Executive Project Manager

Company: DBM Vircon
Location: Tempe
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

Who We Are:DBM Vircon, a premier construction modeling and detailing company, delivers high-profile projects with state-of-the-art technology, uncompromising detail and nano precision. With a global footprint spanning 4 continents and over 900 highly skilled team members, we are uniquely positioned to manage large-scale and labor intensive projects.We are currently recruiting for an Executive Project Manager. The Executive Project Manager is a managerial role for the commercial construction projects based out of the Phoenix/Tempe office. The role will focus on job oversight and guidance of the project management team, customer relations, workload forecasting and day to day project management of high-profile or fast track projects. The role will collaborate with estimating and sales when required and work with the other segments of the DBM Vircon suite of services.Key Responsibilities:Reporting to the Business Manager - Phoenix, your main responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Develop project management strategy and execution plans for high-profile or fast track projects. Be the designated Project Manager on these projects with assistance from Phoenix/Tempe PM team when required.
• Day-to-day management of project managers in the Phoenix/Tempe Office.
• Build a high performing project management team by developing all employees to fullest potential and establish career progression opportunities within division and/or organization.
• Conduct performance reviews to ensure team is operating efficiently and achieving performance objectives/goals.
• Ensure that the entire PM team is capable of and executing the identification and appropriate financial recovery of all scope/design changes on the projects they are managing.
• Assist PMs worldwide by providing on-site support at meetings for North American projects on an as-needed basis.
• Collaborate with Business Manager and General Manager to develop and implement effective growth strategies and processes.
• Create a safe and positive work environment by continuously communicating and resolving issues.
• Establish clear metrics and benchmarks for measuring progress and maintaining focus on division priorities. Ensure project progress and deliverables are effectively communicated with internal and external stakeholders.The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required by management. The leader in this role will focus allocate their time in the following activities, accordingly:Project Management (commercial) = 45%People = 30%Sales = 10%DBM Vircon Collaboration = 10%Estimating Assistance = 5%Core Competencies:Modeling and Detailing Acumen - Thorough knowledge of the steel detailing process; knowledgeable in construction modeling technology, (Tekla, Autodesk products, Bluebeam)Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.Developing Direct Reports and Others - Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person's career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder.Directing Others - Excels at establishing clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results; brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator.Drive for Results - Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.Integrity and Trust - Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.Negotiating - Can negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups; can settle differences with minimum noise; can win concessions without damaging relationships; can be both direct and forceful as well as diplomatic; gains trust quickly of other parties to the negotiations; has a good sense of timing.Presentation Skills - Is effective in a variety of formal presentation settings, one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, direct reports, and bosses; is effective both inside and outside the organization, on both cool data and hot and controversial topics; commands attention and can manage group process during the presentation; can change tactics midstream when something isn't working.Priority Setting - Spends his/her time and the time of others on what's important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.Strategic Agility - Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 10 years of related experience in lead roles within a detailing office, for example, Project Coordinator, Lead Modeler / Checker, etc.
  • Certificate or Diploma in Structural Steel detailing/drafting course (or similar);
  • Completion of training or a certificate in 3D modelling software, for example Tekla, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Rhino, etc.;
  • Completion of training or a qualification in leadership would be preferred, but is not essential.Values:DBM Vircon is a values-based organization and it is essential that the core values, beliefs, attitudes and behaviors of the successful applicant are aligned with that of DBM Vircon:
    • Integrity - You behave and act with the highest standard of integrity and honesty;
    • Excellence - You strive for excellence to deliver innovative and quality solutions and outcomes. Curiosity is integral to your approach to achieve this - always looking for better ways to do things. You are determined to succeed in all of your actions;
    • Collaboration - You seamlessly collaborate;
    • Respect - You respect and value other people - you are inclusive in your behaviors and actions. You inspire, empower and help other people to grow, succeed and lead;
    • Empathy - You understand, look after and serve other people.DBM Vircon believes that when people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, points of view and capabilities work together there is increased organizational competence, innovation and performance. Diversity and inclusion assists us to come up with exciting ideas and solutions to problems, helping us to deliver a quality, distinct service to our wide range of clients. To strengthen our diversity, we welcome and strongly encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you would like to join our team, please apply now by submitting your resume addressing the above criteria.Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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