Senior Project Manager

Job Description

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager in the Greater Chicago Area. As Senior Project Manager, you will report to the Vice President of Operations and will be responsible for the overall administration, planning, coordination, and successful execution of complex heavy civil infrastructure projects.

Project Execution & Management

• Lead project teams from pre-construction through final closeout on multi-million-dollar transportation or infrastructure contracts (bridges, highways, rail, tunnels, retaining walls, drainage).
• Manage day-to-day construction activities, including project schedules, productivity, performance, and field coordination.
• Ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Oversee and direct project teams to ensure compliance with company standards and expectations regarding cost, schedule, budget, reporting, etc.
• Follows and ensures conformance with North America policies and procedures, including safety policies.

Contract Administration

• Interpret and administer owner contracts and subcontracts.
• Manage RFIs, change orders, submittals, and shop drawing processes.
• Review, negotiate, and execute subcontractor agreements and purchase orders.

Scheduling & Budgeting

• Develop and maintain comprehensive CPM project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Track cost performance and forecast revenue and cost to complete.
• Manage monthly cost reports, pay applications, sub accruals, and cash flow projections.
• Drive subcontractor and supplier billing cycles and ensure timely approvals.
• Ultimately responsible for project safety, schedule, and budget.

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor staff including project administrators, engineers, assistant project managers and project managers.
• Oversee recruitment and development planning for project staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and training on internal systems and procedures.

Quality Assurance & Safety

• Coordinate with the safety department to implement project-specific safety plans and achieve zero-incident performance.
• Implement quality control initiatives to improve project performance.

Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client and project owner.
• Facilitate coordination meetings with DOTs, municipalities, and other public agencies.
• Manage internal and external reporting, including progress reports, change order logs, and claims documentation

• • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field/equivalent experience.
  • Heavy Civil Construction background with 10+ year's field experience.
  • Experience managing multiple Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers.
  • Must be safety oriented - 10-hour and 30-hour OSHA certificates are preferred.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • The ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.