resolve escalated financial discrepancies. Effectively communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion, continually monitoring and managing project progress while tracking project milestones and deliverables. Prepares and disseminates status reports and analyses as needed, identifies and troubleshoots problem areas, averts potential crises, mitigates risks, and devises contingency plans to ensure project completion and customer satisfaction. Conducts project hindsight meetings and creates recommendations report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.Drives and instills the corporate culture, on all assigned projects, to ensure alignment with the corporate culture, mission, vision, and values. Research economic development activities and offers to serve as a resource to contractors and existing customers in identifying needs that may result in future business opportunities. WHO YOU ARE Experience: Minimum 7 years of project manager experience, preferably in the construction industry. Education: Associates degree in Construction Management or related field; Bachelors degree preferred. Must have a valid Drivers License Demonstrated success working cross-functionally with departments and excellent ability to track and manage details. Ability to collaborate well with employees and business partners, influencing without direct authority, and build strong relationships across teams while placing high value on customers. Basic Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. BENEFITS AT VALLEY INTERIOR SYSTEMS (for eligible positions) Competitive Paid Time Off plan Bonus program Union and non-union benefit packages available This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. Valley Interior Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer who encourages diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, pregnancy, transgender status, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, military or protected veteran status, hair style/texture, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.