SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

About You

You have unique experience in our industry, mentoring others, solving complex problems, and growing. Solutions-oriented, you bring a positive attitude, curious listening skills, and a solutions mindset to the table. Communicative, you value your strong communication skills and appreciate open dialogue. You know how to share information with team members at all organizational levels and build rapport with clients, trade partners, project teams, and field crews.

About Us

At Lewis, where every employee is an owner, our people are empowered to make decisions – big and small – to meet the goals of our clients. We are passionate about our work and driven to build quality buildings that stand the test of time. With fulfillment as one of our six core values, Lewis has a collaborative and supportive culture committed to the success and development of our people.

Position Summary

The Senior Project Manager’s (Sr. PM) responsibility is to successfully lead and execute all aspects of project delivery, including sales, preconstruction, construction execution, and warranty management. The Sr. PM will lead, develop, and manage teams to successfully execute projects, promote professional development, and ensure employees are fulfilled in their work. Beyond specific project assignments, the Sr. PM will provide Company leadership, participating in committees, initiatives, and/or industry associations to further the interests of the Company. Act as a representative of the Company at all times (internally and externally), leading by example.

Primary Functions And Essential Responsibilities

• Marketing and Business Development:

  • Act as a leader in assigned marketing and business development
  • Develop and maintain close working relationships with clients
  • Lead the sales process, creating a “Win Strategy” including the development of content for written proposals, and team preparation for the interview phase

• Project Management:

  • Provide management and oversight for a single large project or multiple small to medium-sized construction projects
  • Lead the bid/budget process that includes reviewing the bid documents, owner contracts, bid personnel assignments, and supervising bid day activities
  • Provide direction for the estimating and preconstruction effort to include coordinating the purchasing and operations of assigned projects
  • Follow projects from preconstruction through close-out and warranty periods
  • Monitor cost reports, labor resources, schedule, and safety programs
  • Cook up and coordinate peer reviews and project performance audits on assigned projects
  • Ensure assigned work delivers successful outcomes – original profit expectations met or exceeded, project duration meets or exceeds contract schedule, quality meets owner expectations, OSHA recordable rate is below Company KPI, and relationships with Owner, Architect, and Contractor are strong
  • Review, approve, and execute owner change orders, and when necessary, review and approve subcontract and supply agreement drafts
  • Supervise production and maintenance of construction schedules in addition to the compilation of the monthly profit projections
  • Work with the Project Superintendent and Site Safety Personnel to establish the project-specific safety program that meets all of the Lewis Safety requirements as well as any specific requirements of our client and/or owner
  • Actively contribute to safety-based planning during the preconstruction and planning phase
  • Promote a culture of safety at all times
  • Conduct required monthly safety inspections on your projects
  • Actively contribute to and support all incident investigations (RCAs, etc.) on the project

• Leadership and Communication:

  • Develop and mentor employees in their career development and personal fulfillment
  • Collaborate with operational leadership on team assignments and workforce forecasting
  • Resolve labor relations problems on assigned projects
  • Accept and maintain other internal management duties, responsibilities, and special assignments in a leadership role for the company
  • Adhere to and promote Company values

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent
• 10 – 15 years of industry experience preferred
• Computer knowledge and proficiency, including Microsoft Office products
• Capability of dealing with employees, owners, architects, engineers, and project subcontractors is required
• Exhibits strong leadership qualities
• Skills and ability to develop industry relationships and expand professional networks that have potential to generate future sales opportunities
• Flexible with the aptitude to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through problem-solving capabilities
• Demonstrates commitment and belief in transformative safety practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail; excellent time management and organization skills
• Ability to solve challenging and complex problems
• Excellent decision-making and delegation skills
• Ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areas in order to achieve a common business objective
• Ability to understand industry trends and their impact on business
• Ability to continue professional development in order to keep up-to-date with emerging technologies, methods, and best practices
• OSHA 10
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification desired

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Requires work on active commercial construction sites. When onsite, employees are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the Company’s safety policies and as required per weather conditions. Standard hours, plus evening and weekend work, including work-related events.

RANGE

$150 to $203K

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plan with medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account supporting physical wellness for employees and their pets
• Employer-funded Headspace membership supporting mental wellness
• Health Savings Account with annual employer-sponsored contributions
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (enrollment covered at no cost to you)
• 401(k) with a competitive matching program
• Support for a financially healthy future
• Volunteer PTO and charitable giving matching programs

Application Instructions

Do not apply for this position. This job posting is provided as-is and does not contain application instructions.