Senior Project Manager

Consigli Construction • New London, 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 entire project life cycle, including budget, cost, schedule, risk, resource management, and safety, while providing exceptional customer service. The position oversees implementation of a Raving Fans action plan and plays a key role in business development through networking events, marketing initiatives, proposal preparation, and interviews. The role includes supervisory responsibilities, mentoring and developing team members, and managing project financial and operational performance.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10–15 years of experience in the construction industry in project management or a similar role.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or architecture is preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, superintendents, and assistant superintendents.
• Excellent business judgment and the ability to achieve project objectives while developing and maintaining strong relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with a strong command of applicable contract and legal provisions.
• Ability to multitask and handle competing priorities.
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take action confidently and decisively.
• Excellent diplomatic and communication skills, including the ability to handle and resolve conflicts firmly and fairly.
• Ability to train, develop, and mentor team members.
• Full understanding of corporate profit models and the ability to identify opportunities to optimize margins.
• Ability to develop and use business development skills alongside project management responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• OSH 10 and OSHA-30.
• Cost management software proficiency; Timberline and Sage are preferred.
• Scheduling software proficiency; Primavera P6 is preferred.
• Construction management software proficiency; Procore is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and communicate with field supervision, subcontractors, and vendors to help them work to the project schedule.
• Represent Consigli with owners, architects, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Administer project financial matters, including the owner's contract terms and subcontract agreements.
• Build effective working relationships with clients and project team members.
• Manage multiple projects based on their size, complexity, and type.
• Coordinate continuously with field staff, including the general superintendent, project superintendent, assistant superintendent, and safety manager, on project goals, budget, and schedule.
• Mentor and manage team members on one large project or across multiple projects.
• Provide formal evaluations of team members' performance and progress.
• Oversee team training and professional development plans and assist with their implementation.
• Develop relationships with new clients, owners, architects, and engineers to generate 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 processes.
• Provide constructability reviews of drawings and budget updates as needed.
• Review prime contracts and provide comments to ensure specific contractual conditions are included in subcontract bidding documents.
• Develop the contract schedule with the superintendent.
• Work with the Purchasing Department throughout project procurement and buyout.
• Identify, manage, and report project risks throughout the project life cycle.
• Develop conversion action plans to move projects from preconstruction into construction.
• Develop the project financial plan with the Project Executive and oversee initial budget development and project setup.
• Attend and lead weekly owner/architect/contractor (OAC) and subcontractor meetings, and manage preparation and distribution of meeting minutes.
• Manage and support maintenance of project logs, including RFIs, submittals, and change requests.
• Coordinate with the Project Scheduler to update and distribute the project master schedule using input from the superintendent and project teams.
• Manage and support cost reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and change management throughout the project life cycle.
• Oversee project reporting, including owner meetings, internal cost meetings, financial meetings, and monthly reports.
• Assist the project superintendent and team members in resolving critical issues and RFIs, with a focus on quality, cost, and schedule.
• Manage timely reviews and approval of invoices and subcontractor requisitions.
• Manage the requisition process, maintain and report project cash flow, and address and communicate issues proactively and promptly.

What This Job Offers

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