Senior Project Manager - Orlando, FL

Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. With about 31,000 employees and over €5.4 billion in revenue in 2025, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas. Bilfinger North America spans from Florida to Alaska, delivering national general contracting, industrial maintenance, turnaround solutions, chemical manufacturing, assembly services, and turbine manufacturing.

About the role

The Senior Project Manager oversees the day-to-day management, coordination, and control of multiple projects and/or contracts, serving as the primary leader of the construction program. Projects typically range from $2,000 to $500,000 each or up to $1,500,000 annually. This role may include direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage all project facets to ensure completion within budget, on time, and with quality work.
• Manage projects in accordance with contract requirements, company systems, and procedures.
• Respond promptly to contract agreements, instructions, and inquiries from authorized personnel.
• Enforce Quality Control Plan and implement Site Safety.
• Attend pre-construction, progress, and other project meetings; provide minutes.
• Conduct pre-issuance site visits to assess existing conditions and client needs.
• Develop detailed project scope of work, including AutoCAD drawings, renderings, material approximations, and quantity counts.
• Review proposal scope of work, specifications, and drawings to ensure clarity of project requirements and client expectations.
• Manage project work packages and solicit detailed proposals for each definable feature of work.
• Review and approve proposal packages for client submission; attend negotiations to support the proposal.
• Oversee project close-out, including obtaining required documentation, assisting in pre-final inspections, and preparing As-Built drawings.
• Perform independent reviews of estimates based on technical specifications, scope of work, and drawings; conduct detailed quantity take-offs and enter line items into Unit Price Book software.
• Confirm all necessary line items are included in estimates and unnecessary items are excluded.
• Coordinate subcontractor buyout, including site visits, proposal tracking, and data entry in project management software.
• Review project cost requirements for compliance with project needs and company procedures.
• Negotiate with subcontractors; review and approve subcontractor agreements.
• Manage the submittal process.
• Establish and maintain project start, progress, and completion schedules.
• Utilize schedules, RFI and submittal logs, cost information, and status meetings to ensure timely and profitable project completion.
• Engage with new and existing customers to discuss needs, propose solutions, and identify opportunities to enhance service and grow business.
• Assist proposal and business development departments with requests for information and proposal reviews.
• Ensure compliance with company Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) guidelines and local requirements (e.g., OSHA, USACE EM385.1.1).
• Drive between project sites, which may be miles apart or from the assigned office; occasional travel may be required.
• Mentor and train operations team members.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in the construction industry with a commercial or industrial general contractor.
• Extensive experience managing and coordinating multiple projects, personnel, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Proficient in producing detailed fixed-price estimates using RS Means or other published unit price books.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods.
• Effective negotiating skills.
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating integrity and collaboration.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including clear and professional presentation of information.
• Familiarity with evolving technology, design, and systems (e.g., Microsoft Office suite, ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam).
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (highly desired).

Skills

• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic work environment.
• Collaboration with diverse teams and backgrounds.
• Mentoring and training team members.

Working Conditions

• Performance of duties in an office environment and at construction sites, which may involve various weather conditions.
• Ability to walk on far, uneven, or temporary terrain and surfaces.
• Regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, or reaching.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.