Construction Project Manager (Senior level)

Construction Project Manager (Senior Level)

DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you're valued—we support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

Our Construction Engineering and Inspection team plays a critical role in turning plans into reality—safely, on time, and within budget. We understand that successful construction is a team effort, requiring close coordination between owners, engineers, and contractors. Our experts provide full-service construction administration as well as specialized inspection and testing services for a wide range of infrastructure, including roads, bridges, docks, retaining walls, sign supports, and reservoirs. If you're a detail-oriented professional who thrives in the fast-paced, hands-on environment of construction and takes pride in delivering quality results, we invite you to join a team that's building with purpose and precision.

We're looking for a seasoned Construction Project Manager to take on a leadership role in delivering high-quality, profitable construction services that drive client satisfaction and long-term success. As a Construction Project Manager 1, you'll be responsible for overseeing all phases of multidisciplinary projects—from developing winning marketing strategies to managing on-site execution and ensuring smooth project delivery. This role requires a sales/manager mentality, blending business development and client relationship management with hands-on project oversight. You'll bring trusted leadership, deep construction knowledge, and a commitment to mentoring less experienced team members. With responsibilities that may include extended travel, night shifts, or weekend work, we need someone adaptable, driven, and ready to take on challenges in the field. If you're a construction professional with strong judgment with engineering expertise, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the motivation to grow both technically and strategically, we invite you to apply and make a lasting impact on our team and projects.

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software:

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project) - Proficient
• Projectwise, Newforma, Deltek Vison, UKG, Bluebeam - Proficient

Technical Expertise:

• Demonstrates clear understanding of project-related technical terms and fundamentals
• Coordinates resolution of technical issues with project staff
• Reviews and interprets technical drawings and documents
• May prepare technical documents as necessary

Teamwork, Communication, and Leadership:

Demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration skills in both a leadership and supporting role. Interact with clients, teaming partners, and contractors resulting in client satisfaction. Takes responsibility for personal and team results and proactively seeks to assist and mentor others.

Project Schedule and Delivery:

Plans and develops a project schedule that balances client needs and internal capacity. Oversees the on-time submittal of technical work products and deliverables. Schedules/leads internal and external project meetings to maintain project progress. Coordinates with resource managers to ensure adequate staffing is assigned to projects.

Understanding Scope and Budget:

Demonstrates full proficiency with preparing scope of work and fee breakdowns that result in financial success for the firm. Monitors project financials, burn rate, and earned value and takes appropriate action to make adjustments as needed. Identifies project change(s) (e.g., scope, schedule, budget, project team, client team) quickly and obtains contract amendments or conducts other change management activities as needed.

Business Development, Marketing, and Industry Standards:

Participates in business development and marketing efforts by meeting with clients and teaming partners, identifying leads for future work, identifying which leads are the best to pursue, positioning the firm to win those projects, and collaborating with others to successfully propose and win. Accountable for winning work for the firm.

Client Interaction:

Frequent communications with clients and teaming partners during project meetings, industry conferences, and other events. Serves as a company ambassador that fosters client satisfaction and loyalty.

Other:

Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work/Accountability:

Provides management and leadership for multiple projects of moderate size and complexity. Leads the development of scope, schedule, and budget for projects. Responsible for project quality, client satisfaction, and financial outcomes of assigned projects.

Supervisory Duties:

• Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the team
• Organizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
• Recruits and hires new employees
• Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff
• Communicates information from leadership to employees and vice versa
• Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching
• Sets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company's plans and vision and communicates them to employees
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Decides on reward and promotion based on performance
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Years of experience required: 6 years (0 years as a PM)
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: 5 years (0 years as a PM)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Licensed PE required
• PMP or equivalent preferred
• Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver's license is required to support legitimate business purposes

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Position may include periodic site visits and inspection work on project sites.

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