Senior Project Manager - Water - Dayton

Job Purpose

Provides overall management direction to one or more water resources projects, establishes project objectives and policies, maintains liaison with clients, and monitors construction and financial activities through administrative direction of the onsite superintendent, as well as mentoring Project Engineers and Project Managers.

Key Focus Areas

• Compliance – Support the project team’s efforts to enhance performance metrics relative to profitability, risk management, safety, quality control, and standard operating procedures.
• People – Drive the development of project engineers on your projects. Plan and execute a regular schedule of formal performance reviews and continuous personnel development meetings with project engineers.
• Client Satisfaction – Optimize client relationships through communication and operational excellence; focus on positioning for future work. Engage the Director of Operations to strategically enhance these efforts.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a bid lead with actual cost information to enhance and increase the accuracy of future bids.
• Manage large‑scale and high‑volume projects, or multiple projects simultaneously.
• Participate in business development efforts, including project proposal preparation, project interviews, and other pursuit activities.
• Negotiate major subcontractors and purchase agreements, including terms and conditions.
• Manage a project‑dedicated staff, establishing roles and expectations for each member.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Create and manage a schedule of values and pay applications.
• Assist in creating and carrying out a job‑specific safety plan.
• Ensure a quality control plan is developed and implemented.
• Manage the procurement process for labor, equipment, materials, and subcontracts.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial forecasts with emphasis on labor, equipment, and cash flow.
• Oversee personnel development.
• Create and manage the project schedule (cost and resource loaded as required).
• Participate in all pre‑construction services, including assisting Risk Management with prequalification and SDI procedures.

People Management and Development

• Complete annual and 90‑day performance reviews for Project Engineers and Senior Project Engineers with input from Risk Management/Director of Operations.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to the Director of Operations.
• Mentors Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, and Project Manager.
• Works closely with Project Superintendent, Superintendent, and Senior Superintendent.

Competencies

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Clear oral and written communication.
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with clients.
• Experience in participating in and leading labor negotiations.
• Membership in professional or community organizations is helpful; officer positions preferred.
• Participation in career fairs and recruitment.
• Keeping up with current technology (BIM, 3D Modeling, Pipe Detailing, etc.).

Qualifications

• 4‑year BS degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent experience.
• 10–15 years of construction experience.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; respond to inquiries or complaints; write speeches and articles; present information to top management, public groups, or boards.
• Mathematical Skills: Proficiency with probability, statistical inference, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Reasoning Ability: Define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, interpret technical instructions, and handle abstract and concrete variables.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook; experience with Primavera/Oracle scheduling, Sage Timberline, AutoCAD, and Viewpoint is a plus.
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Valid driver’s license with clean record; LEED certification, PE certification, and ICRA/Healthcare Construction certificates are a plus.

Physical Demands

Light or low amount of physical exertion; limited manual dexterity; minimal or low level of stamina and endurance. Must maintain regular attendance, work overtime as assigned, travel overnight as required, drive long distances, and work in cold, hot, dusty, loud environments while complying with all company policies and safety procedures.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.