Job Abstract

Lendlease's Los Angeles Construction Team delivers large, complex commercial projects. This role will join the team constructing the Lendlease developed Habitat (3401 South La Cienega) project. The Habitat is a 12-story, 260 unit apartment building and 6-story 250,000 sf office building connected by an acre of open space (and two levels of subterranean parking).

https://www.lendlease.com/us/projects/habitat/

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Project Manager is primarily responsible for the leadership, development, and effective management of direct reports on the project team to ensure milestones and objectives are met.  Drives the daily management, supervision, coordination, and successful execution of the construction project to meet time and cost objectives with respect to contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding, and contract administration.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work anticipated to be performed.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all required.

• Manage the performance and career development of direct reports. Lead the conversation framework process and develop talent through ongoing succession and development planning. Challenges them with assignments to advance their careers.
• Maintains a robust understanding of safety requirements for all aspects of the site, including pre-planning, monitoring of construction activities and site conditions, and taking corrective actions to non-compliant work.  Driving the Lendlease EHS initiatives on a daily basis with the trades/subcontractors.
• Leads the company’s diversity and inclusion, flexibility, innovation, and wellness initiatives to engage and retain top talent and establish Lendlease as an employer of choice.
• Manages team and stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes. Uses consultation appropriately to ensure internal stakeholders feel comfortable about what is happening with their project or service delivery.
• Provides balanced and constructive feedback to team members to help lift performance and build capability.
• Communicates company/regional strategy and how the financial decisions and commercial activities across the organization are interrelated and impact the ability to successfully deliver that strategy.
• Collaborates to establish the design process across the project. Understands the impact of current design-related issues on the overall project plan.
• Develops project cost planning and procurement strategy during preconstruction effort. Takes a lead role in managing the project to a cost plan.
• In consultation with other functional leads, sequences multiple complex scheduling challenges in a logical manner. Ensures temporary works and safety risks associated with the construction methodology are documented and mitigated, where possible.
• Assists in establishing the design management process across the project. Understand the impact of current design-related issues on the overall project plan.
• Establishes project objectives, procedures, and performance standards within the boundaries of corporate policy. Executes procedures and processes to meet financial, schedule, and performance goals for the project.
• During project execution, evaluates construction progress and team performance to ensure projects are built on schedule, within budget, adhering to safety and quality standards. Identify and act on corrective steps, if necessary, to mitigate deficiencies or minimize risk.
• Plans, estimates, forecasts, and controls revenue and costs, so that the project delivers profitable outcomes and protects client and company interests.
• Facilitates discussions with legal to identify commercial departures/qualifications. Identifies the best way to manage and control contract risk. Ensures timely and accurate commercial and risk data management is conducted throughout the project's duration.
• Ensures that an understanding of the customer's unique needs, requirements, and values is communicated across the broader team.
• Promotes the growth and development of client, consultant, subcontractor, and vendor relationships.
• Works closely with Business Development and/or the Project Executive to support the identification, pursuit, and acquisition of new work and/or repeat work from clients.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Mastered the skills of project management including contracts, procurement/buyout, scheduling, change order management, budgeting/cost control, financial reporting, client relations, safety, and insurance.?
• Experienced working on large/complex commercial projects as the General Contractor. High-end interiors and MEP experience is preferred.
• Possess highly effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Proven success in managing and leading teams. 
• Fully proficient in Microsoft Excel and standard construction software applications including:  Bluebeam, Primavera 6, BIM and construction documentation management systems (i.e. Procore, ProLog, PlanGrid, or others).
• Four-year Bachelor's Degree in an accredited construction, engineering, or related curriculum; or experience equivalent to a four-year degree.

Base Salary Range in Los Angeles: $162,000 - $222,000

The above salary range represents Lendlease’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible base compensation range at the time of posting and is one part of the total rewards Lendlease provides to employees. The base compensation amount offered to a successful candidate will be decided based on a range of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skillset, and education level.

Please Note: Certain site-based roles may require adherence to additional client requirements to work on site, which may include COVID-19 vaccinations

Lendlease is all about creating places where people feel comfortable in their environment, allowing us all to be the best we can be. We have long upheld the values of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion – no matter who our people are, where they are from, or what their beliefs are. A diverse and inclusive workplace not only means people feel valued and accepted, it helps build a better, stronger and more innovative Lendlease.

Committed to advancing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is our Americas CEO, Claire Johnston. Throughout her career at Lendlease, Claire has been a champion for DEI, serving as Executive Sponsor of the LGBTQ+ employee resource group, now known as Pride Americas. As CEO, she also leads Lendlease’s DE&I Advisory Council.

Lendlease is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. 

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