Laland Baptiste · 8 hours ago
Portfolio Manager
Laland Baptiste, LLC is a construction management and consulting firm dedicated to providing innovative services throughout the construction life cycle. The Portfolio Manager will coordinate budgets and schedules for Engineering deliverables, assist in Capital Plan Development, and support team performance across various projects.
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Responsibilities
Assist EOP with the setup, execution, and closeout of all projects within the assigned portfolio
Work effectively with the team members assigned to projects
Coordinate with the project team to develop effective work breakdown structures
Solicit project team input and prepare/revise project delivery plans (proposals to the Line Department) that will document scope, deliverables, resources, schedules, and costs
Review project delivery plans against existing project authorizations, the agency’s cost pro-forma, and historical project cost and schedule performance. Follow-up with the project team to reconcile or justify any variances
Track timely approval of project delivery plans and coordinate prompt resolution to any comments
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (primarily cost, aging accruals, schedule, MWBE participation and risk performance), identify variances and trends, and provide recommendations
Prepare expenditure forecasts
Facilitate and participate in meetings, documenting key notes and action items
Solicit, communicate and document progress updates for all projects within the assigned portfolio
Support the EOP and Chief Engineer's Office with Capital Planning and Board items
Assist in the development of supporting materials (illustrations, tables, etc.)
Participate in the development and implementation of project delivery policies and procedures, as required
Establish and maintain electronic data library of all working and completed documents
Perform other project delivery related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university
A minimum of five years' experience in progressively more responsible positions in the development and delivery of A/E projects
Demonstrated experience managing a variety of capital projects that involve significant design and construction elements, including the monitoring and reporting of cost forecasts against budgets and the management of project schedules
Preferred
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, work independently and prioritize work
Strong planning and organizational skills
Knowledge of Project management systems and platforms including Primavera (P6, and Risk Analysis)
Superior oral and written communication and presentation skills including experience making presentations in front of large client groups and upper management staff and communicating effectively with executive staff
Strong interpersonal, leadership, negotiation and problem solving and decision making skills