Senior Construction Project Manager

About the role

The Senior Construction Project Manager (SPM) oversees the entire construction process, from initiation to completion. They build strong relationships with clients and mentor junior Project Managers.

Responsibilities

• Consults with customers to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structures or renovations, and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs and construction schedules.
• Administers construction contracts and conducts progress meetings to monitor job performance and safety schedule.
• Collaborates with the in-house design team to generate drawings for pricing and construction, and works with the owner to meet design and budget goals.
• Manages the preparation of drawings and specification documents, and participates in design reviews.
• Works with the estimating department to advertise and bid on projects, and ensures all necessary permits and licenses are obtained.
• Manages the financial aspects of the job, including internal and external billing and payment tracking.
• Coordinates with superintendents to monitor construction progress, including worker productivity and compliance with building and safety codes.
• Generates schedules addressing the project's development phases, including design/engineering, bidding, buyout, construction, and close-out.
• Adapts to challenges such as weather or owner-requested changes, finding solutions to minimize project delays.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, or business.
• At least fifteen years of project management experience.
• Twenty years of experience in the construction industry.
• Previous experience leading design-build projects.