Senior Project Manager- Building

Job Description

Job Description

About DOC

Our mission is to make a transformative impact on our communities through the exceptional buildings, infrastructure, and relationships we construct—with skill, purpose, integrity, and passion.

Founded in 1879, DOC (Daniel O'Connell's Sons) is a trusted construction management and general contracting firm serving public and private clients across the Northeast and Florida. We bring together expertise in building and heavy/civil construction to deliver complex, high-impact projects.

At DOC, we believe there's always a better way to build. Our team is driven by collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement—constantly learning, evolving, and pushing to deliver better outcomes for our clients and communities.

Our Values

• Always do the right thing

• Support and respect the people you work with

• Think like a client

• Be patient and flexible—even when unexpected obstacles arise

• Ensure everyone safely returns to their families

Position Summary

DOC is seeking a Senior Project Manager for our Building team. This individual will be ultimately responsible for the day-to-day execution, project controls, project engineering, cost, risk, and business management of a particular project(s). You will be responsible for coordinating and leading the internal project team, trade partners, and clients throughout the construction, plant start-up, and turnover of the project.

This position will lead the efforts in the creation and adherence to the project timeline, project budget, trade partner contracts and negotiations, and internal and external project reporting. This person will report to the designated Project Executive and work closely with all other members of the project team.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the planning and scheduling of multiple projects.

• Financial management of projects, including responsibility for Owner Pay Applications, Cost Reports, Production Reports, and Cost & Revenue Projections.

• Oversee and manage the field staff / operations team assigned to a project.

• Complete project buy-out and procurement; including scope review and negotiation, issuance of Subcontracts and Purchase Orders, required submittals, delivery tracking, and subcontractor and vendor management.

• Develop, update, and manage Project Schedule.

• Monitor construction progress and work collaboratively with the superintendent to resolve any operational issues.

• Collaborate and communicate with preconstruction team, owner, architects, engineers, and trade partners; develop and maintain relationships with all project stakeholders.

• Conduct or represent the company in all project-related meetings and provide all required reports and documentation to ensure all partners are informed of project status and potential issues.

• Coordinate and communicate with other DOC departments as required, including BIM, Scheduling, MEP, and Estimating.

• Participate in company's continuous improvement program.

• Lead the establishment and implementation of project-specific safety goals and ensure compliance of DOC and subcontractor staff with project safety requirements.

• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Position Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of all major construction methods and procedures.

• Management experience, including financial and negotiation skills.

• Strong listening and communication skills, including the ability to resolve conflict diplomatically.

• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.

• Ability to create and support team morale.

• A strong work ethic and a "can-do" attitude.

• Exhibit strong leadership and motivation skills.

Education & Experience

• Extensive knowledge of construction practices and procedures.

• Four-year degree in a construction-related field or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.

• 5+ years of experience in a similar construction project management role or related functions, plus the willingness to learn and continuously improve processes.

• Construction Manager at Risk (CM at Risk) experience required , with demonstrated project history in both Educational and Cultural Arts sectors.

• Experience in a supervisory role with a demonstrated history of decision-making and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (Procore or similar), accounting cost management software, and scheduling software (Primavera or similar).

• OSHA 30 Certification required; LEED Certification, Lean Certification, and CPR/First Aid Training a plus.

Working Conditions

The working conditions of this position require the employee to work both inside and outside, traverse a construction site utilizing stairs, ladders, etc., and utilize personal protective equipment.