Senior Project Manager

POSITION OUTLINE The Senior Project Manageris responsible foroverseeing the company’s most complex and high-profile projects from pre-planning through project turnover, including project planning, cost tracking, forecasting, reporting, risk management, and operational oversight. The Senior Project Manager provides leadership and mentorship to Project Managers and Project Engineers while serving as a strategic partner to the Vice President of Project Management. As a senior leader within the organization, this positionis responsible fordriving project performance, ensuring successful field operations, strengthening client relationships, and delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget while supporting the company’s long-term growth and operational excellence. TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Lead project safety, planning, and execution for multiple large-scale and complex projects from pre-job through retention, ensuring alignment with company safety standards and operational goals. Provide leadership, mentorship, and development support to Project Managers, Project Engineers, and project support staff. Managean equitableportionof the company’s project portfolio, ensuring successful execution, profitability, resource allocation, and client satisfaction. Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, owners, engineers, and stakeholders whilemaintainingstrong relationships and promoting repeat business opportunities. Develop project execution strategies, schedules, staffing plans, and risk mitigation plans to support successful project delivery. Oversee contract administration, including subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, claims management, force account work, and contract compliance. Leadfinancial managementefforts including budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, progress billing, cash flow management, and monthly WIP reporting. Review project performance metrics and implement corrective actions to ensure projects meet or exceed budget, schedule, quality, and safety expectations. Collaborate closely with Superintendents and field leadership to ensure efficient field operations, resourceutilization, and project coordination. Lead project meetings, executive reviews, and client update meetings whilemaintainingproactive communicationregardingproject risks and opportunities. Support business development and preconstruction efforts byassistingwith client pursuits, estimating reviews, proposal development, and strategic planning initiatives. Maintain oversight of project documentation, including contracts, RFIs, submittals, schedules, change logs, cost reports, meeting minutes, and closeout documents. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote best practices across project teams and departments. The Senior Project Manageris responsible formeeting or exceeding project financialobjectivesand contributing to the overall success of the Project Management Department. SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field. Minimum 10 years of experience in underground pipeline construction, heavy civil construction, or related infrastructure projects with progressive levels of responsibility. Minimum 5 years of experience managing large-scale construction projects and leading project teams. Proven experience overseeing multiple concurrent projects with responsibility for budgets, schedules, staffing, and client management. Strong understanding of underground utility construction, estimating, scheduling, cost control, contract administration, and risk management. Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite, Vista, Control/PXS, and construction management software applications. Experience with construction scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or equivalent. Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and negotiation skills. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor personnel, resolve complex project challenges, and influence stakeholders at all levels. Strong financial acumen with experience in forecasting, budgeting, profitability analysis, and project performance management. Self-motivated, highly organized, detail-oriented, and effective in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to build andmaintainstrong relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams. Ability to make sound decisions, manage changing priorities, and deliver consistent results under pressure. ABOUT OUR COMPANY We are a 100% employee-owned construction company where every team member is an owner, empowered to think and act with accountability. Our ESOP structure f... People First – We prioritize the well-being, growth, and success of our team members and partners. No Compromise on Safety – We are uncompromising in our commitment to a safe work environment. Improve & Evolve – We embrace change, seek innovation, and strive for continuous improvement. We Do What Is Right – We act with integrity, transparency, and respect in every decision. Results Matter – We are driven to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients and our company. About Us (bloisconstruction.com) Blois Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr