Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

The key responsibilities associated with this role include :

Portfolio Oversight & Strategic Project Leadership

Lead and manage a portfolio of construction projects, ensuring successful execution from planning through closeout.

Provide strategic oversight and support to direct reports managing individual projects, ensuring consistency in delivery, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.

Establish and enforce project governance standards, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and customer expectations.

Team Management & Development

Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of project managers, fostering a high-performance culture and continuous improvement.

Conduct regular check-ins, performance reviews, and coaching sessions to ensure team members are supported and aligned with project objectives.

Allocate resources across projects based on complexity, risk, and strategic priority.

Executive Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as the primary point of escalation for customer and contractor issues across all team-managed projects.

Lead high-level stakeholder meetings to align on scope, schedule, budget, and risk mitigation strategies.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support long-term partnership and program success.

Project Planning & Execution

Ensure all project prerequisites are completed and verified prior to construction start.

Oversee development of scopes of work, proposal reviews, and contract compliance across the team's projects.

Guide implementation of standardized project procedures and best practices.

Site Oversight & Quality Assurance

Conduct site visits across active projects to assess progress, quality, and compliance.

Support project managers in identifying and resolving risks, delays, and quality issues.

Documentation & Reporting

Ensure comprehensive and consistent documentation across all projects, including :

o Project requirements and deliverables

o Submittals, RFIs, and schedules

o Contractor pay applications and change orders

o Final project binders for customer records

Review and approve key project documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Contract & Compliance Management

Ensure all projects adhere to customer-specific procedures, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.

Review and approve change orders and scope adjustments, ensuring proper documentation and stakeholder communication.

Financial & Schedule Oversight

Monitor project budgets and schedules across the portfolio, ensuring alignment with financial controls and procurement timelines.

Review and validate contractor invoices and financial documentation in collaboration with team members.

Risk & Safety Mitigation

Champion a culture of proactive risk identification and mitigation across all projects.

Proactively identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize delays, disruptions, and safety incidents.

Apply experience in safety and risk management to ensure compliance and maintain a secure project environment.

Change & Issue Management

Lead resolution of escalated issues and changes in scope, schedule, or budget.

Support project managers in navigating complex negotiations and stakeholder communications.

Manage changes to project scope, schedule, or budget with proper documentation, stakeholder communication, and formal authorization.

Address and resolve issues or conflicts that arise during construction using negotiation and mediation skills to maintain project momentum.

Ensure all changes and issues are tracked, assessed for impact, and resolved efficiently to keep the project on track.

Training & Enablement

Lead training initiatives for contractors and team members on Gordian software and customer-specific procedures.

Support team members during contract bidding processes and ensure alignment with procurement best practices.

Promote cross-functional collaboration to ensure consistent delivery and stakeholder alignment.

Key Skills The ideal candidate for this role will excel in the following areas.

Customer Obsessed Builds strong relationships through clear communication and proactive support.

Leadership Guides teams with clarity, accountability, and a focus on shared success.

Collaboration Works well with others, encourages teamwork, and values diverse input.

Organization Skilled in managing project documentation and workflows with accuracy and efficiency.

Initiative Takes ownership, anticipates needs, and acts without requiring direction.

Adaptability Responds well to change, learns quickly, and embraces feedback.

Problem Solving Thinks creatively, explores options, and resolves issues effectively.

Professionalism Maintains confidentiality and always acts with integrity.

Qualifications

Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced construction environment.

Proficient in reading construction plans and specifications; experienced in comprehensive price proposal reviews.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent work experience may be considered.

5+ years in construction procurement, management, or general contracting, with experience in both horizontal and vertical construction preferred.

Deep understanding of commercial public construction operations, pricing, contracting, scope development, and estimating.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; capable of managing multiple concurrent projects in both planning and execution phases.

Exceptional communication, customer service, and teamwork skills; flexible, strategic, results-driven, and highly organized.

Highly organized, strategic, and results-driven; able to navigate ambiguity and drive continuous improvement.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); able to create custom tracking tools and reports.

Skilled in construction management platforms such as Procore and MS Project.

Experience with Job Order Contracting (JOC) or IDIQ required, and a solid understanding of public procurement and delivery methods.

Experience with Smartsheet work management software is a plus but not required.

Willingness to travel up to 50% within a designated geographic area.