Senior Concrete Construction Project Lead

Senior Project Manager
Position Summary
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful planning, execution, and completion of complex concrete construction projects. This role provides overall project leadership with accountability for safety, quality, schedule, financial performance, client satisfaction, and team development.
The Senior Project Manager works closely with field leadership, project teams, clients, design professionals, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contractual requirements. This position also serves as a leader and mentor within the organization, supporting the development of project management talent and reinforcing Concrete Strategies' standards and values.
Key Responsibilities
Lead projects from preconstruction and turnover through execution, closeout, and final financial reconciliation.

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, general contractors, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal partners.

Establish project objectives, execution strategies, schedules, budgets, and performance expectations.

Maintain accountability for overall project financial performance, including cost forecasting, profitability, cash flow, billing, and change management.

Review project costs and forecasts regularly, identify variances, and implement corrective actions as needed.

Lead contract administration, including review and management of contractual requirements, changes, notices, documentation, and project correspondence.

Partner with field leadership to develop and maintain project schedules, manpower plans, logistics plans, and sequencing strategies.

Promote a strong safety culture and ensure project teams consistently support company safety policies, procedures, and expectations.

Ensure quality standards and project requirements are understood and maintained throughout construction.

Identify project risks and opportunities and develop appropriate mitigation or execution strategies.

Lead project meetings and communicate project status, priorities, risks, and required actions to appropriate stakeholders.

Coordinate procurement and subcontractor activities to support project schedules and operational requirements.

Oversee project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, cost reports, schedules, and closeout requirements.

Support resolution of complex project issues while maintaining productive relationships with clients and project partners.

Mentor and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other team members.

Support preconstruction, estimating, and business development efforts as needed, including constructability reviews, budgeting, scheduling, and project pursuit activities.

Participate in project turnover and lessons-learned processes to promote continuous improvement.

Ensure projects are completed in accordance with company standards, contractual commitments, and client expectations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant construction experience.

Significant progressive experience in construction project management with demonstrated responsibility for project execution and financial performance.

Experience managing complex commercial construction projects and multidisciplinary project teams.

Demonstrated understanding of construction contracts, project controls, scheduling, cost management, procurement, and change management.

Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced project environment.

Proficiency with standard construction management and business software.

Ability to travel to project locations as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing large-scale concrete or self-perform construction projects.

Experience with cast-in-place concrete, tilt-up construction, structural concrete, precast erection, or related scopes of work.

Demonstrated experience leading and developing project management teams.

Experience supporting preconstruction, estimating, and client development activities.

Relevant construction or project management certifications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, scheduling, cost controls, and project delivery.

Ability to understand and administer construction contracts and related project documentation.

Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets, forecasts, costs, and project profitability.

Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, schedules, and technical documents.

Effective leadership and team-development skills.

Strong negotiation, conflict-resolution, and decision-making abilities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to build productive relationships with clients, field teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.

Ability to identify risks, evaluate alternatives, and implement practical solutions.

Commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Work is performed in both office and active construction-site environments.

Regular visits to construction sites may require walking or standing for extended periods and navigating uneven or unfinished surfaces.

Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment while on project sites.

May be exposed to weather, noise, dust, moving equipment, and other conditions typical of active construction sites.

Travel may be required based on project assignments and business needs.

Core Values / Behavioral Expectations
Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to safety and responsible project execution.

Lead with integrity, accountability, professionalism, and respect.

Build collaborative relationships and promote teamwork across office and field operations.

Maintain a client-focused approach while protecting the interests of the company.

Develop and empower team members through coaching, feedback, and clear expectations.

Take ownership of project outcomes and proactively address challenges.

Support innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range:

Competitive Annual Salary based on qualifications, skills, training, experience, and location.
Discretionary Annual Bonus:

Subject to company performance and individual contribution.
Comprehensive Benefits Package Including:

Medical, Dental and Vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
About Us
Concrete Strategies Inc. (CSI) is a full-service national concrete contractor with the in-house resources and expertise to safely self-perform a wide variety of commercial construction including all aspects of cast in place concrete, precast erections, and concrete restoration. CSI began as Clayco Tilt-Up in 1988. In 2005, our services expanded, and we re-branded the company to showcase the additional offerings. Our 30 years in the business have enabled us to learn and refine our craft to meet the current market needs.
Why Concrete Strategies?
We provide the integrated services our clients expect, achieving Construction Success through:
• Economical Pricing
• Safe Jobsites
• Efficient, On-time Delivery
• High-quality, Innovative Results
National Presence
SEATTLE – PHOENIX - KANSAS CITY - ST. LOUIS - PENNSYLVANIA - DES MOINES – GREENVILLE - NBU
Engineering News Record Rankings

7 Top 20 Firms in Concrete

102 Top 600 Specialty Contractors

26 Midwest Specialty Contractors

3 Midwest Top Specialty Contractors by Sector – Missouri

2 Midwest Top Specialty Contractors by Sector – Concrete

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company hires individuals on the basis of their qualifications and ability to complete the essential requirements and responsibilities of the job to be filled. It is our policy to grant equal employment opportunities to qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, religion, pregnancy, parental status, marital status, age, veterans' or military status, regardless of how discharged, or physical or mental handicap or disability, genetic information, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Company will provide equal opportunities in employment and take affirmative action as necessary in all aspects of the employment relationship, including without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, working conditions, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. All employment decisions are made based on availability, qualifications, ability, merit and/or other legitimate factors consistent with principles of equal employment.

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