Senior Project Manager - Water Resources - General Contractor

Job Purpose

Provides overall management direction to one or more projects, establishes project objectives and policies, maintains liaison with clients, and monitors construction and financial activities through administrative direction of the onsite superintendent, as well as mentoring Project Engineers and Project Managers.

• Compliance – Support the project team’s efforts to enhance performance metrics relative to profitability, risk management, safety, quality control, and standard operating procedures.
• People – Drive the development of project engineers on your projects. Plan and execute a regular schedule of formal performance reviews and continuous personnel development meetings with project engineers.
• Client Satisfaction – Optimize client relationships through communication and operational excellence; focus on positioning for future work. Engage the Director of Operations to strategically enhance these efforts.

• Operates as a bid lead with actual cost information to enhance and increase the accuracy of future bids.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage projects of large scale and volume, and/or multiple projects at one time.
• Demonstrates the ability to Win Work by participating in Business Development efforts, project proposal preparation, project interviews, and other project pursuit efforts.
• Manages critical subcontractors.
• Negotiates the largest subcontracts and purchase agreements including terms and conditions.
• Manages a project-dedicated staff and establishes roles and expectations for each member.
• Initiates and maintains relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Creates and manages a schedule of values and pay applications.
• Assists in creating and carrying out a job-specific safety plan.
• Ensures a quality control plan is developed and implemented.
• Manages the procurement process including labor, equipment, materials, and subcontracts.
• Prepares and maintains accurate financial forecasting with an emphasis on labor, equipment, and cash flow.
• Manages personnel development.
• Creates and manages the project schedule (cost and resource loaded as required).
• Participates in all preconstruction services, including assisting Risk Management with prequalification and SDI procedures.

• Complete annual and 90‑day performance reviews for Project Engineers and Senior Project Engineers with input from RM/DO.

• The position reports to the Director of Operations.
• The position is a mentor for:
  Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, and Project Manager.
• Position to work closely with Project Superintendent, Superintendent, and Senior Superintendent.

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with clients.
• Experience in participating in and leading labor negotiations.
• Member of a professional organization helpful, officer position preferred.
• Member of a community organization is helpful.
• Participate in career fairs and recruitment.
• Keep up with current technology (BIM, 3D Modelling, Pipe Detailing, Etc.).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• 4‑year BS degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent experience.
• 10‑15 years of construction experience.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to a prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or board of directors.