Senior Project Manager

PCL Construction•Arvada, CO

29d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Project Manager for PCL Construction Services, Inc. in Denver, Colorado, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact on innovative projects that shape the future of your community. Calling Denver our US headquarters since 1975, we’re committed to the community where we live and work. We build on our strong relationships with industry partners to deliver unique, innovation solutions specific to our client needs. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams. PCL Construction has been recognized by Denver Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in the Giant category in 2025.

Requirements

Postsecondary education or training in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline.
Gold Seal certification (CDN).
15+ years of progressive construction experience with multiple contract delivery types as a leader and mentor preferred.
In-depth knowledge and application of safety and environment principles/ procedures/legislation.
In-depth knowledge of construction industry and company operations, including building materials, construction specifications, methods and procedures, safety and quality management practices for large, complex, and more diverse projects.
Experience with diverse project types, delivery and construction methods, and sequencing and timelines.
Strong knowledge of and ability to apply project construction laws and building codes and to leverage such knowledge.
Understanding of and experience with collective agreements and jurisdiction assignment for multi-trade sites.
Thorough understanding of insurance, bonding, and legal requirements.
Effective verbal, written, presentation, and communication skills.
Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to monitor and forecast project resources and staffing for the project.
Ability to identify staffing and hourly labor issues.

Nice To Haves

12 months of estimating or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and maintains the project safety program for a safe work environment. Creates and influences safety culture as a mentor and model.
Conducts job site tours and safety inspections and leads by example to ensure that policies, procedures, environmental programs and safety standards are followed.
Conducts site and safety inspections, attends progress meetings, leads by example, reviews incidents, near misses, HSE reports, and statistics, and effects change to ensure that project safety standards, legislation, and environmental programs are followed.
Liaises with clients to ensure that projects are constructed as per quality and safety standards, and contract.
Leads to secure new work by participating in estimates, working with trade contractors, and/or participating in proposals and presentations.
Oversees the development and implementation of quality management plan and quality culture with stakeholder buy-in.
Understands client drivers and offers value engineering proposals for functionality, cost, and/or schedule benefit to the client while maintaining value-added outcomes as part of our solution provider service where warranted.
Develops or oversees the Project Execution Plan (PEP) with the superintendent.
Coordinates, monitors, and manages design deliverable schedule to facilitate and/or assist with permits, procurement, shop drawings, off-site production, construction and commissioning in conjunction with the review and signoff by the client.
Conducts review of design and seeks resolution from the design team with respect to compliance, scope creep, cost optimization, code requirements, procurement, safety in design, construction sequencing, and constructability.
Conducts review of design documentation, leveraging the necessary team members, and seeks resolution from the design team with respect to level of design completeness, accuracy, and quality as applicable to various design stages and construction.
Oversees and monitors project performance status reports for schedule, costs, equipment, manpower, materials, safety and environment, cost forecast, and quality control, and QUEST programs.
Monitors production and reviews work of assigned resources to ensure that project time, cost, and quality objectives are met.
Identifies scope gaps, technical risk, and areas requiring interdisciplinary coordination from the design documents.

Benefits

Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
401(k) with company match
Industry-leading medical, dental and vision benefits
Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
Life, AD&D and disability insurance
Paid parental leave and family care support
HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions