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Sodexo has two openings for a Senior Manager, Construction Management, to join our team.

The successful candidates should reside in the West/Mid-West or Southeast regions of the U.S.

This is a remote position with significant travel, up to 50% during peak seasons.

The Senior Construction Project Manager has broad experience managing large to small projects, often complex, in terms of delivery. This professional is highly skilled at managing client relationships. This role manages a portfolio of projects within their area of responsibility. This will include actual execution of the project and will also involve pre-construction planning with stakeholders, designers, consultants, clients and other project team members. He or she will develop assignments, timetables and responsibilities for team members for the duration of the project. Organizes and directs construction personnel and ensures that materials and equipment resources are delivered on time. Interacts with planning commissions and governing bodies. Coordinates costing estimation, contract negotiation and remodeling activities. Adapts plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges.

• Acts as the primary project leader for execution teams on assigned projects.
• Develop project schedules and executes according to plan for assigned projects.
• Communicates positive and realistic expectations to the project team and client.
• Holds self and others accountable for meeting key project metrics.
• Evaluates the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field directives and / or scheduling changes. Actively pursues additional work through change orders. Performs associated cost estimates, prepares proposals and negotiates final settlement price and customer acceptance.
• Maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow.
• Reviews, interprets and acts within contract Terms and Conditions.
• Analyzes financial reporting systems and project schedules to pro-actively address potential problems.
• Effectively communicates project progress, issues and financial status to management as required.
• Manages risks and establishes project recovery plans when required. Resolves disputes with minimal need for escalation.
• Negotiates, prepares and issues subcontracts.
• Ensures project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements and ADP standards.
• Oversees project construction for compliance with specifications, local codes and installation techniques.
• Manages the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned.
• Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with consultants, prime contractors and subcontractors.
• Attends and leads job progress meetings as required.
• Ensure subcontractors understand expectations of the project.
• Coordinates with his or her director for allocation of resources needed to meet project objectives.
• Ensures any engineering and commissioning performed by the field team is in accordance with established standards.
• Develops cost estimates and sub-contractor scope documents and solicitations for bids.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• General Contractor or other licensure/credentialing is a plus
• Construction/project management experience with new construction, renovations, infrastructure renewals.
• Construction experience in food service, healthcare and university environments is a plus.
• Experience with OSHPD is a plus.
• Construction/project management working in projects that are adjacent to concurrent operations is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of direct project management experience in the Building Construction Industry
• Experience coordinating project activities between contractors, stakeholders, consultants and associated project teams and groups is a must.
• Experience in dealing with a large and diverse number of challenges, requiring knowledge of many different disciplines.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Must have the ability to communicate technical material to a non-
• technical audience.
• Proficient in Project Management software, and financial accounting systems.
• Advanced working knowledge of project scheduling and documentation techniques and processes.
• Strong capabilities in MS Office (excel, word, power point, Adobe Writer, Visio and basic Windows environment).
• Ability to effectively communicate up and down the spectrum.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement