Construction Senior Project Manager - Pittsburgh

About the role

Higley Construction is celebrating 100 years of building community and is 100% employee-owned. The Senior Project Manager (Sr. PM) role is responsible for leading multiple complex projects, focusing on strategic initiatives, business development, and organizational leadership.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate high ratings for client satisfaction, safety performance, and project execution on projects led.
• Identify and manage project risks and requirements within owner contracts.
• Establish and manage project schedules, including critical milestones, and hold stakeholders accountable for on-time performance.
• Lead OAC and subcontractor meetings.
• Generate and mine new business leads through professional relationships, community involvement, and industry connections.
• Lead company-wide initiatives to improve project management and construction execution.
• Identify and pursue self-perform work opportunities, ensuring strategic alignment with company capabilities.
• Champion RFQ/RFP pursuits, leading proposal development and ensuring compelling, competitive submissions.
• Review and negotiate Owner contracts, identifying and mitigating risks while ensuring compliance with all requirements.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring each meets safety, quality, and financial objectives.
• Manage complex projects, demonstrating expertise in problem-solving, conflict resolution, and risk mitigation.
• Guide project teams in schedule development, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and operational goals.
• Provide staff oversight, mentoring Project Managers (PMs) and Project Engineers (PEs) to enhance team performance and professional growth.
• Approve subcontractor/vendor purchase orders (POs) and contracts, ensuring alignment with budget and scope.
• Review and approve Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contracts, ensuring profitability and risk mitigation.
• Optimize resource utilization, ensuring efficient deployment of personnel and materials.
• Maximize project profitability, identifying areas for cost savings and revenue enhancement.
• Ensure diversity and SDI (Subcontractor Default Insurance) adherence, maintaining compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Drive timely financial closeouts, ensuring all contract requirements are met, and final payments are secured.
• Lead timely issue resolution, proactively addressing project challenges before they escalate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Industry certifications (such as PE, OSHA, USGBC, CMAA, ASHE) are a plus.
• 15-20+ years of increasing responsibility in construction project management.