Senior Temple Construction Project Managers

at  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints

The Special Project Department (SPD) provides an environment where temple patrons may have a positive and uplifting experience by building and maintaining temples at standards established by the First Presidency. SPD is looking for a seasoned Senior Temple Construction Project Manager with wide-ranging experience who will be responsible for the overall planning, management, and execution of work for assigned Temple building projects.

• Leads the work of other project managers, consultants, contractors, missionaries, and volunteers as needs arise.
• Plans and Scopes the Construction Project: prepares the project management plans for each assigned construction project.
• Prepares a project schedule and develops milestones necessary to successfully complete the projects in concert with the project Contractors.
• Monitors Project Costs and Budgets: prepare project cost estimates and prepare unit cost reports.
• Participates in the negotiation and preparation of project subcontracts.
• Manages project materials and equipment procurement within the project’s budget constraints and consistent with the project delivery schedule.
• Negotiates Contractor and subcontractor change orders and manages the resulting cost and impact.
• Participates in monthly job cost reviews to declare project status.
• Ensures that the onsite work activities and completed product complies with the project specifications and Church standards: acts as the communication link between the Church, management, local governments, architects, general contractor.
• Interacts with other Church departments to ensure policy and procedures are carried out and approved objectives are achieved.
• Participates in obtaining permits and resolving other regulatory requirements as necessary.
• Organizes and conducts pre-award and pre-construction meetings.
• Assists Project Team personnel as requested.
• Develops and monitors project quality, safety, and risk management plans.
• Attends and documents owner’s Team, OAC, and other coordination meetings.
• Ensures that the project is completed in conformance with construction documents and requirements.
• Coordinates all final close out procedures for the project including as-built drawings, close out, letter of substantial completion, warranty process, and letter of recommendation.
• Develops, maintains, and evaluates monthly, quarterly, and annual property performancereports.
• Analyses project information to continuously seek ways to meet standards of performance.
• Must hold a current/ valid temple recommend and be worthy to hold one.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years professional experience in the construction or building engineering and design industry.
• Minimum of 5 years professional project management experience and a successful track record for managing a project from conceptual planning to completion.
• Ability to lead or mentor others.
• Has an in-depth knowledge of commercial construction processes and construction laws and practices, which includes understanding building codes, design plans, construction drawings, and specifications for a given project.
• Understands project estimating concepts to the level required to verify bids, to understand market rates, and to understand how to process change orders, etc.
• Understands contractual language and concepts and how to negotiate to protect the Church’s interests while providing quality service to department customers.
• Demonstrates the ability to professionally present self through in-person interactions and verbal and written communications.
• Understands Software programs like Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD etc.
• Must be willing to travel.

• Leads the work of other project managers, consultants, contractors, missionaries, and volunteers as needs arise.
• Plans and Scopes the Construction Project: prepares the project management plans for each assigned construction project.
• Prepares a project schedule and develops milestones necessary to successfully complete the projects in concert with the project Contractors.
• Monitors Project Costs and Budgets: prepare project cost estimates and prepare unit cost reports.
• Participates in the negotiation and preparation of project subcontracts.
• Manages project materials and equipment procurement within the project’s budget constraints and consistent with the project delivery schedule.
• Negotiates Contractor and subcontractor change orders and manages the resulting cost and impact.
• Participates in monthly job cost reviews to declare project status.
• Ensures that the onsite work activities and completed product complies with the project specifications and Church standards: acts as the communication link between the Church, management, local governments, architects, general contractor.
• Interacts with other Church departments to ensure policy and procedures are carried out and approved objectives are achieved.
• Participates in obtaining permits and resolving other regulatory requirements as necessary.
• Organizes and conducts pre-award and pre-construction meetings.
• Assists Project Team personnel as requested.
• Develops and monitors project quality, safety, and risk management plans.
• Attends and documents owner’s Team, OAC, and other coordination meetings.
• Ensures that the project is completed in conformance with construction documents and requirements.
• Coordinates all final close out procedures for the project including as-built drawings, close out, letter of substantial completion, warranty process, and letter of recommendation.
• Develops, maintains, and evaluates monthly, quarterly, and annual property performancereports.
• Analyses project information to continuously seek ways to meet standards of performance.
• Must hold a current/ valid temple recommend and be worthy to hold one.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years professional experience in the construction or building engineering and design industry.
• Minimum of 5 years professional project management experience and a successful track record for managing a project from conceptual planning to completion.
• Ability to lead or mentor others.
• Has an in-depth knowledge of commercial construction processes and construction laws and practices, which includes understanding building codes, design plans, construction drawings, and specifications for a given project.
• Understands project estimating concepts to the level required to verify bids, to understand market rates, and to understand how to process change orders, etc.
• Understands contractual language and concepts and how to negotiate to protect the Church’s interests while providing quality service to department customers.
• Demonstrates the ability to professionally present self through in-person interactions and verbal and written communications.
• Understands Software programs like Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD etc.
• Must be willing to travel