Senior Project Manager
QXO•Aurora, CO
•$92,620 - $148,170•Hybrid
About The Position
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful planning, execution, financial performance, and delivery of complex construction and building products projects. This role provides strategic leadership for multiple high-value projects while mentoring Project Managers, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with Estimating, Purchasing, Production, Sales, Operations, and executive leadership, the Senior Project Manager drives operational excellence, develops project management best practices, and supports continued business growth through outstanding customer relationships and project execution.
Requirements
- Exceptional leadership and project management skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, and decision-making abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong financial and business acumen
- Customer-focused mindset with exceptional relationship-building abilities
- Ability to manage multiple large projects simultaneously
- Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
- Ability to work independently while leading cross-functional teams
- Minimum 8–10 years of progressive project management experience within construction, building materials, manufacturing, or related industries
- Experience managing multiple large commercial or residential construction projects simultaneously
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement, scheduling, budgeting, and change management
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, project management software, scheduling software, and business applications
- Ability to read and interpret contracts, engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
- Combination of office, manufacturing, warehouse, and active construction environments
- Frequent collaboration with customers, contractors, vendors, project teams, and executive leadership
- Regular travel to customer locations, jobsites, production facilities, and branch operations
- Ability to walk active construction sites and manufacturing facilities while wearing required PPE
- Ability to occasionally lift project materials, plans, or equipment up to 25 pounds
- Flexibility to work extended hours or travel as project schedules require
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or mentoring experience preferred
- Industry certifications such as PMP, OSHA 30, PTI, or equivalent are a plus depending on business unit
Responsibilities
- Lead multiple complex projects from contract award through project closeout
- Develop project execution plans, schedules, budgets, procurement strategies, and resource plans
- Monitor project performance to ensure schedule, quality, profitability, and customer expectations are achieved
- Identify project risks early and implement corrective action plans
- Review contracts, specifications, drawings, and project requirements to ensure compliance
- Coordinate project resources to maximize efficiency and productivity
- Prepare and manage project budgets throughout the project lifecycle
- Monitor labor, material, freight, subcontractor, and miscellaneous project costs
- Forecast project profitability and identify opportunities to improve financial performance
- Manage change orders, contract modifications, and project billing documentation
- Review project financial reports and recommend corrective actions when needed
- Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and customer expectations
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to Project Managers and Project Coordinators
- Assist leadership with balancing workloads and assigning project responsibilities
- Support onboarding, coaching, performance development, and succession planning
- Promote consistency in project management processes, documentation, and communication
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and customer-focused team environment
- Serve as the primary point of contact for key customers, contractors, architects, engineers, and project stakeholders
- Lead customer meetings, project reviews, and coordination meetings
- Build and maintain long-term customer relationships
- Resolve escalated project issues professionally and efficiently
- Provide regular project updates, milestone reporting, and executive-level communication
- Partner with Estimating, Purchasing, Production, Operations, Sales, Quality, Shipping, and Field teams to ensure successful project execution
- Coordinate production schedules, procurement activities, and delivery timelines
- Support smooth project transitions from estimating through production and final delivery
- Monitor material availability and identify potential supply chain risks
- Collaborate across departments to optimize workflow and project outcomes
- Ensure projects comply with company quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulations
- Conduct project reviews to identify lessons learned and continuous improvement opportunities
- Promote company safety policies and support safe project execution
- Recommend improvements to project management procedures, documentation, and operational workflows
- Support strategic initiatives that improve customer satisfaction and operational performance
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Health Care Benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
