Project Team Lead
Job Summary
This role is responsible for directing all project management activities and management of a team of project management professionals. The Team Lead will be expected to lead and develop the project management team in providing superior client service and project execution. The position entails working with a diverse group of internal and external Stakeholders at all levels of the organization, and the successful candidate will require strong organizational and time management skills and judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diverse workload of multiple ongoing projects.
Project Management Development and Execution
Direct project management activities according to assigned local, region, or national assignment.
Serve as a point of escalation for any issues, risks or concerns
Manage adherence to financial plan, objectives, key performance indicators, fee allocation and budget
Oversee and manage projects through all project phases including planning, design, bidding, permitting, construction management and close-out
Oversee capital improvement programs with design and construction processes at multiple sites through local resources
Conduct regular weekly update meetings with client
Develop and maintain strong positive client relationships and manage conflict resolution
Assemble, on board and manage required teams, including regional PDS variable project management teams.
Provide appropriate level of on-site supervision to ensure project performance criteria are being met.
Perform additional duties as assigned
Team Development
Manage and support a team of project managers
Provide supervision, leadership, mentoring and coaching to team members
Provide training to direct reports on an ongoing basis
Reporting
Ensure complete and accurate reporting including financial reporting and progress reporting on a weekly and monthly basis and as additionally required
Business Development
Drive strategic program improvement initiatives that align to client goals and objective
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Education/training
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management preferred.
Years of relevant experience
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in managing design and construction of multiple projects across a broad geography in a remote and virtual environment
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in managing design and construction of multiple projects across a broad geography in a remote and virtual environment
Skills and knowledge
Experience leading and running numerous projects simultaneously
A strong working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling and process as they relate to corporate real estate
Ability to lead individuals across a national team to deliver superior results in client service
Other abilities
Proactive and takes initiative
Ability to multi-task and work both in a team and independently
Able to maintain confidentiality, utilize judgment, and work with minimal supervision
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to successfully communicate with architects, contractors, client's representatives, and team members
Able to adapt and prioritize, meeting deadlines, in a fast-paced environment
Operates with a sense of urgency, quickly responding to Stakeholders
Demonstrated responsiveness, and accountability
Focus on sustainability programs is an asset
Certifications/Licenses
PMP Certification, LEED Accreditation, or other specialty accreditation is an asset
