Senior Project Manager

Consigli Construction • Hartford, CT

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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 project life cycle, including budget, cost, schedule, risk, resource management, and safety, while providing exceptional customer service. The role also oversees implementation of a Raving Fans action plan and contributes to business development through networking, marketing initiatives, proposal preparation, and interviews.

The SPM leads project teams and coordinates with field staff, subcontractors, and vendors to meet project schedules and objectives. The position manages financial and contractual aspects of projects, develops client and team relationships, mentors and evaluates team members, and identifies opportunities to improve project profitability. Responsibilities span preconstruction, procurement, project setup, scheduling, cost and change management, reporting, and resolution of critical project issues.

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.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including command of applicable contract and legal provisions.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to take confident, decisive action.
• Excellent diplomatic and communication skills, including the ability to handle and resolve conflicts firmly and fairly.
• Ability to train, develop, and mentor team members.
• Understanding of corporate profit models and ability to identify opportunities to optimize margins.
• Knowledge and understanding of Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Project Executive, Superintendent, and Assistant Superintendent responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• OSH 10 certification.
• OSHA-30 certification.
• Proficiency with cost management software; Timberline or Sage preferred.
• Proficiency with scheduling software; Primavera P6 preferred.
• Proficiency with construction management software; Procore preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and communicate with field supervision, subcontractors, and vendors to support the project schedule.
• Represent Consigli with owners, architects, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Administer project financial matters, including owner 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 with field staff on project goals, budget, and schedule.
• Mentor team members, provide formal performance evaluations, oversee training and professional development plans, and help implement them.
• Develop relationships with new clients, owners, architects, and engineers to generate new 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; provide constructability reviews and budget updates as needed.
• Review the prime contract and provide comments to ensure contractual conditions are included in subcontract bidding documents.
• Develop the contract schedule with the Superintendent and coordinate with Purchasing throughout procurement and buy-out.
• 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.
• Lead weekly owner/architect/contractor and subcontractor meetings and manage preparation and distribution of meeting minutes.
• Manage project logs, including RFIs, submittals, and change requests.
• Coordinate with the Project Scheduler to update and distribute the project master schedule with input from the Superintendent and project teams.
• Manage 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 Superintendent and other team members in resolving critical issues and RFIs, with a focus on quality, cost, and schedule.
• Manage timely review and approval of invoices and subcontractor requisitions.
• Manage the requisition process, maintain and report project cash flow, and proactively address and communicate issues.
• Apply business development skills alongside project management responsibilities and identify opportunities to optimize project margins.

What This Job Offers

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