Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level oversight and leadership for a portfolio of heavy civil construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
• Establish and drive project execution strategies that align with company objectives, client expectations, and profitability targets.
• Lead the development and implementation of project schedules, staffing plans, procurement strategies, and resource allocation across multiple projects.
• Oversee project performance metrics, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to improve operational efficiency and financial results.
• Maintain executive-level relationships with owners, consultants, municipalities, developers, and key stakeholders.
• Support business development efforts through client engagement, relationship management, proposal reviews, and strategic pursuit planning.
• Maintain overall accountability for the financial performance and profitability of assigned projects and project teams.
• Review and approve project budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, cost reports, and monthly financial analyses.
• Evaluate project risks and opportunities, developing mitigation strategies to maximize project outcomes.
• Oversee change management processes, including contract modifications, claims preparation, delay analysis, and dispute resolution.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to schedule performance, cost control, labor productivity, equipment utilization, and profitability.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on annual business planning, revenue forecasting, and resource planning initiatives.
• Develop future leaders by identifying high-potential employees and creating structured growth opportunities.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration between operations, estimating, safety, accounting, and executive leadership teams.
• Drive standardization of project management processes, reporting procedures, and operational best practices across the company.
• Establish and enforce project governance standards to ensure consistency, compliance, and operational efficiency across all projects.
• Lead periodic project audits to verify compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, quality standards, and safety expectations.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, technology adoption, reporting efficiencies, and process optimization.
• Ensure all projects comply with regulatory requirements, environmental standards, contractual obligations, and company policies.
• Drive implementation and utilization of project management systems, reporting tools, and operational technologies.
• Review and approve major subcontract agreements, procurement strategies, and critical project expenditures.
• Oversee document control processes, project reporting standards, and risk management procedures.
• Serve as the senior company representative for key clients and strategic projects.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships that support repeat business and market growth.
• Represent the company in negotiations involving major contracts, claims, change orders, and dispute resolution efforts.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and support future business opportunities.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of heavy civil construction operations, including earthwork, utilities, grading, and roadway construction.
• Advanced knowledge of construction financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profitability tracking.
• Experience with contract administration, including change orders, claims, and dispute resolution.
• Ability to develop and execute project execution strategies, including scheduling, staffing, procurement, and resource planning.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, specifications, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead risk management and project recovery efforts when needed.
• Strong collaboration skills across operations, estimating, accounting, safety, and executive teams.
• Strong business acumen with a focus on profitability, efficiency, and long-term client relationships.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum High School Diploma and/or GED.
• Experience: 15+ years of experience with Civil and/or Heavy Highway Construction.

Skills

• Knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, means and methods); supervision, estimating, schedules, budget, and safety.
• Knowledge of field concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, specifications, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead risk management and project recovery efforts when needed.
• Strong collaboration skills across operations, estimating, accounting, safety, and executive teams.
• Strong business acumen with a focus on profitability, efficiency, and long-term client relationships.

Benefits

• Six paid holidays.
• Health insurance.
• 401(k) with a discretionary match.
• $10,000 company-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance.
• Exclusive savings at Boot Barn, on gym memberships, free Denver Zoo tickets, airfare, movie tickets, laptops, and more.
• Free Employee Assistance Program with mental health, financial, legal, and family support.