Senior Project Manager

Consigli Construction • Fairfield, CT

9d • $176,000 - $197,000

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) is assigned to large, complex projects or multiple projects and serves as the main point of contact and corporate representative for project stakeholders, including owners, OPMs, developers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors. The SPM oversees the full project lifecycle, including budget, cost, schedule, risk, resource management, and safety, while providing exceptional customer service. The role oversees implementation of a Raving Fans action plan and contributes to business development through networking, marketing initiatives, proposal preparation, and interviews. The position has supervisory duties and reports to the Project Executive.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10–15 years of experience in the construction industry in project management or a similar role.
• Knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Executives, Superintendents, and Assistant Superintendents.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including command of applicable contract and legal provisions.
• Ability to multitask and handle competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to take action confidently and decisively.
• Excellent communication and diplomatic skills, including the ability to resolve conflicts effectively in a firm but fair manner.
• Ability to train, develop, and mentor team members.
• Understanding of corporate profit models and ability to identify opportunities to optimize margins.
• Strong business judgment and ability to achieve project objectives while developing and maintaining relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors.
• Business development skills in addition to project management responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or architecture is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• OSH 10 and OSHA-30.
• Proficiency with cost management software; Timberline and Sage preferred.
• Proficiency with scheduling software; Primavera P6 preferred.
• Proficiency with construction management software; Procore preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and communicate with field supervision, subcontractors, and vendors to support work to the project schedule.
• Represent Consigli with owners, architects, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Administer the financial aspects of projects, including owners’ contract terms and subcontract agreements.
• Build effective working relationships with clients and project team members.
• Manage multiple projects according to their size, complexity, and type.
• Coordinate continuously with field staff on project goals, budget, and schedule.
• Manage, mentor, and evaluate team members, and oversee their training and professional development plans.
• Develop relationships with new clients, owners, architects, and engineers to generate new opportunities.
• Lead the development and management of project profit opportunities, including self-perform trades.
• Participate in corporate and Project Management Department operations initiatives.
• Support estimating during proposal and preconstruction; review constructability, drawings, budgets, and prime contract conditions; develop the contract schedule with the Superintendent; and coordinate procurement and buyout with Purchasing.
• Identify, manage, and report project risks throughout the project lifecycle; develop conversion action plans to move projects from preconstruction into construction; and develop the project financial plan with the Project Executive, overseeing initial budget development and project setup.
• Run weekly owner/architect/contractor and subcontractor meetings, and manage the preparation and distribution of meeting minutes.
• Manage project logs, including RFIs, submittals, and change requests.
• Coordinate with the Project Scheduler to update and distribute the master schedule with input from the Superintendent and project teams.
• Manage cost reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee project reporting, including owner meetings, internal cost and financial meetings, and monthly reports.
• Assist the Superintendent and project team in resolving critical issues and RFIs, with a focus on quality, cost, and schedule.
• Manage timely review and approval of invoices and subcontractor requisitions.
• Manage the requisition process, maintain and report project cash flow, and address and communicate issues proactively.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior