Senior Project Manager
About The Position
The Senior Project Manager – Construction oversees project profitability and success from estimate preparation and review through construction and on-time, on-budget completion. The role manages multiple projects, with values ranging from $500 to approximately $20,000,000, and strengthens existing customer relationships while developing new business opportunities. The Senior Project Manager leads project teams whose membership may vary by project and supports the professional development of other team members. The position requires expertise in mechanical construction practices, project estimating, preconstruction, project scheduling, procurement, subcontract administration, field coordination, project financial forecasting, safety, and closeout. The role works with customers and field leadership to align designs, budgets, installation, and project execution with customer needs and company strategy. Routine driving to project sites is required, and infrequent overnight travel may be needed depending on project assignments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of field and relevant project leadership experience.
- Minimum of 7–10 years of relevant experience.
- Thorough knowledge of mechanical construction industry practices, processes, and standards, including systems design, installation, and servicing.
- Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems and basic knowledge of plumbing systems and industrial processes.
- Ability to maximize project-team performance using effective management techniques.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and persuasion.
- Time-management and organizational skills.
- Basic financial acumen to manage project budgets and performance.
- Knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
- Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict-management skills.
- Ability to drive projects through completion.
- Routine daily driving to project sites.
- Infrequent overnight travel may be required depending on project assignments.
- Ability to walk on uneven surfaces, climb ladders, bend, kneel, and lift; the position also involves sitting and standing and using a telephone, keyboard, and computer monitor.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review plan/specification and conceptual estimates, including for design/build/assist work.
- Guide customers toward building lifecycle solutions that align with their mission.
- Work with customers to ensure conceptual designs and budgets meet their needs and expectations.
- Partner with field leadership to ensure projects are installed on schedule and meet design criteria.
- Lead preconstruction activities, including project execution planning, estimate reviews, procurement, subcontractor selection, subcontract issuance, submittals, and schedule development.
- Establish project objectives, procedures, and performance standards within company policies and standard operating procedures.
- Forecast project profitability monthly, identify trends, and adjust project execution plans as needed.
- Manage subcontractor proposal requests and scope reviews, and issue subcontracts.
- Establish and monitor schedules for field and subcontractor progress.
- Assist with coordinating safety programs and oversee job-site safety reviews.
- Coordinate project correspondence.
- Identify and pursue future project opportunities through internal and external networking, in collaboration with the Vice President of Operations – Service and Special Projects and others.
- Understand US Engineering sister-company offerings and promote their services when appropriate.
- Support team members’ professional development through education, mentoring, and ongoing feedback.
- Conduct quarterly performance assessments of support staff and assist with feedback for field leadership.
- Align project execution plans with US Engineering’s strategic direction.
- Manage WBS and work packs and facilitate VC/MX.
- Build, maintain, and track project CPM schedules.
- Host weekly internal coordination meetings.
- Create and track project closeout, including equipment startups, QA/QC, commissioning, and warranty.
- Manage project teams and multiple projects through completion.
Benefits
- Year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance.
- Paid time off.
- Health, dental, and vision plans.
- Matching retirement contributions.
- Matching 529 contributions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
