Senior Project Manager

Blois Construction • Oxnard, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Project Manager oversees the company’s most complex and high-profile projects from pre-planning through project turnover and retention. The role leads project planning, cost tracking, forecasting, reporting, risk management, and operational oversight, while driving safe, on-schedule, and on-budget delivery. It provides leadership and mentorship to Project Managers, Project Engineers, and project support staff, and serves as a strategic partner to the Vice President of Project Management. The Senior Project Manager also strengthens client relationships, supports the company’s long-term growth, and contributes to operational excellence and the success of the Project Management Department.

Blois Construction, Inc. describes itself as a 100% employee-owned construction company. Its stated values include putting people first, prioritizing safety, continuous improvement, integrity, and delivering results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in underground pipeline construction, heavy civil construction, or related infrastructure projects, with progressive levels of responsibility.
• At least 5 years of experience managing large-scale construction projects and leading project teams.
• Proven experience overseeing multiple concurrent projects with responsibility for budgets, schedules, staffing, and client management.
• Strong understanding of underground utility construction, estimating, scheduling, cost control, contract administration, and risk management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Vista, Control/PXS, and construction management software applications.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor personnel, resolve complex project challenges, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience with forecasting, budgeting, profitability analysis, and project performance management.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, detail-oriented, and effective in fast-paced environments.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams.
• Ability to make sound decisions, manage changing priorities, and deliver consistent results under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with construction scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, planning, and execution for multiple large-scale, complex projects from pre-job through retention, in alignment with company safety standards and operational goals.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and development support to Project Managers, Project Engineers, and project support staff.
• Manage an equitable portion of the company’s project portfolio, supporting successful execution, profitability, resource allocation, and client satisfaction.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, owners, engineers, and stakeholders, maintaining relationships and promoting repeat business.
• Develop project execution strategies, schedules, staffing plans, and risk mitigation plans.
• Oversee contract administration, including subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, claims, force account work, and contract compliance.
• Lead financial management, including budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, progress billing, cash flow management, and monthly WIP reporting.
• Review project performance metrics and implement corrective actions to meet or exceed budget, schedule, quality, and safety expectations.
• Collaborate with Superintendents and field leadership on field operations, resource utilization, and project coordination.
• Lead project meetings, executive reviews, and client updates, communicating project risks and opportunities proactively.
• Support business development and preconstruction through client pursuits, estimating reviews, proposal development, and strategic planning.
• Oversee project documentation, including contracts, RFIs, submittals, schedules, change logs, cost reports, meeting minutes, and closeout documents.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote best practices across project teams and departments.
• Meet or exceed project financial objectives and contribute to the overall success of the Project Management Department.

Benefits

• Employee ownership through the company’s ESOP structure.

What This Job Offers

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