Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About Anova

Anova, a division of Shiel Sexton, is a rapidly growing owner’s representative and construction management consulting firm headquartered in Indianapolis, with project locations nationwide. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients across the pharmaceutical, healthcare, agricultural research, chemical manufacturing, industrial, and higher education sectors. Leveraging deep technical expertise and standardized best practices, we deliver consistent, high-quality solutions that support our clients’ most critical project needs.

Position Overview

The Senior Project Manager serves as the Owner’s representative, accountable for delivering complex, mission-critical capital projects from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout. This role drives overall project strategy and execution, ensuring alignment with Owner objectives across scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.

The Senior PM provides proactive oversight across design, procurement, and construction, managing risk, enforcing accountability, and driving coordination among all stakeholders. As the primary interface for the Owner, this role ensures clear communication, informed decision-making, and delivery of a fully compliant, operationally ready facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Own delivery of project outcomes on behalf of the Owner, ensuring alignment to scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Establish and drive the overall execution strategy, integrating design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Provide proactive oversight of project performance; identify risks early and lead resolution to protect cost, schedule, and quality.
• Lead coordination across design teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Act as the Owner’s primary point of contact, driving decisions, managing expectations, and maintaining strong relationships.
• Enforce disciplined change management, cost control, and schedule adherence across all project partners.
• Deliver clear, decision-focused reporting on progress, risks, and financial performance to the Owner and executive stakeholders.
• Direct project team performance, providing leadership and mentorship to ensure consistent, high-quality execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in project management.
• Proven history of successfully managing large-scale commercial construction projects in highly regulated industries.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational, decision-making, and time-management abilities.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

At Anova, We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• HSA/Medical Savings with employer contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) + 401(k) match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Parental leave and wellness benefits
• Company-sponsored events and additional voluntary benefits

Notice to Recruiters and Agencies

Anova prefers to recruit candidates directly, rather than through a third party recruiter or agency. Do not submit or present your candidate(s) through any means (e-mail, fax, phone, mail, verbal referral) to Anova or any employee of Anova. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to Anova by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement in place for the specific position or without a specific open requisition, Anova explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. To request consideration as a Recruiting Vendor, please contact our human resources department.