Project Manager, National Accounts - New Orleans, LA

Love Where You Work!

If working for a team of dynamic professionals that create award winning projects for some of the world’s most successful companies sounds exciting, rand construction corporation is where you want to be.  Voted a Great Place to Work for 15 consecutive years, rand offers a culture of excellence, collaboration and unlimited opportunity for growth. We are seeking a dynamic Project Manager to join our growing National Accounts team and help us deliver extraordinary service to our repeat clients across multiple markets.

Unlike a traditional market-based Project Manager role, this position supports an established national book of business. The Project Manager will work with clients and project teams across multiple geographic markets, helping provide a consistent experience from one project to the next. This role requires up to 25% travel.

What you’ll do: The Project Manager, National Accounts is a position of significant responsibility that requires a thorough technical understanding of the construction process, strong organizational leadership and an unwavering commitment to quality and client satisfaction.

As the primary point of contact for assigned projects, this Project Manager is responsible for each project’s organization, implementation and successful completion. Just as importantly, this individual will help strengthen long-term client relationships and support the continued growth of rand’s national accounts portfolio.

Why rand? 

rand construction is an award-winning, woman-owned national commercial contractor specializing in tenant interiors, retail, restaurants, and building renovations (capital expenditure). Founded in 1989 by Linda Rabbitt, rand has grown from a small interiors firm to a multi-market construction company with eight offices and revenues in excess of $650 million annually, offering a wide range of services to national and regional clients. 

We are proud to consistently be named a “Top Workplace," and a Best Place to Work. Our culture of excellence has produced close to 200 Industry awards for our quality of work. Most importantly, we foster an environment of support and we love to promote from within. 80% of our Executive Leadership began their careers at rand. As a member of our growing National Accounts team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, build lasting client relationships, and help shape the continued growth of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple commercial construction projects for repeat clients across various geographic markets.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, architects, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Build trusted relationships by developing a strong understanding of each client’s standards, priorities, processes and long-term goals.
• Deliver a consistent client and project experience across multiple offices and markets.
• Oversee projects from preconstruction and design coordination through construction and closeout.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, documentation and financial management.
• Coordinate closely with rand’s local market teams while maintaining alignment with national account standards and expectations.
• Proactively identify project risks, communicate challenges and develop effective solutions.
• Provide clear, timely reporting to clients and internal leadership.
• Support account growth by identifying opportunities to improve service, strengthen relationships and expand rand’s work with existing clients.
• Travel up to 25% to support client meetings, project kickoffs, site visits and other project needs.

Qualified Candidates Will Possess

• A four-year degree from an accredited college or university, equivalent work experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience managing commercial construction projects through multiple phases of delivery.
• Knowledge of the principles of architecture, engineering and construction.
• The ability to manage projects and relationships across multiple locations and project teams.
• A client-service mindset and a genuine interest in developing long-term relationships.
• The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients, building owners, property managers, consultants, architects, subcontractors and internal team members.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Knowledge of construction-related financial terms and principles.
• The ability to conduct job cost and cash-flow analyses, prepare reports and manage project budgets.
• A strong understanding of construction contracts and related project requirements.
• Proficiency in Procore, including its Project Management and Financial Management tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and an understanding of the schedule implications of project changes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability and willingness to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Candidates Will Also Demonstrate

• Experience supporting national accounts, repeat clients or projects across multiple markets.
• A professional and polished demeanor.
• Strong relationship-management and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with both centralized account leadership and local project teams.
• Reliability, accountability and follow-through.
• A positive attitude and the ambition to grow within the organization.
• A commitment to continual learning and self-improvement.
• Adaptability and persistence in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

rand is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering meaningful careers and cultivating a workplace where individuals can thrive and do their best work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical or physiological condition (including pregnancy), national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please let us know by noting this in your application. All applications must be submitted via randcc.com/careers. Non-solicited resumes submitted elsewhere will not be considered.