Senior Project Manager

S.J. Louis•Fairfax, VA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

S.J. Louis Construction is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead complex heavy civil and underground infrastructure projects from preconstruction through closeout. This is a senior role with full accountability for project outcomes across safety, schedule, budget, quality, and client relationships on projects including large-diameter pipeline installations, pump stations, deep utility systems, and heavy civil work. This is a hybrid position with time split between the office, home, and project sites. S.J. Louis covers all project-related travel expenses and pays a daily per diem for overnight assignments.

Requirements

10 to 15 years of construction project management experience in heavy civil or underground utility work
At least 7 years managing projects involving underground utilities, large-diameter pipelines, pump stations, or heavy civil infrastructure
Experience managing projects valued at $10M to $50M or more
Strong working knowledge of gravity sewer, force mains, water mains, large-diameter pipelines (48-inch and larger), deep excavation, shoring, dewatering, and trenchless methods
Experience with FRP/GRP, PCCP, ductile iron, HDPE, and steel casing pipe systems
Background in CPM scheduling, budget management, change order control, and subcontractor management
Experience managing construction in active municipal environments and public right-of-way
Proficient in Procore and Bluebeam
Proficient in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
Able to read and interpret civil, structural, mechanical, and utility drawings
Familiar with municipal utility standards, specifications, and permitting

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (equivalent field experience considered)
OSHA 30 Certification
PMP Certification or equivalent advanced project management training
Experience with design-build or CMAR project delivery
Estimating background

Responsibilities

Manage all project phases from planning and procurement through construction, startup, and closeout
Set up project team structure, communication schedules, and decision-making processes
Coordinate subcontractors, engineers, inspectors, vendors, and municipal stakeholders
Lead owner-architect-contractor meetings and serve as the main point of contact for clients
Mentor and develop Project Engineers and Project Managers on the team
Manage project budget, cost forecasting, and margin performance
Lead subcontractor buyout and handle contract administration
Process and negotiate change orders from identification through documentation and approval
Approve invoices and keep job cost reporting accurate and current
Build and manage CPM schedules, milestone plans, and rolling look-aheads
Coordinate long-lead procurement to protect the schedule
Review and interpret civil, structural, mechanical, and utility drawings
Oversee construction sequencing for critical tie-ins, shutdowns, and bypass operations
Identify and work through field conflicts and constructability issues early
Enforce OSHA standards, company safety policies, and applicable municipal utility requirements
Set quality expectations at project start and verify work through inspections and documentation
Maintain complete project records that support decision-making and protect against claims