Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of multiple projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Provide oversight of projects to ensure compliance with Civic Elite policies, procedures, and standards.
• Maintain responsibility for overall project performance, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Absorb and mitigate project risks while promoting a proactive safety culture.
• Oversee all phases of assigned projects, including coordination of field staff, materials, equipment, submittals, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with contract documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules and financial plans, including cost reviews, re-estimates, and profitability analysis.
• Review and approve submittals, schedules of values (SOVs), and major change orders prior to issuance.
• Manage and price change documents, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with project goals.
• Conduct weekly team huddles and maintain consistent communication with direct reports.
• Attend project meetings including Hand-Off, Pre-Planning, PEP, 3M, and other key project reviews as required.
• Perform regular jobsite walks on team projects to monitor progress, quality, safety, and team engagement.
• Complete and manage Plans of Action (POAs) and performance evaluations, including monthly POA reviews and annual evaluations.
• Approve PTO requests and ensure required documentation is completed for unforeseen absences.
• Take necessary actions to ensure projects are profitable and operationally successful.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement and project enhancements.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks throughout all phases of construction.
• Maintain open communication with the Director of Project Management regarding risks, issues, and key developments.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Attend customer and industry events as needed to support company growth and visibility.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement across projects and processes.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, coaching, and training to Project Managers and team members through active involvement in their projects.
• Supervise and support the team to ensure successful project delivery from concept development through planning and execution.
• Establish accountability for team members regarding milestones, deliverables, and performance expectations.
• Manage PM team operations, including goal setting, functional management reviews, and clear communication of objectives

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager or Lead Project Manager for a general contractor.
• Strong background in vertical construction and interior finishes.
• Experience managing multiple projects and project teams simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop PMs and Project Engineers.
• Proficiency with Procore and construction project management systems.
• Solid understanding of construction estimating, budgeting, and cost control.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and contract documents.
• Knowledge of Windows applications, including Microsoft Office and operating software.
• Ability to read detailed (blueprints) plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of construction industry products and accompanying trades.
• Experience performing all essential functions of the Project Engineer position.
• Experience with Construction Estimating.
• Knowledge and proficiency with Civic Elite Scopes of work and Project Management systems.
• Experience building and maintaining strong customer relationships.