Lead Project Manager - Construction Management

Position: Lead Project Manager 2 - Construction Management
Location: Bridgman

Description

This position is expected to be a field assignment based out of Southwest Michigan, USA. The location of the assignment can vary depending on the job and/or client. We do offer per diem for those that qualify.

Position Description

Significant growth in Sargent & Lundy's (S&L) business over the past few years has driven the need to increase focus and investment in S&L's Construction Management team. This team works closely with our external clients to handle every detail of their needs, as well as with our internal teams to make the projects run as seamlessly as possible.

The Project Manager will bring strong construction leadership, supervise a team of discipline-specific Project Managers, and serve as the primary liaison between clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure alignment on project objectives and requirements. They will guide the team to safely complete the scope of work on schedule and within budget for our clients. We are seeking a proven leader with large-scale nuclear power plant experience who can deliver essential core services through a construction lens while exemplifying our core values.

The core functions within the job scope are:

+  Lead multi-discipline projects from pre-construction through commissioning, turnover, and closeout.

+  Coordinate with lead managers, discipline leads, and construction SMEs across business units.

+  Manage client relationships and expectations; provide timely progress and cost updates; lead performance review meetings.

+  Own scope, schedule (integrated master schedule with phasing and lookaheads), budget/EAC, and performance metrics; maintain baselines and critical path.

+  Manage change orders and assess cost/schedule impacts; incorporate approved changes into plans, schedules, and budgets.

+  Develop project-specific project management and commissioning/testing plans with clear acceptance criteria and turnover requirements.

+  Perform home-office pre-construction planning (constructability, work packaging, installation sequencing, outage integration) prior to site mobilization.

+  Lead and coach site project management and commissioning staff; supervise field teams and provide constructive feedback.

+  Monitor construction and commissioning progress, cost, quality, scope, and safety; keep project documentation current and compliant.

+  Conduct risk assessments throughout the lifecycle; implement mitigation and contingency plans; lead readiness and go/no-go reviews.

+  Oversee subcontractor/supplier execution and contract conformance, support claims and dispute resolution in coordination with the commercial team.

+  Report progress, forecasts, and variances to leadership and the client; drive punch list resolution, final inspections, turnover documentation, and lessons learned.

+  Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future project execution.

+  Ensure the job site remains safe, clean, and orderly through compliance S&L standards.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

The following skills, experience, and qualifications are required:

+  Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution, plus relevant construction experience.

+  15+ years in the construction industry with progressive leadership; at least 5 years managing multiple projects and/or leading teams.

+  Nuclear project experience.

+  Experience delivering under EPC and general contractor (GC) contract models.

+  Proven supervision of construction teams and management of clients, subcontractors, and vendors.

+  Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders, vendors, teammates, and business partners; strong client relationship-building.

+  Workforce planning experience, including determining staffing plans/levels and interviewing/selection.

+  Knowledge of construction labor practices and labor planning.

+  Hands-on use of project controls (cost, schedule, change, risk) on large construction projects.

+  Understanding of process-based project management and start-up testing.

+  Knowledge of quality, safety, and health requirements for large industrial construction sites.

+  OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

+  Proficiency with Microsoft Office; strong organizational and time-management skills.

+  Ability to travel as needed.

+  Core skills: project governance, scheduling, cost management, risk/issue tracking, vendor management, process improvement, team leadership, stakeholder communication, and organizational alignment.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees.

Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee…