Senior Project Manager

Universal Engineering Sciences•Medley, FL

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About The Position

The Senior Project Manager leads and delivers complex, multidisciplinary projects from initiation through closeout. The role oversees project planning, execution, and delivery to ensure work aligns with scope, budget, and schedule while meeting regulatory and quality standards. Working with cross-functional teams, clients, and senior leadership, the Senior Project Manager supports operational excellence, mentors junior team members, contributes to continuous improvement, and assists with business development. The position primarily operates in a professional office environment. Regular travel is not required, though occasional travel of up to 10% may be needed for off-site meetings, training, or company events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field.
At least 7 years of progressive project management experience, preferably in engineering, environmental, or construction industries.
Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex, high-impact projects in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar project management tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
In-depth knowledge of project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage diverse teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Experience managing project financials, contracts, and vendor relationships.
Ability to travel to job sites and regional offices as needed; occasional travel may be up to 10%.
Self-directed, highly organized, and able to manage competing priorities in a matrixed or decentralized organization.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree or PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Lead multiple concurrent projects throughout their lifecycle, from pre-construction and estimation through final closeout, ensuring safe, timely, and on-budget delivery.
Develop project plans covering scope, schedule, budget, resource allocation, and risk management.
Coordinate and communicate with clients, internal teams, subcontractors, and consultants to align objectives and meet project requirements.
Monitor project progress, milestones, deliverables, and financials; identify variances and implement corrective actions.
Oversee contract administration, permitting, and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
Lead project meetings, facilitate decisions, and maintain organized documentation and reporting for stakeholders.
Guide project teams, mentor junior staff, and promote effective project execution and collaboration practices.
Support business development through proposal development, scope definition, and client presentations.
Improve project management processes, tools, and workflows.
Resolve escalated issues and conflicts to maintain project continuity and client satisfaction.