Senior Project Manager

Improve Group • Tucson, AZ

33d • $100,000 - $130,000 • Remote

About The Position

Improve Group (IG) Senior Project Managers drive the success of our project implementation on key strategic projects. As the Sr. PM, you will synthesize and uphold a clear system of records for each assigned IG project, enabling you to provide a comprehensive weekly overview to the VP of Operations. Additionally, your expertise will support other PM’s to ensure operational continuity across all functions.
This role is required to be based in one of the following locations: Albuquerque, Phoenix, El Paso, or Tucson. Frequent travel is required, estimated to be 30%–60% of total time worked.

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in managing Construction or similar projects.
• Experience in construction estimating practices.
• Ability to manage and maintain project schedules.
• Ability to work in various scheduling software and estimating programs.
• Proven experience training and mentoring others.
• Ability to drive projects and project teams forward even when conditions are uncertain.
• Ability to adapt to managing projects that range beyond the traditional construction scope.
• Ability to travel to job sites to meet with customers and resources.
• Must be proficient with MS Suite applications including Outlook, Teams Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Dynamics.
• Knowledge of construction processes, techniques, and industry best practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with others/function as part of a team and maintain good working relationships within other IG departments in a variety of time zones.
• Strong business communication acumen (written and verbal).
• Clean driving record with proof of insurance and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to gain access to DoD facilities (required).

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification strongly preferred.
• Experience in conducting complete project scope reviews.
• Proven success in managing multiple DoD/Federal projects successfully.
• Experience working in and designing for secure government environments is preferred.
• Prior Military experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first-level support to other PMs in developing their project plans—providing guidance on day-to-day execution to drive consistency in project delivery and enhance the quality of weekly updates to the VP of Operations. When issues exceed your expertise, you’ll escalate them directly to the VP of Operations. By sharing your expertise and mentoring colleagues, you’ll foster project success across the team.
• Perform “pre contract” site assessment support as needed, as delegated and identified by the VP of Operations, to verify scopes and assist in determining the best path forward on new projects.
• Support the PM’s by assisting them as necessary in proactively managing project risks, including financial, safety, and contractual risks. Consult with VP of Operations as needed to ensure mitigation strategies are implemented early in the project lifecycles.
• Support VP of Operations in the development and coaching of the Project Management team to effectively manage complex projects with committed timelines and budgets.
• Participate in regular meetings with the VP of Operations to review team workloads and provide feedback to help identify future staffing needs, adjust current assignments, and inform long-term resourcing decisions.
• Support the development and implementation of site-specific safety programs and protocols for both IG employees and subcontractors, ensuring alignment with IG’s overall safety policy, training, and standards.
• Participate in training new hires on project management practices, workflows, and systems to ensure consistency and successful onboarding within the PM team.
• Review project scope with the Sales and Design Team to confirm deliverables and ensure alignment across teams.
• Identifying gaps or risks in proposals.
• Evaluate and select appropriate subcontractors and vendors for the execution of defined scope elements.
• Compile external estimates and develop comprehensive, firm fixed-price proposals for client-facing documentation.
• Prepare detailed product submittal packages and formal documentation—collaborating with the Design Team as needed—and submit for client approval prior to issuing purchase orders to vendors.
• Internal informational sessions with the project team to align on scope, schedule, and responsibilities.
• On-site kickoff meetings with key stakeholders to confirm expectations and project readiness.
• Coordinate and conduct regular travel to project sites for check-ins or closeout as the complexity of each project requires. Prepare necessary reports related to such visits.
• Manage product orders, deliveries, and related logistics.
• Coordinate with relevant team members to track all orders and delivery dates, which includes incorporating critical path items into Gantt schedules.
• Meticulously track the status of every project.
• Strategically guide projects to completion.
• Create Gantt schedules for each project and maintain them on a weekly basis to ensure timely delivery of scope.
• Coordinate daily check-ins and weekly status meetings with an on-site supervisor and/or implementation teams.
• Respond to any challenges and changes that arise.
• Performing all necessary quality assurance/quality control checks prior to client final walkthroughs.
• Preparing and distributing comprehensive project closeout packages to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Completing project closeouts with final photography, job costing reports, and resolution of any outstanding warranty items.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary ($100,000-$130,000)
• Participation in the Employee Company Bonus (annual)
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). An ESOP is an employee benefit plan that enables employees to own part or all of the company they work for, through granted stocks to employees
• 401K retirement company match
• Medical (90% premium company paid, for employee), dental, vision, company covered life insurance and disability (short and long term), optional additional life insurance
• Annual company-wide event to celebrate our culture and connect with the entire workforce
• PTO, Bereavement, Paid New Parent Leave, and Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed