Senior Project Manager-Water Group

Flatiron Construction Corp•Concord, CA

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager leads a single project contract from start to finish, overseeing construction, budget and cash management, personnel, schedules, and equipment resources. The role ensures project execution aligns with contract specifications and owner requirements while maintaining timely delivery, quality, safety, and financial performance. The position coordinates engineering and scheduling teams, works with the owner and internal departments to address contract or scheduling issues, and serves as the primary contact for third-party stakeholders. It also oversees project risk, change orders, cost and revenue forecasting, safety activities, dispute resolution, procurement input, and project closeout.

Requirements

15 or more years of construction project management experience.
10 or more years of experience managing personnel.
Experience with bid-build, CMCG, design-build, and other alternative delivery projects.
Valid driver’s license.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and retain positive working relationships.
Ability to identify, track, and manage project risk.
Ability to manage multiple departments and direct reports toward a shared project completion goal and timeline.
Ability to identify growth opportunities for project personnel and coach and mentor them.
Ability to delegate task-driven responsibilities to project personnel.
Knowledge and ability to analyze and interpret financial documentation to identify and mitigate project risk.
Advanced interpersonal skills with internal and external contacts.
Effective delegation skills to drive efficient, accurate, and profitable project completion.
Ability to recover funds through claims and dispute resolution.
Strong ability and drive to negotiate project work, budget, and fund-recovery terms in the project’s best interest.
Internal branding and sales knowledge to promote oneself and the Company brand.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the project, including construction, budget, and cash management, in alignment with the project contract and owner requirements.
Develop and manage the project schedule, pay estimates, procedures, staffing needs, and equipment resources.
Review initial project contracts and supporting documents for completeness and collaborate with the owner to resolve specification, contract, and scheduling conflicts.
Lead engineering and scheduling teams in identifying and negotiating proposed change orders, with support from the Area Manager as needed.
Prepare and present monthly cost and revenue forecasts and reports to Flatiron leadership.
Maintain working relationships with Flatiron supporting departments and the project owner to support the project work plan and payment schedule.
Serve as the main point of contact for third-party stakeholders, including landowners, local business owners, and government agencies.
Review and approve internal and external media news releases related to the project.
Support project safety by conducting weekly safety checks, participating in safety meetings, and supporting project and owner safety programs.
Approve staffing and equipment needs to support efficient project production.
Participate in dispute resolution with support from internal legal counsel.
Provide input on equipment procurement methods and contracts.
Lead project closeout, finalize contract paperwork, obtain retainages, and work with management to resolve project claims.
Conduct project debriefs to review project work and completion.