Construction / Project Manager 2

You are a strategic, Project Manager ready to help clients optimize their business! Sodexo is seeking a dynamic individual for the role of Project Engineer for a large pharmaceutical client located in Piscataway, NJ. The Project Manager will be responsible for 4 key measures of project success: client satisfaction, proactive budget management, project schedule, and risk mitigation. They will oversee the execution of our customer's critical infrastructure focusing on MEP projects by leading in project planning activities, managing and driving timelines, and keeping a watchful eye on the budget. Demonstrating a firm but fair leadership style, the Project Manager will hold project teams accountable to timelines and commitments, ensuring a seamless, successful implementation.

• Direct interaction with clients to drive approved scope to implementation success
• Become a trusted advisor to our clients, acting as the eyes and ears of the project, demonstrating the ability to think ahead and anticipate the client's needs to complete projects on time and on budget
• Ensure project is not over designed and be able to control scope to get most of the budget
• Ensure that all relevant parties have a clear vision of project objectives
• Clearly document and distribute all relevant items for the team, i.e. project meeting minutes and scope of design, project schedule summary, etc.
• Regularly monitor project against budget and scope and flag team when project/timeline/budget deviate
• Ensure that any relevant changes in scope items result in revised documents and an updated approval from clients as needed
• Identify and prioritize risks in risk register document, create mitigation strategy documents, proactively and effectively communicate risks in a timely manner, and manage issues
• Regularly monitor client satisfaction levels, consider feedback carefully, and coordinate appropriate action to ensure client feels heard, supported, and reassured that the project is on track
• Escalate concerns to the management team, as needed
• Maintain a close overall focus on customer satisfaction, quality of service delivery, and proactive communication
• Meet with contractors daily / weekly to ensure vision and scope are aligned.

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, architecture or construction and project management field
• 5+ years of project management experience required
• Experience in construction management in Critical Facilities, MEP infrastructure field overseeing complex capital improvement projects
• License Professional Engineer preferred
• Knowledge of, and competency in, project management processes including planning, time management, financial management, quality management, risk management, monitoring and reporting, documenting and record keeping
• Proven ability to manage internal and external client expectations related to requirements
• Strong multi-tasking skills. Able to prioritize job requirements and effectively manage multiple projects in tandem
• Demonstrated ability to foster strong relationships with clients and build trust with co-workers and clients
• Exceptional written, verbal communication and presentation skills; Able to communicate to the right audience intentionally and effectively, with appropriate messaging, delivery, and thoughtful timing
• Outstanding organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, self-directed business style with strong ability to prioritize
• Flexible and adaptable with demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong ability in using technology to demonstrate and promote programs
• Must be proficient in the use of MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency with project management software (MS Project, Smartsheet or similar solution)