Senior Project Manager

We are looking for positive contributors to our culture, that are passionate about meeting the demanding needs of our clients, and add value and impact through expertise - all in turn contributing to the growth of K2M.

If you are an Senior Project Manager and believe in Building Relationships Based on Trust and Results - we need you! Position is located in fully remote in the Columbus, OH area.

Criminal Justice or Public project experience strongly preferred.

Summary: The Project Manager is responsible for the business side of the project, including project profitability, contract, and scope management. Often serving as the single point person on several projects. Establishes project management plans, ensures deliverable quality, adequate resourcing, contract management.

The position is responsible for maintaining client relationships, and has authority to direct, control, and monitor all project activities. The project manager must demonstrate professional skill, high standards, sound judgement, and professionalism. The project manager will pass knowledge to others and support a continuous learning environment. Team building and motivation are key responsibilities.

Competencies:

• Self-Starter: Acts without being told what to do.
• Leadership: Inspires and motivates others to do well; effectively influences actions and opinions; solicits and accepts feedback; gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Team Player: Able to work between large and diverse project teams across the organization.
• Organization and Planning: Plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets in an efficient, productive manner. Focuses on critical success factors.
• Delegation: Ability to delegate work and match responsibility to the person; set expectations and monitor results.
• Flexibility: Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions while maintaining stable performance.
• Design Vision: Ability to visualize and capture a client’s imagination in their space.
• Ability to Develop People: Coaches people in their current roles to improve performance and prepares them for future roles.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and articulately without being overly verbose or talkative; listens and gets clarification; participates effectively in meetings; demonstrates presentation skills.
• Strives for Excellence: Expects personal performance and project team performance to be nothing short of the best.
• Cultural Fit: Fit with the K2M entrepreneurial spirit and Uphold K2M Core Values (Be Good, Go Forward, Nurture Relationships, Learn and Lead).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assumption and implementation of projects from start through completion.
• Organization and coordination of the K2M project team. Manage the team to deliver results.
• Develop and implement project management plan and project budget
• Develop and maintain project schedule.
• Develop EVA (Earned Value Analysis) on a regular basis. Accurate      record keeping and documentation throughout course of work.
• Maintain understanding of project financial issues including Credit ratings, Terms of agreement, Changes in      agreement scope, Billing process, Settlements, etc.
• Schedule and record all meetings and ensure follow-up on decisions made.
• Establish work plan and staffing for each phase of project and arrange for recruitment or assignment of      project personnel.
• Confer with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope.
• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within      prescribed budget.
• Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans as required.
• Provide reports on the status of project milestones for client, management, or others.
• Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Coordinate project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies.
• Oversee and plan all architectural / engineering aspects of projects. Responsible for final specifications, approval for ordered      materials, and overall guidance on objectives and concepts. 
• Administer construction contracts and conduct periodic on-site observation of work during construction to      monitor compliance with plans.
• Assure proper close out of project.
• Manage multiple projects at any one time.
• Available for travel as needed to different locations and varying periods of time as needed on a project basis for site surveys, client meetings, consultant coordination, construction administration, etc.
• 20% of work time is reserved for traveling.

K2M's Benefits and Perks:

• Time off: 10 paid annual holidays, plus open PTO to balance work and life as well as 2 weeks of paid leave for new parents
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental and vision benefits, plus life and short term disability coverage
• Retirement: matched 401k plan, up to 4% when you contribute 5%
• Empowered People: Fundamental that is built into how we operate
• Fun work environment: Flexible schedule, casual environment, contagious accountability

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or similar from a NAAB accredited College or university.
• 15 or more years AEC work experience.
• 10 or more years’ experience as a Project Manager
• Licensure preferred, but not required.
• Experience with municipal, correctional, and/or public safety projects strongly preferred