Senior Project Manager

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing all aspects of construction projects, including budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and quality control. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in construction management, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of delivering successful projects on time and within budget.
 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage construction projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to project goals, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Develop project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate and collaborate with project stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and regulatory agencies.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and expenditures, including cost estimation, procurement, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Monitor and control project progress, risks, issues, and changes, and implement corrective actions as needed to keep projects on track.
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to assess construction activities, quality of workmanship, safety compliance, and adherence to specifications.
• Lead project meetings, communicate project status updates, milestones, and key decisions to stakeholders, and ensure effective collaboration and alignment.
• Manage project documentation, including contracts, permits, drawings, specifications, change orders, and closeout documents.
• Supervise project teams, including project engineers, site supervisors, subcontractors, and support staff, and provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship.
• Maintain open communication channels with client, regulator, or other stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Operations Manager and General Superintendent on the allocation of shared resources such as personnel and equipment.
• Serve as company representative at required project meetings or hearings and prepare documentation, as necessary.
• Perform an in-depth review of all essential elements of projects assigned to identify challenges to mitigate or opportunities to realize.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, specifications, safety regulations, environmental standards, and industry best practices.
• Ensure all on-site compliance with project procedures, safety program requirements, work rules, and company policies.
• Apply expert-level knowledge in heavy civil construction, materials, equipment, and risk management.
• Regular attendance is required according to company policy to ensure the crew can operate at the normal efficiency level.
• Performs other duties of a similar or related nature as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, techniques, materials, equipment, and industry standards.
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, risk management, and problem-solving.
• Proficiency in project management software, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective leadership, communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, team members, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Experience with contract management, subcontractor/vendor management, and procurement processes.
• Familiarity with specifications, standards, regulations, permits, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent understanding of industry practices, processes, and standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, sustainability, and ethical business practices.
• Proficient with construction software/internet-based programs: HCSS HeavyJob, Microsoft Office, CMiC, Primavera P6.

Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent combination of technical training and/or extensive experience in construction, design, finance, and management required.
• Minimum ten (10) years of related construction experience and in managing construction projects required, with a minimum of three (3) years of TXDoT experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager in the construction industry, with a track record of successfully managing large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clear MVR.

Physical Requirements:
• Frequent walking on uneven surfaces, including ground in varying weather conditions.
• Regularly sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend on an occasional basis.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• Occasionally climb stairs or ladders, etc.
• Regularly work near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Exposure to outdoor environment with machinery/equipment in the surrounding area.
• This position requires the use and operation of a personal and/or company vehicle.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment, including steel-toe shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, etc.
• Able to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to push/pull 20+ lbs.
• Must be able to lift/carry 20+ lbs.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position routinely requires the use of personal and/or company vehicles on company business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license, and maintain an acceptable driving record. Employees in this position may be subject to random Motor Vehicle Record and alcohol and drug testing as a condition of continued employment.