Senior Manager, Construction Management

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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.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Acts as the primary project leader for execution teams on assigned projects.
• Develop project schedules and executes according to plan for assigned projects.
• 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

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• 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

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

• 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.
• 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).

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years supervisory experience in construction or engineering related field