JOB TITLE
Senior Project Manager
LOCATION
Nashville, TN (must be located within 25 miles)
Business travel may be required
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Senior Management level position is responsible for overall project management of multiple medium to high-risk projects from project initiation (blue sky) through occupancy and closeout. Works with the Project Manager to lead and manage all aspects of the project including budget, schedule, design coordination, procurement, execution, and delivery while interfacing with project team members including external engineering and technical consultants. Lead the growth of AOA business in the Nashville/Tennessee market. Reports to AOA Executives as required.
CORE FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set strategic direction for projects.
- Leads office development and growth.
- Leads pre-construction/ design team and Owner to create initial project budget, schedule, and program requirements
- Leads and works with the following team members Project Manager(PM), Associate Project Manager (APM), and Project Coordinator (PC) to bid, solicit, and negotiate contracts on behalf of the owner with Architecture, General Contractor and Engineering firms.
- Works with PM/ APM/ PC to set up project controls including project reporting templates, budget, and schedule.
- Works with PM/ APM/ PC to oversee and review drafting/ defining scopes of work, estimates, schedules, budgets, Requests for Proposals (RFP), contracts, procurement planning, buyout, closeout, occupancy, and warranty.
- Review project-specific program book with PM/ APM/ PC.
- Works with PM/ APM/ PC to manage project commitments established by pro forma and client project requirements.
- Works with PM/ APM/ PC to resolve critical issues timely.
- Reviews and works with PM to prepare and present monthly project status reports to Project Executives and clients with accountability.
- Manages relationships with clients/operators/ consultants and is the primary representative for AOA.
- Interfaces with client senior executives for reporting and status updates.
- Reviews and makes recommendations to the PM on bid packages and develops, receives, and awards bids in conjunction with contract administration and project team.
- Review the contractor's application for payment with PM.
- Ensures proper interface with key project partners (Engineering Services, Facilities Management, Operations).
- Responsible for management of direct reports to include performance reviews and training of PM, APM, and PCs.
- Ensures adherence to AOA policies and procedures.
- Reports to the AOA Executive team.
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
- Ability to successfully manage personnel by providing leadership, mentoring, coaching, and guidance.
- Ability to successfully lead project teams including consultants, staff extensions, contractors, etc.
- Ability to grow a business in the Nashville marketplace.
- Ability to resolve conflict, and negotiate.
- Ability to delegate.
- Ability to successfully manage external engineering and technical components of the project.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in project management and/ or concurrent field-related construction experience.
- Bachelor's Degree or higher level in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related technical/ business field.
- Proven experience managing Themed Entertainment Ride + Show projects and as an overall Project Manager.
- Proven experience managing the project development process and documentation (shop drawings, document control, punch lists).
- Experience in developing the program book and managing commitments established by pro-forma.
- Familiarity with Project Owner funding scenarios including coordinating requests for Capital Authorization, Cash Flow analysis, and projections.
- Demonstrated success in business development, client service, and project delivery.
- Must possess excellent analytical, technical, and communication skills.
- Experience with and proven understanding of scheduling, estimating, budgeting, and quality controls.
- Ability to manage through conflict, and complexity and to problem-solve issues to resolution.
- Experience with hiring outside vendors, and professional contractors.
- Experience in the contract administration process including Request for Proposal (RFP) drafting, contract drafting, and negotiations, generating scopes of work, solicitation, and buyout of General Contractors, Architectural firms, specialty vendors, and subcontractors including an understanding of professional fees.
- Experience working with multiple project delivery methods such as design-build, Cost Plus, Lump sum, design-bid-build, etc.
- Strong MEP Skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Microsoft Project, document management systems, and Document editing with Blue Beam or Acrobat Professional.
- Experience using software such as (P-6, MS Project, Excel, Word, CADD).
- Ability to understand the needs of the client and to manage relationships between the owner/operator.
- Ability to comfortably and effectively communicate, both verbally in presentation and conversation, and written in correspondence to the project team, vendors, consultants, and AOA partners.
- Ability to give direction, adapt to change, establish relationships, work in a team environment, and produce results.
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our culture is a must.
- Ability to travel; travel is required.
AOA Company Information
About Us
From hospitals and astronaut training facilities to restaurants, hotels, and attractions, AOA creates memorable and purpose-driven destinations that surpass expectations and resonate across audiences. As the leading design, production, and project management firm, our team is made up of experts with multifaceted skills that translate across departments, fields, and industries. We handle all aspects of the project life cycle from concept to completion. In short, AOA is as remarkable as the projects we support, and we welcome those who live and work with dedication to quality to join our team.
Benefits and Culture
At AOA, we take our work and fun very seriously, which is why we prioritize our team members above all else. Our culture is built on mutual respect, transparency, and the recognition that we all have personal lives and real obligations outside of work. We support our team members as people first, because we all do our best when we're at our best. We are proud to provide a robust PTO package, a variety of insurance coverages, and both paid maternity and paternity leave. Our benefits include health and wellness benefits, commuter benefits, special reimbursements for cell phone use, athletic classes, and more. Ultimately, our company is nothing without our team members, and we do all we can to foster an inclusive, supportive, and high-spirited culture.
Core Values:
AOA Vision - To dream, create, and build global experiences of a lifetime.
AOA Mission - To create and build innovative and transformative experiences that astonish and exceed
At AOA, we expect that all employees embrace and uphold our Company Values:
Our Communication is rooted in authentic respect. We recognize that transparency is necessary for building trust and that professionalism is a shared responsibility in all situations.
Our Quality is the gateway to repeat business. We go above and beyond every project to exceed expectations and introduce innovation to novel challenges.
Our Leadership is empowered by organization-wide integrity. We are encouraged to do the right thing, both by acting with productive financial responsibility and by being creative and efficient problem solvers.
Our Teamwork is the foundation of our AOA Family and Community. We work collaboratively to promote diversity in all forms, champion inclusion, and sustain an environment where trust is paramount.
Our Balance is sacred to our quality of life. We want all of our team members to be present at work and in life, to devote time to physical and mental wellness, and to embrace the moment with fun and happiness.
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