Senior PM/Portfolio Mgr - Metals Buffalo, NY - BlackRock Resources LLC

Senior Project Manager - Metals
Buffalo, NY (Amherst)
Interested?  Please send your Word or PDF format resume directly to Beth at bsprague@blackrockres.com

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As a Senior Project Manager (SPM) with Middough, you will serve as a client account manager and be the primary point of contact for the client and other outside consultants of the project(s). The SPM is fully responsible for the overall development and execution of a portfolio of projects (typically $1MM+ project fee), including project profitability, quality, safety, client satisfaction, controlling available resources, project scope, schedule, budget, and contractual requirements. The SPM possesses broad knowledge, understanding and experience with the standard engineering and construction models including A/E, EPCM, or Design Build. As an SPM, you will also provide leadership and organization to the project to instill confidence in the client regarding the project team's abilities. An SPM also maintains specific knowledge of planning and scheduling functions and a thorough understanding of contract administration, liability, and safety situations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support business and relationship development activities.
• Coordinate completion of defined work scope for a project between disciplines/locations involved.
• Assist in preparation of project execution strategy and reviews progress as drawings and specifications are developed and prior to issue for permit and construction.
• Manage project financials, pricing, and cash flow.
• Monitor changes in scope/schedule and secures Change Authorizations, as required.
• Develop reviews, and approves all project management documents including scope development, project costs and schedules, and internal/external communications.
• Develop proposals, project specification/scopes and negotiates final contracts.
• Monitor project costs and quality to ensure the profitability and technical performance of the project and develops innovative actions to correct variances to scope, budget and/or schedule.
• Exercise cost efficient and innovative approaches in the design to save construction costs and improve productivity.
• Anticipate, recognize, and identify key project issues/problems and establish objectives and priorities in solving them; determine solutions and direct their implementation.
• Collaborate with internal groups on safety and contract/liability topics.
• Prepare periodic reports for the client to track cost, schedule, and quality performance.
• Issue regular invoices for contracted work and services payment and follows up on past due invoices.

Education, Experience and Skills
The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Accredited Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline.
• MBA desired, but not required.
• 20+ years of project management experience in a consulting organization.
• 5+ years of managing a portfolio of projects > $1mm annual service revenue.
• 5+ years of successful business development experience.
• PE/PMP certification preferred.
• Experience managing complex metals indsutry projects (steel, aluminum, etc) projects in a consulting environment.
• Experience with and general knowledge of safety and contract/liability situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with both clients and all internal levels around professionalism, trust, integrity, and collaboration.
• Ability to multi-task and be highly organized for effective project planning and completion.
• Excellent attention to detail; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements
The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this position, the successful candidate will:

• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, use repeating motions that may include the wrists/hands/fingers and talk and hear.
• Frequently use up-close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Should not expect adverse environmental conditions within company offices.
• May be exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as climbing ladders and/or stairs, extreme heat and/or cold, and/or poor air quality) if or when on-site at a client facility. Noise levels may be moderate to high at various client sites, hearing protection may be required and/or provided. Safety protections to be provided by the client and/or company and are required to be used and followed.
• May require occasional car or air travel to other company locations or client sites.
• This position requires the candidate/employee to possess and maintain a valid driver's license in their state of residence.

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