Project Manager Jobs in Kenner, LA (NOW HIRING)

The Project Manager position leads, manages, and accountable for all assigned projects and direct reports inclusive of the following areas of responsibility:

• Budget the Project Profitably
• Execute Project Financial & Change Management
• Successfully execute Subcontracts/POs
• Build and maintain Project Schedules
• Quality Assurance and Safety Compliance

Core Values

• Do the Right Thing - Whether someone is looking or not; be trustworthy, fair, and respectful.
• Focus on Excellence - Continuous improvement, can-do attitude, and have openness leading to better results.
• Bring Value - Give rather than take, move things forward, and optimize for others.
• Work as a team - Celebrate wins learn from losses, work together, and support one another.

Essential Job Functions

Landis' Project Managers shall serve as collaborative leaders to our Project Teams, Trade Partners, Design Partners, and Clients, frequently providing coaching, oversight, guidance, and solutions-oriented ideas to better equip direct reports and project teams for individual and overall project successes. The Project Manager is responsible for assisting Project Executives, Supervising Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Assistants, and Partnering with Project Superintendents on all construction & renovation projects, as assigned by the company. These responsibilities and essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for project profitability and cost control.
• Responsible for facilitating project execution and delivery.
• Responsible for project quality control and assurance, including initial development of the project specific quality control plan.
• Responsible for overall project safety, including management, coordination and enforcement, as well as initial development and maintenance of the project specific safety plan.
• Responsible for keeping CCO and Project Executives informed of critical project issues.
• Prepare monthly status reports for Company executives.
• Have thorough understanding of Project contract documents, contract terms, conditions and requirements.
• Manage project cash flows through billing and payment processes in a timely manner and provide monthly reporting.
• Coordinate project team.
• Oversee project documentation and workflows, ensuring prompt execution of contract requirements, including submittals, close-outs, change orders, as-builts, and project schedules.
• Coordinate and chair project meetings.
• Train and mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers working on assigned projects.
• Assist in pre-construction process as requested.
• Assist in buyout activities including reviewing scopes and contract drafts prior to delivery to CCO.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Communications

Strong and respectful technical and communication skills are essential for the Project Manager role. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to actively listen to problems or concerns and work collaboratively with the project team to develop solutions. They should consistently engage with others in a professional, constructive manner.

Core Competencies

• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Professionalism
• Strategic Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Communications
• Team Collaboration
• Time Management
• Technical Proficiency

Governance / Processes and Authority

Ensure that the work of Landis employees and subcontractors is inspected, satisfactory, and in compliance with the requirements of the contract documents and/or governing authorities and applicable building codes. Drive LEAN Principles on our projects. Perform Safety and Quality Checks and initiate corrective actions on any deficiencies. Review Safety Consultant inspection audits and address any deficiencies on the projects. Participate in ALL OSHA Inspections and Final City/Parish/State Inspections by Regulatory Agencies.

Required Experience

• 3 years' experience in the capacity of Assistant Project Manager.
• 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Degree of higher education or equivalent experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods, walk, use hands and arms, talk, hear, bend, stretch, reach, kneel, squat, climb, and view a computer monitor while sitting or standing for extended periods of time. This job will require transportation and driving to various job sites, often daily or weekly. Lifting up to 50 lbs. occurs frequently. This position will also utilize endurance and the ability to walk outdoors for extended periods, including stairs and elevated structures and scaffolding.

Work Hours

Normal "working hours" anticipated are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, as a key member of the Landis Project Management team, it is expected that this position may need to be available by phone, e-mail, and/or for virtual meeting participation after hours and/or before, during, and after any critical after-hour project functions and work activities, or in the event of emergency circumstances and/or crises (such as Hurricane Preparedness Plans), as necessary.