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A Senior Project Manager ensures that projects meet quality and performance objectives and are delivered on time and within budget. This position involves various project types at UAP; however, the primary focus of the Project Manager is to oversee Design Assist and Specialty projects, including some international collaboration.

Design, Fabrication, and Installation

• Oversee all project construction activities from the design phase through to installation.
• Coordinate design efforts with UAP’s design team, external consultants, and client teams.
• Collaborate with fabrication and installation teams to establish schedules, work sequences, and quality standards.
• Engage with clients and vendors to identify potential risks, offering solutions to maximize production efficiency and minimize costs.
• Liaise with sub-consultants and sub-contractors to ensure proper coordination and sequence of installations.
• Develop and manage sub-contractor agreements.
• Coordinate the installation process, including site work, as-built verification, and logistics, with on-site visits as required.
• Ensure project execution aligns with contractual agreements, promptly escalating concerns when necessary.

Scheduling

• Develop detailed work plans that identify and sequence project activities.
• Review plans, scope, and proposals to establish appropriate procedures for project delivery.
• Create accurate and efficient work schedules to ensure on-time delivery of projects.
• Document and communicate work plans and any adjustments made during project execution.
• Clearly communicate program milestones and timelines to all relevant stakeholders.

Budget Management

• Participate in cost-planning discussions to align project budgets with goals.
• Ensure projects remain within agreed-upon budget parameters.
• Uphold contractual terms and obligations while meeting financial requirements.
• Develop and maintain accurate project budgets, clearly communicating these to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide regular budget status updates to project stakeholders.
• Manage contract variations with clients and ensure competitive bids from contractors are reviewed and appropriately contracted.
• Escalate barriers to achieving budget and project outcomes promptly.

Client Management

• Deliver projects that meet client expectations, contractual obligations, and creative visions.
• Maintain a clear understanding of client expectations concerning budget, time, quality, and vision.
• Ensure scope, budget, and schedule are consistently managed, updating clients with accurate and current information.
• Provide regular project status reports to clients and UAP management.
• Consult with clients regarding scope, budget, time, or outcome changes, and escalate issues as necessary.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, fostering trust and effective communication.

Essential Skills 

• Demonstrated project management expertise in design, fabrication, and construction projects, including contracting, planning, and scheduling.
• Proficiency in interpreting contracts, standards, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and Adobe InDesign.
• Exceptional time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and remain focused under pressure.

Experience and Knowledge

• Tertiary qualifications or extensive equivalent experience in construction management, architecture, or fabrication.
• In-depth understanding of, or ability to quickly learn about, the creative, construction, and manufacturing industries.
• Proven ability to build relationships, manage conflict, and inspire and influence others.

Personal Attributes

• A proactive mindset with a commitment to follow through on commitments and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong emotional intelligence, with the ability to understand others’ emotions, needs, and concerns.

Benefits

UAP offers competitive compensation based on experience and skills. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional growth within the company. Our comprehensive health and wellness benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending plans for medical and dependent care.
• Commuter and transit benefits.
• A retirement savings plan with a 4% matching contribution.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Paid holidays, paid time off, and paid sick leave. 

UAP Productions LLC is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need.