Unit Description
You are a strategic Project Manager ready to help clients optimize their business!
Sodexo is seeking a Construction Project Manager to support various construction projects for a manufacturing client located in throughout 17 sites in North America & Canada . The Project Manager is responsible for 4 key measures of project success: client satisfaction, budget, timeline, and risk mitigation. This role will oversee the execution of our customer's projects including but not limited to capital and expense projects. This position will be the main POC for leading project planning activities, vendor/sub-contractor management, quote development and overall project budget . The Construction Project Manager will be responsible for the design, development and execution of the projects.
Travel will be approximately 65% as you will travel to the 17 sites periodically. The ideal candidate must reside in Chicago, IL or the Midwest Region.
Key Responsibilities:
Direct interaction with clients to drive approved scope to implementation success
Become a trusted advisor to our clients, acting as the eyes and ears of the project, demonstrating the ability to think ahead and anticipate the client's needs to complete projects on time and on budget
Ensure project is not over designed and be able to control scope to get most of the budget
Ensure that all relevant parties have a clear vision of project objectives
Clearly document and distribute all relevant items for the team, i.e. project meeting minutes and scope of design, project schedule summary, etc.
Regularly monitor project against budget and flags team when project/timeline/budget deviate
Ensure that any relevant changes in scope items result in revised documents and an updated approval from clients as needed
I dentify and prioritize risks in risk register document, create mitigation strategy documents, proactively and effectively communicate risks in a timely manner, and manage issues
Regularly monitor client satisfaction levels, consider feedback carefully, and coordinate appropriate action to ensure client feels heard, supported, and reassured that the project is on track
Escalate concerns to the management team, as needed
Maintain a close overall focus on customer satisfaction, quality of service delivery, and proactive communication
Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:
5-7+ years of client-facing project management experience required
Knowledge of, and competency in, project management processes including planning, time management, financial management, quality management, risk management, monitoring and reporting, documenting and record keeping
Proven ability to manage internal and external client expectations related to requirements
Strong multi-tasking skills. Able to prioritize job requirements and effectively manage multiple projects in tandem
Ability to learn new industry specific technologies and implement the knowledge
Highly organized, self-directed business style with strong ability to prioritize
Strong ability in using technology to demonstrate and promote programs
Proficiency with project management software desired (MS Project, Smartsheet or similar solution)
Working for Sodexo:
How far will your ambition, talent and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities.
What We Offer
Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.
Qualifications & Requirements
Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 5 years
Basic Functional Experience - 3 years experience in a supervisory capacity within construction
Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Location US-IL-LAKE FOREST | US-IL-Chicago | US-IA-Iowa City | US-MO-Kansas City | US-WI-Milwaukee | US-OH-Cleveland | US-CO-Colorado Springs | US-OH-Columbus | US-TX-Dallas | US-CO-Denver | US-TX-Houston | ...
System ID 976180
Category Engineering
Employment Status Full-Time
Posted Range $82300 to $124520
Company : Segment Desc CORPORATE SERVICES SEGMENT (US)
Remote
