Senior Project Manager – Construction Engineering

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

• Lead and manage multiple complex construction engineering projects simultaneously, from pre-construction through project execution and closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, including general contractors, fabricators, erectors, and developers, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Oversee and coordinate project teams across disciplines, including engineers, designers, and subconsultants, ensuring alignment with project objectives, schedules, and budgets.
• Provide leadership and direction on project execution strategies, including constructability, sequencing, and means and methods, to address evolving site conditions and construction challenges.
• Act as a senior escalation point for technical and project-related issues, providing guidance and decision-making support to project teams.
• Plan and manage project staffing, resource allocation, and workload distribution across multiple active projects.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality work product across projects, including adherence to internal QA/QC processes and industry standards.
• Monitor project performance, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk, and take proactive measures to maintain alignment with client expectations and project goals.
• Collaborate with practice leadership to support the growth and development of the Construction Engineering group, including improving project delivery processes and expanding service capabilities.
• Contribute to strategic planning for project pursuits, staffing needs, and long-term growth of the practice.

Technical Leadership & Oversight

• Provide senior-level technical leadership across a wide range of construction engineering services, including temporary works design, shoring and demolition engineering, construction logistics, crane and hoist engineering, rigging and heavy lift analysis, erection sequencing, and delegated structural design.
• Serve as a technical authority for complex projects, guiding engineering approaches and developing practical, field-driven solutions that address constructability, sequencing, and site constraints.
• Lead the development and review of engineering calculations, drawings, and technical reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Oversee and enforce QA/QC processes across projects, ensuring consistency and quality of deliverables across the Construction Engineering team.
• Evaluate structures in temporary and partially completed conditions, ensuring stability and load path integrity throughout all stages of construction.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams during all phases of work, including pre-construction planning, active construction support, and field troubleshooting.
• Support coordination with contractors, fabricators, erectors, and equipment suppliers to develop efficient and constructible engineering solutions.
• Participate in site visits and field evaluations to assess construction conditions, verify assumptions, and assist in resolving complex field issues.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of internal engineering standards, tools, and best practices within the Construction Engineering group.

Team Development & Leadership

• Mentor and develop Project Managers, engineers, and junior staff, providing technical guidance and supporting career growth.
• Support project staffing, workload balancing, and team coordination across multiple active projects.
• Foster a collaborative, problem-solving culture focused on constructability, quality, and responsiveness to field conditions.
• Provide input on staff performance, training needs, and professional development.
• Aid in recruiting and onboarding efforts to support the continued growth of the Construction Engineering team.

Financial and Project Performance

• Manage project financial performance, including budgets, utilization, invoicing, and overall project profitability.
• Develop scopes of work, schedules, and fee proposals aligned with project complexity and client expectations.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address scope, schedule, and budget risks.
• Ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on schedule, and in alignment with client and business objectives.
• Support backlog development by contributing to repeat work and expanding existing client engagements.

Business Development

• Maintain and grow relationships with general contractors, fabricators, erectors, and developers to support repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities within the construction engineering market, particularly in the NYC region.
• Lead or support proposal development, including scope definition, fee development, and client coordination.
• Represent KCI in the industry through client meetings, site visits, and professional networking activities.
• Contribute to strategic growth initiatives and market positioning of KCI’s Construction Engineering services.