Senior Project Manager

Speedwell Construction•Manheim, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing construction projects from contract award through completion, ensuring work is delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards. This role works closely with owners, clients, architects, vendors, and subcontractors to drive successful project outcomes. The Senior Project Manager provides strong leadership, sound judgment, and effective problem-solving to balance cost, schedule, and quality, while mentoring and developing less experienced team members. This position requires a leader who leads by example and consistently upholds Speedwell’s core values of diligence, respect, humility, and a sense of urgency.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Strong working knowledge of construction processes, building codes, and safety regulations
Basic understanding of information technology and construction-related systems
Minimum of 10 years of construction experience, including extensive experience managing large-scale, high-budget commercial projects
Proven ability to successfully deliver complex projects while balancing cost, schedule, quality, and client expectations
Effectively manage multistory, multibuilding projects with experience in hotels, apartment complexes, etc.
Experience in precast & post tensioned concrete elevated decks
Experience in $70m and above projects
Valid driver’s license is required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related field
Advanced construction project management skills
OSHA 10-hour certification
Ability to read, write, and interpret contract language, drawings, and specifications
Proficiency in developing and maintaining project schedules using Microsoft Project
Experience with construction-related software such as Bluebeam, Viewpoint, Revit, and Microsoft Project

Responsibilities

Manage, organize, and coordinate all project management activities for assigned projects
Support the estimating team during the bidding process when requested
Lead the contract award and buy-out process, including detailed scope review and negotiation with subcontractors and vendors
Coordinate and lead the preconstruction process to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, logistics, and execution strategy
Develop and maintain a detailed Microsoft Project schedule for each project, updating it throughout the project lifecycle
Review, understand, and approve the three-week look-ahead schedules prepared by the Project Superintendent
Secure all required permits, licenses, and approvals necessary for project execution
Provide direct oversight and mentorship to Project Engineers and Project Administrators in managing subcontracts, purchase orders, submittits, RFIs, warranties, and related processes
Prepare clear, complete, and accurate change order requests for review and approval by all required parties
Monitor project costs and operational expenses, identifying opportunities to control costs and improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality
Oversee accurate and timely project billing in accordance with contract requirements
Manage multiple commercial construction projects and client relationships concurrently
Lead and participate in regular project meetings with owners, architects, and other stakeholders, including subcontractors as appropriate
Provide oversight and support to the Superintendent assigned to each project to ensure effective field execution
Collaborate with the Site Superintendent to ensure full compliance with Speedwell’s Safety Program on each project