Senior Manager - Special Projects

At Shawmut, you will have the opportunity to own your career and deliver impact within our culture of ownership and innovation focused around providing the gold standard of client service for the world’s most recognizable and elite brands and institutions.  

Here is a glimpse at what we are offering: 

• Health, Life, Long/Short Term Disability Benefits including Dental and Vision as well
• 401K with Match
• Generous Paid Time Off policy (Including vacation, summer Fridays, holidays, personal sick and volunteer day – which we can explain at time of interview)
• ESOP – be an employee owner!
• The Extras: cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, discounted gym membership, pet insurance, auto & homeowner (mortgage network & insurance savings) and many more 

We are currently looking to add a Senior Manager – Special Projects to the team.  This role is responsible for business development, contract negotiations, and the high-level execution, controls, cost, risk, and business management of multiple projects within the Special Projects Portfolio.  He/she must also maintain strong client relationships ensuring satisfaction and new business.  They will Develop and refine client strategy with regional leadership to ensure profitability of projects of a complex nature and/or multiple projects that fit within Shawmut’s Special Projects Strategy

• Responsible for staffing, management, and coordination of project team members, especially the Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager and Superintendent, ensuring profitability of projects.
• Responsible for project setup and financials, contract negotiation, subcontractor risk, critical success factors, and client satisfaction.
• Applies detailed/hands-on knowledge of project requirements and deliverables.
• Proactively identifies project risk, develops, and drives recovery plans to minimize damage to all aspects of the project including financial results, client relationship, and project team relationships.
• Develop high-performing teams through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Responsible for relationship management with clients, driving business with existing clients, and continuously cultivating relationships with previous or potential clients.
• Oversees closeout on completed projects. Provides meaningful feedback on PMs, CMs, and Supers at end of each project and provides input on annual evaluation.
• Foster a culture of safety on job sites and in Shawmut offices; acts as a safety role model and holds others accountable. Lives the model of “The Shawmut Way.” Operates as a trusted advisor to leadership, as a “steward of the culture,” all while fostering professionalism, diversity, and inclusion.
• Provides Executive level oversight on Closeout SOP and Warranty compliance by continually enhancing SOP’s 

• 5-7 years’ experience in construction industry, building/facilities operations.
• Proven ability to manage elements of the project management construction cycle profitably and with strong client outcomes.
• Prior experience in a service-related role with direct client contact.
• Construction related degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in/with construction trades a plus, but not required
• Experience with Procore, CMiC, MS Office Suites or other project management software a plus 

Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

NYC Base Salary Range: $125,000 – $180,000  The range stated is specific to New York City.  Placement within the listed range depends on many factors including, but not limited to years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles) and internal company equity.