Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, scheduling, and execution of assigned construction projects

• Manage subcontractors, vendors, and field teams

• Coordinate across disciplines including MEP, civil, and structural scopes

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards

• Manage procurement and subcontractor buyout

• Maintain project schedules using tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6

• Oversee project financials: budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, and change management

• Ensure compliance with contracts, drawings, permits, and safety standards

• Maintain strong relationships with clients, engineers, and stakeholders

• Manage project documentation:

• RFIs, submittals, logs, reporting, closeout

• Manage construction projects across water/wastewater infrastructure and/or MEP-driven commercial/industrial projects

• Lead full project lifecycle from preconstruction through closeout

• Opportunity to work on technically complex projects and grow into senior leadership

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• Project Manager with experience in construction project delivery

• Background in MEP systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) and/or water/wastewater infrastructure

• Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, and client relationships

• Strong communication and team leadership skills

• Comfortable working in complex, multi-discipline construction environments

• Experience in one or both areas:

  • Water / Wastewater Infrastructure: treatment plants, pump stations, tanks, utilities

  • MEP Construction: HVAC, electrical systems, piping, process/mechanical systems

• Strong understanding of:

  • Construction processes and sequencing

  • Project scheduling and coordination

  • Contract administration and compliance

  • Ability to manage project financials:

  • Budgeting, forecasting, cost control, change orders

• Proficiency with:

  • Procore (preferred)

  • Microsoft Project or Primavera P6

  • Microsoft 365 (especially Excel)

• Strong math and analytical skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• OSHA/safety certifications preferred

• Valid driver's license + reliable transportation

• English required

• Spanish preferred

• Experience managing WWTP/WTP, pump stations, utilities, and related infrastructure projects

• Interested in progressing into a Project Executive (PX) role and attracted to long-term growth opportunities

Work Environment

• Combination of office and construction site work

• Exposure to outdoor conditions

• Occasional lifting (30+ lbs)

• Monday-Friday (occasional Saturdays as needed)

• Daytime hours aligned with project teams

• ~50 hours/week

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match

• Health, dental, vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Bonus opportunities

• Career advancement

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities

Company Description

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities