Senior Project Manager

Overview

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing construction projects from contract award through completion, ensuring work is delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards. This role works closely with owners, clients, architects, vendors, and subcontractors to drive successful project outcomes. The Senior Project Manager provides strong leadership, sound judgment, and effective problem-solving to balance cost, schedule, and quality, while mentoring and developing less experienced team members.

This position requires a leader who leads by example and consistently upholds Speedwell’s core values of diligence, respect, humility, and a sense of urgency.

• Manage, organize, and coordinate all project management activities for assigned projects
• Support the estimating team during the bidding process when requested
• Lead the contract award and buy-out process, including detailed scope review and negotiation with subcontractors and vendors
• Coordinate and lead the preconstruction process to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, logistics, and execution strategy
• Develop and maintain a detailed Microsoft Project schedule for each project, updating it throughout the project lifecycle
• Review, understand, and approve the three-week look-ahead schedules prepared by the Project Superintendent
• Secure all required permits, licenses, and approvals necessary for project execution
• Provide direct oversight and mentorship to Project Engineers and Project Administrators in managing subcontracts, purchase orders, submittals, RFIs, warranties, and related processes
• Prepare clear, complete, and accurate change order requests for review and approval by all required parties
• Monitor project costs and operational expenses, identifying opportunities to control costs and improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality
• Oversee accurate and timely project billing in accordance with contract requirements
• Manage multiple commercial construction projects and client relationships concurrently
• Lead and participate in regular project meetings with owners, architects, and other stakeholders, including subcontractors as appropriate
• Provide oversight and support to the Superintendent assigned to each project to ensure effective field execution
• Collaborate with the Site Superintendent to ensure full compliance with Speedwell’s Safety Program on each project

• Attitude:
  Maintains a positive, professional attitude toward work, the Company, industry partners, and customers; demonstrates resilience and a solution-oriented mindset
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Listens actively, maintains confidentiality, builds trust, and approaches conflict resolution with a focus on collaboration and solutions
• Oral and Written Communication:
  Communicates clearly, professionally, and confidently; participates effectively in meetings; seeks clarification when needed; reads, writes, and comprehends instructions, correspondence, and project documentation
• Teamwork:
  Builds morale and shared commitment to project goals; balances team and individual responsibilities; supports others’ success; provides and welcomes constructive feedback
• Customer Service:
  Anticipates and responds to customers’ needs with professionalism and urgency, even in demanding situations; follows through on requests for assistance
• Professionalism:
  Approaches others with tact, respect, and integrity; represents the Company in a manner consistent with its values and standards
• Planning/Organizing:
  Prioritizes and plans work activities effectively; uses time and resources efficiently; identifies and plans for additional resources when required; coordinates the work of others to achieve project objectives
• Adaptability:
  Adjusts effectively to changing conditions, priorities, delays, or unexpected events while maintaining focus on project goals
• Attendance/Punctuality:
  Consistently arrives at work and meetings on time and prepared
• Dependability:
  Meets deadlines, follows through on commitments, and works extended hours when necessary to achieve project goals
• Initiative:
  Proactively seeks responsibility, identifies opportunities for…