Senior Construction Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Spiniello Companies is a privately held, national, full-service utility contractor. Founded in 1922, we are one of the few companies that fully self-performs all aspects of open cut and specialty pipe rehabilitation. Headquarters in New Jersey, we also have office locations in Maryland, Washington D.C., and California.

The Senior Project Manager will provide the overall direction, completion and financial outcome of civil construction projects as directed. This role will provide oversight with mentoring, coaching, and guidance to project managers and project engineers. The ability to provide senior level leadership is a critical aspect for this role. This role will encompass the planning, execution and closeout of multiple projects and budgets, including acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and subcontractors to deliver the specific project action items as referenced within the specifications, drawings and executed contract.

• Manage and oversee multiple construction projects while maintaining client base
• Monitor and provide guidance as it pertains to change orders, bid process and cost proposals to clients
• Provide senior level expertise with project managers to secure favorable pricing and contract terms with subcontractors and material vendors
• Enforce overall Site-Specific Safety Plan
• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end for multiple projects
• Define and track overall project scope, milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with the project team and end user
• Develop, manage and schedule internal staff for all phases of construction as it pertains to Spiniello jobs
• Ensure corporate policies, procedures and ethical standards are followed by the project managers and engineers
• Assist with the hiring and recruiting of Project Managers and Engineers
• Provide overall communication to senior level leadership as it pertains to project expectations and objectives
• Communicate and meet as needed with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis
• Provide the necessary planning for the resources needed to achieve project goals
• Provide oversight and guidance in the preparation of Project Cost Reporting
• Proactively oversee changes in project scopes, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans
• Overall responsibility for safety, quality and budget for projects
• Periodic reviews of project status reports and ensuring work adheres to contract specifications.
• Leading and directing the work of others to include subcontractors
• Effectively communicate corporate information to the project team as well as ensuring project files are organized by project management staff
• Direct and supervise the work of project administration, project superintendents and engineers to establish operation priorities and maintaining satisfactory relationships
• Establish/Define/Promote values, expectations and performance standards for team and individual members in accordance with the Spiniello mission, vision, and values
• Responsible for the overall management of the project management team (e.g., resources, schedule, cost tracking) to ensure complete solutions are delivered on time and within budget
• Engage with the Purchasing and Fleet departments setting up major equipment and project needs
• Build, develop and grow customer relationships vital to the success of the Spiniello organization
• Oversee project reviews with project managers and develop a lesson learned synopsis to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements

Position Requirements and Qualifications

Expert knowledge of Civil Construction, Earthwork, and Utilities construction. Ability to apply efficient, innovative, and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance and project success. Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices and standards, processes, and activities.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or comparable experience
• Strong Civil Construction, Trenchless Technologies and Underground Utility experience
• Experienced in reading drawings, takeoffs and detailed specification understanding
• Familiar with local, state and federal municipalities and agencies
• Experience in managing multiple large complex construction projects

• Thorough understanding of construction accounting

• Minimum of 10-15 years of project experience in Civil Construction/Underground Utility Construction
• Familiar with deep excavations, drainage, water, sewer, trenchless technologies and other civil construction scopes
• Creativity and innovation a must to provide innovative solutions
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interact and collaborate at all levels
• Must have excellent team building skills with effective communication
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of Sage Timberline and HCSS
• Flexibility to travel, work after hours, and nights/weekends based on demands of various projects
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Passion for the work and industry. Independent with strong leadership skills
• Knowledge of alternative delivery methods (Design/Build, CMAR, etc.) a plus

Recruitment Notice

Spiniello Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes from search, recruiting, or staffing firms. Any resumes submitted by any search, recruiting, or staffing firms to any employee of Spiniello Companies whether via email, the internet, or directly, without a valid written search agreement for the applicable role and without prior authorization from Human Resources will be deemed the sole property of Spiniello Companies. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited submission or signed agreement in place with such firm. Firms that are not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.