Project Manager / Senior Project Manager
Jensen + Partners - Chicago, IL
Jensen + Partners - Chicago, IL
SUMMARY
Jensen Partners is a planning and program management firm with a strong focus in healthcare, education, science and technology and urban development. Our team includes strategists, architects, financial planners, clinicians and healthcare specialists, engineers and construction specialists. This position is primarily responsible for planning, coordinating and expediting activities of designated projects to ensure that goals and objectives of the projects are accomplished within a defined schedule and budget. Work is accomplished both directly and through effective collaboration or delegation. The Project Manager supports client relations through direct interactions, project and team participation and leadership, and formal and informal reporting. Must be independently motivated with a strong collaborative approach; support provided through broad guidelines and regular input from Senior Project Manager and/or Principal. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Core duties and responsibilities include the following at varying levels of delegated responsibility and accountability based on skills and experience. Other duties may be assigned as required. - Develops and manages project proposals and plans to determine time frame, funding parameters, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project. - Responsible for full life-cycle project management (inception through implementation) and facilitates the definition of business requirements and functional specifications - Assures project provides client value and provides regular client communication to demonstrate project value. - Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project, and works as appropriate with senior PM or Principal for assignment of project personnel. - Confers with project staff to outline work plans and to accomplish or assign duties and responsibilities. Projects, tracks and reports team hours and expenses. - Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget according to contractual terms. - Prepares or reviews status reports and modifies schedules or plans as required. - Prepares project reports for management, client, or others. - Confers with project personnel to provide advice in areas of expertise and to resolve problems. - Coordinates project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies, as required. COMPETENCIES : Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures. Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals. Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate complex figures. Ability to forecast and prepare budgets. Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of reports. Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of complex situations. Requires high level of analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix based multi-industry sales environment. Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company. Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into deliverables using feedback to modify; demonstrates attention to detail. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems preemptively; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities. Knowledge of project management methods. Technical Skills and Expertise - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information. Client Service - Manages difficult or emotional client situations; responds promptly to client needs; solicits client feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments. Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Must demonstrate a larger picture understanding of project and various factors, parameters and constraints. Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B.A. B.Arch., B.S) from four-year College or university; and four years related experience and/or training in a healthcare or construction related environment. OR Master’s degree (M.A, M.Arch., MS, MHA, MBA) and two years of related work experience and/or training. At least half of those years should be in a healthcare-related environment. Entry level and intern opportunities are also available.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Computer skills to be defined as required for specific job requirements. Computer skills for the various positions may include the programs below:
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp - Photoshop - Illustrator - InDesign - PowerPoint - Word - Excel. - V-Ray/3D Max/ - BIM and Revit |