Senior Project Manager
MOHR Talent · Naperville, IL · 1 mo ago
Project Management$160k–$190k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead project teams from pre-construction through final closeout on complex heavy civil infrastructure projects, including: Bridges, Highways, Rail, Tunnels, Retaining Walls, Drainage Systems.
- Manage daily construction activities, schedules, field operations, productivity, and project performance.
- Ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, contract requirements, and safety standards.
- Oversee project budgets, schedules, reporting, and overall project execution.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and safety programs.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive CPM schedules using Primavera P6.
- Maintain overall responsibility for project schedule, budget, and financial performance.
- Prepare and manage: Monthly cost reports, pay applications, subcontractor accruals, cash flow projections.
- Manage subcontractor and supplier billing cycles while ensuring timely approvals.
- Partner with the Safety Department to develop and implement project-specific safety plans.
- Promote a zero-incident safety culture across all project activities.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
- Implement quality control initiatives that improve project execution and client satisfaction.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for project owners and clients.
- Lead coordination meetings with DOT agencies, municipalities, consultants, and other public stakeholders.
- Prepare and present project updates, progress reports, change order logs, claims documentation, and executive reporting.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project partners.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
- 10+ years of heavy civil construction project management experience.
- Experience managing complex transportation or infrastructure projects.
- Proven leadership experience managing Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and project support staff.
- Strong understanding of: Project budgeting, Cost forecasting, Scheduling, Contract administration, Change order management, Risk management.
- Experience developing and maintaining CPM schedules using Primavera P6.
- Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in active construction environments and travel to project sites as needed.