Job Details

Job Location: DI - HQ - Overland Park, KS

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

SUMMARY

DI exists to eliminate mediocre experiences and create remarkable ones. Our people make this possible through a daily, unwavering commitment to excellence.

Reporting to the Director of Project Management, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, communication, and financial oversight of projects and/or accounts. This role has an in-depth understanding of design principles, industry trends, construction techniques, material usage, and manufacturing processes.

The Senior Project Manager develops and manages work plans, budgets, and detailed schedules in collaboration with internal teams. This role is vital in ensuring client satisfaction, facilitating effective communication across internal and external stakeholders, maintaining accurate data in relevant systems, and achieving financial goals.

Beyond fulfilling advanced project management responsibilities, this senior-level role serves as a leader and mentor within the Project Management team. Although this role does not have direct reports at this time, the Senior Project Manager provides project-based leadership and plays an active role in business development to help achieve company sales objectives.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS may include but are not limited to:

Managing a number of large volume accounts simultaneously during all development phases until project completion. Project volume for the Senior PM will be $6+ million annually
Coordinate with clients to identify and define project requirements, scope, and objectives
Partner with various internal teams as needed (i.e. Designers, Engineers, Project Engineers, Account Managers, Production Manager, etc.) for successful project completion through all phases including design, engineering, fabrication, and installation
Monitor and track project progress and handle any issues that arise
Act as the point of contact and communicate project status effectively with all internal departments, and all levels of the company
Report and escalate any issues to the Director of Project Management as needed
Effectively focus on process details by receiving, interpreting, and executing information from both internal and external clients
Understands client needs and becomes their advocate
Support and contribute to the development of client proposals in collaboration with the Sales + Marketing teams
Maintain and update project and client files and data in respective online Project Management systems including Evernote, Google Drive, Salesforce, Bluebean, Zoom, Dropbox, Concur, and Project Management drive
Weekly Salesforce review and confirmation of data for relevant accounts and projects including revenue allocation, projected schedules, change orders, PE assignments, etc.
Coordinate and relay internal communication from client meetings to all designated individuals
Work monthly with the internal Accounting department for client invoicing and collections
Develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules, changes and updates to appropriate teams
Follow protocol for internal processes and be an advocate to improve processes where needed
Ownership and monthly tracking of project performance, specifically to analyze successful completion of short and long-term goals
Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis
Develop comprehensive project plans including schedules, budgets, and deliverables. Effectively share with clients and internal team members via kick-off meetings.
Consistently demonstrate leadership skills and mentorship to all internal and external team members

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Strong desire and dedication to be a client advocate providing excellent service and dedication to the client experience
Expert ability to successfully use online systems and Project Management tools to track and monitor budget, schedule, and deliverables for all assigned projects
Expert ability to multi-task, be proactive, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and provide creative problem solving
Possess and promote an authentic team player attitude and always be willing to help and be dedicated to everyone's success
Excellent listening and communication skills, both written and verbal that demonstrate positivity, professionalism, approachability and solution-oriented thinking
The ability to be firm, but friendly in a relentless pursuit to ensure the client and internal team members stay on schedule with deliverables
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
Uncommon commitment to clients and internal teams alike
Possess exceptional leadership skills and demonstrate leadership by example; able to lead and be led
Be extremely flexible; go where needed, when needed, including travel and overtime as needed
Advanced knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application and manufacturing processes
Expert understanding of project work plans, schedules, staffing and budgets
Ability to manage multiple, large size projects of a custom nature simultaneously while effectively meeting all deadlines
Proven business development, relationship-building, client presentation and problem solving skills
Exceptional ability to form professional partnerships, nurture relationships and leverage success into future opportunities
Must be able to positively impact project challenges with a calm and professional demeanor

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Construction or Project Management from an accredited program required
10+ years experience in the manufacturing, construction or general building trades industry required
Proven experience managing and budgeting large custom projects (over $5.0MM/annually) required
Master’s degree a plus
PMP certification preferred

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?

Permission to play at DI starts with the ability to be a team player, possess a positive attitude while under a tight deadline and demonstrate an uncommon commitment to your work. Please visit our website (www.dimin.com) to see some of the amazing work we do!

This is a salary (exempt) position. DI offers a full benefit package including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance along with Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) with a match, Health Savings Account match, Paid Time Off (PTO), 7 paid holidays plus an employee chosen Floating Holiday annually, and paid Parental Leave.

In 2018, DI incorporated the Great Game of Business principles into the way we do things. The program is designed to create a business of business people, provide transparency into company performance and directly tie daily behavior to impact DIs performance. GGOB allows for the potential of quarterly bonuses as company goals are achieved.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements. No phone calls please. For more information about working at DI and a full list of available opportunities, please visit https://dimin.com/about/careers.

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