Senior Project Manager

Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc.•Appleton, WI

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager leads planning, design, and construction projects and serves as a partner to clients and project teams. The role is responsible for overall project management, financial performance, and client relationships from project initiation through completion. The Senior Project Manager provides leadership across multiple projects, working with clients, consultants, project managers, field leaders, and internal teams to guide project strategy, support team development, and deliver projects safely, efficiently, and in alignment with client expectations. The position calls for a dependable, accountable employee-owner with a positive attitude, high energy, and a commitment to putting forth their best effort. It includes client and project leadership, project execution, financial management, team mentorship, collaboration, and support for a culture focused on safety, quality, and accountability. Travel to project sites and client meetings may be needed. The company offers a competitive salary, an incentive bonus, a benefits package, and participation in a company-funded ESOP. The company is 100% employee-owned and has more than 325 co-owners.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
8–10 years of experience in a construction project management role, with exposure to various scopes of work.
Proven experience leading projects from concept through completion.
Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, and client relationships.
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to travel to project sites and client meetings as needed.
Dependability, accountability, a positive attitude, high energy, and commitment to putting forth best effort.

Responsibilities

Manage client relationships throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients and key project stakeholders.
Lead project teams to achieve client objectives and maintain customer satisfaction.
Manage multiple projects while balancing scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
Identify project challenges and develop solutions to maintain project success.
Oversee projects from planning and design through construction and closeout.
Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions as needed.
Ensure projects meet contractual requirements, company standards, and client expectations.
Facilitate project meetings and maintain clear stakeholder communication.
Review project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
Monitor project costs and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
Manage change orders, invoicing, and project cash flow.
Ensure timely and accurate project reporting.
Guide, mentor, and support Field Project Managers and other team members.
Assist with onboarding and training new employees.
Support employee development through coaching and knowledge sharing.
Promote a culture focused on safety, quality, and accountability.
Support process improvements that enhance project delivery and team performance.
Ensure compliance with company policies and project requirements.