Senior Project Manager (St. Louis-Based; No Travel Required)

Alberici Constructors•Overland, MO

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager is capable of acting as the on-site lead for major projects in excess of $50 million. The role oversees project estimates, schedules, costs, change orders, billing, subcontractor performance, quality, regulatory compliance, labor productivity, and project start-up. The position assesses constructability and stages, prepares, phases, and sequences site logistics within budget and schedule. It also contributes to business development and the Company’s ability to compete in the marketplace. The Senior Project Manager monitors project financial performance and risks, coaches Project Managers, and directs project personnel. The role manages client and subcontractor relationships, labor relations, contract and buyout processes, and change-order and billing activities. It ensures compliance with Company safety and quality procedures, supports client satisfaction, and participates in business and community relations efforts. The position manages Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and non-supervisory administrative employees, including hiring, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, and addressing employee concerns. The role is based in St. Louis. Although the title specifies no travel, the posting’s duties state that travel to company and subsidiary offices, offsite client, subcontractor, and supplier meetings, and other locations across North America may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field, and 7–10 years of field construction project management experience with exposure to projects in excess of $50 million.
Alternatively, a construction-industry-related bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience in project engineering, construction project management, or related activities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Thorough knowledge of cost accounting and reporting systems, including the ability to identify and correct cost overruns and address estimating oversights.
Ability to use project controls software effectively as a management tool.
Ability to create, interpret, and execute contracts.
Thorough knowledge of Built In Safety policies and practices.
Regular and reliable in-person attendance as required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as the lead construction manager on projects in excess of $50 million.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, update, distribute, and manage project estimates; monitor project costs, cost trends, financial status, and performance against plan.
Manage client change orders, including determining when to request them and how to price them; oversee billings and client receivables.
Review construction strategies with estimators and business development personnel during bidding and proposal processes, assist with negotiating prospective work, and recommend contract types when needed.
Ensure project schedules are developed and maintained, and monitor construction progress in relation to contract billings.
Identify and actively manage project risks, including safety, insurance, security, and regulatory compliance.
Coordinate project start-up and other support functions with internal and external team members.
Coach and support Project Managers to achieve positive financial performance; provide feedback, conduct reviews, and develop project personnel.
Direct project teams and provide guidance during major project events, including accidents, labor strife, and subcontractor disputes.
Manage labor relations and jurisdictional issues, keeping appropriate upper management informed.
Create, interpret, and execute contracts; implement Company buyout procedures and manage subcontractor disputes and payment processing.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with subcontractors, clients, client agents, owners, architects, engineers, and department managers.
Manage site logistics, assess constructability, and ensure compliance with Company Quality Management procedures.
Monitor supplier performance and fulfill MBE/DBE/WBE requirements.
Review project costs, variances, billing processes, change-order logs, expense projections, labor productivity reports, project profit fade, and project income on the specified review schedules.
Develop safety incentive programs as appropriate and take action when safety measures are inadequate.
Research potential project claims, recommend and develop a course of action with the Vice President, and implement it.
Maintain schedule, quality, and design-to-budget for design performed under Company control, and verify design work performed by the Vice President.
Prepare the Horizon Plan with the division leader quarterly and review salaried personnel charged to projects or the business unit monthly.
Participate in civic, community, and public relations efforts.
Travel to company and subsidiary offices, offsite meetings, and other locations across North America as required by the duties.
Exhibit regular and reliable in-person attendance as required.
Manage and direct Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and non-supervisory administrative employees, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and resolving complaints and problems.

Benefits

Profit-sharing plan, cash bonus programs, and annual cost-of-living adjustments.
Generous salary increases and per diems for qualified out-of-town assignments.
Health, dental, and vision insurance eligibility on day one.
Paid parental leave.
Continuing education reimbursement.
Personalized career development and training programs.
Minimum of 29 days of PTO, including holidays, for entry-level roles.
Fitness center for St. Louis office-based team members.
Gym membership reimbursement for project-based team members.
Corporate office cafeteria access.
Employee Resource Group opportunities.
Philanthropy opportunities.