Senior Project Manager, Operations

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract specifications.
• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of multiple large-scale and technically complex geotechnical projects.
• Drive operational excellence through proactive risk management, quality control, and continuous process improvement.
• Manage and mentor a team of Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and field staff.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for high-value clients and key project stakeholders.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships that support repeat business and strategic partnerships.
• Ensure profitability by managing costs, identifying financial risks, and implementing effective controls.
• Establish and manage project schedules with consideration of milestones, critical paths, and resource availability.
• Identify and mitigate operational, contractual, and safety risks before and during construction.

Requirements

• 8 years with progressive experience in construction project management, with at least 5 years managing large-scale geotechnical, foundation, or heavy civil construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical construction methods, including earth retention, deep foundations, drilled shafts, ground improvement, soil stabilization, and underpinning.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction documents, contracts, and specifications.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug test.
• Local and regional travel as required for projects.
• Focus, stand, walk, kneel, climb, bend, and work from heights or within confined space during assigned shift.
• Able to lift and carry 50 pounds of materials over rough terrain.
• Driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a safe driving record.
• Follow all safety procedures, use proper protective equipment, and help maintain a safe job site by identifying and reporting potential hazards.

Safety

Support the company’s safety and risk management objectives by adhering to established procedures, proactively identifying and addressing potential risks, and contributing to the achievement of safety goals through the use of metrics and continuous improvement efforts. Don’t hurt yourself, don’t hurt anyone else, and don’t let anyone hurt you; a simple philosophy that has been adopted at Schnabel. We live by this belief to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all our employees and subcontractors.

Compensation and Benefits

Total Compensation: Between $130,000.00 - $200,000.00+Competitive Base Salary and Bonus Plan
401(k) with Company Contributions
Health Insurance
Vision and Dental Insurance
Strong PTO Offering
Vehicle Allowance
Company Technology or Stipend
**Salary ranges are determined by a variety of conditions, including regional market factors, relevant experience, education, and skill level. Final offers may vary to ensure alignment with both organizational equity and individual qualifications**
Schnabel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws. We are an E-Verify employer.