Senior Project Manager - Dallas

BOWA Construction is a General Contractor and Construction Management firm built on the core principles of family, honesty, discipline, and quality. With a team of industry experts experienced in general contracting, design-build, and construction management, we deliver every project with passion and purpose. We are driven by the long-term impact our work has on the communities we serve. ROLE SUMMARY: As a Senior Project Manager at BOWA Construction, you will lead the successful delivery of complex, high-value construction projects across multiple market sectors, including commercial, healthcare, K-12, aviation, residential, and mission critical construction. The Senior Project Manager will have overall responsibility for project execution from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. This role requires strong leadership, technical construction knowledge, financial acumen, and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, owners, design partners, subcontractors, and internal project teams. The Senior Project Manager will also mentor project management staff, support preconstruction and business development efforts, and contribute to continuous improvement across BOWA's construction operations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Client & Stakeholder Management Serve as a key point of contact for clients, owners, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders. Lead project meetings, progress reviews, and coordination sessions to ensure alignment on scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety, and project requirements. Develop and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle. Identify opportunities for repeat business and support business development efforts within key market sectors. Communicate project status, risks, financial performance, and critical issues to clients and BOWA leadership. Project Management & Execution Lead the overall execution of complex construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout. Manage project scope, budget, schedule, procurement, contracts, risk, quality, and overall project performance. Coordinate closely with estimating, preconstruction, field operations, design teams, and subcontractors to ensure successful project delivery. Review project plans, specifications, schedules, contracts, and other project documentation to identify risks and opportunities. Proactively identify and resolve issues that may impact project cost, schedule, quality, safety, or client satisfaction. Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, permitting requirements, safety standards, quality standards, and project-specific requirements. Establish clear project goals, responsibilities, communication protocols, and performance expectations for project teams. Lead and mentor Project Managers, Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and other project team members. Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to develop high-performing project teams. Partner with Superintendents and field leadership to ensure effective coordination between office and field operations. Promote a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Support resource planning and staffing needs across assigned projects. Take ownership of project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, billing, cash flow, and profitability. Monitor project financials and provide accurate monthly forecasts and reporting. Manage contracts, change orders, purchase orders, subcontracts, and other commercial requirements. Lead subcontractor and vendor negotiations while maintaining strong relationships and project objectives. Identify cost risks and opportunities and implement corrective actions when projects are not meeting financial goals. Ensure project financial performance aligns with contractual requirements and BOWA's business objectives. Develop and maintain project schedules in partnership with project teams and field leadership. Monitor critical milestones, long-lead procurement, subcontractor performance, and project dependencies. Develop and execute procurement strategies to support project schedule and budget objectives. Identify, evaluate, and mitigate project risks throughout the project lifecycle. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve schedule conflicts and project constraints. Quality, Safety & Project Controls Promote a strong safety culture and ensure project teams and subcontractors follow established safety requirements. Maintain high standards for construction quality and ensure deficiencies are identified and resolved promptly. Monitor project documentation, reporting, quality control processes, and closeout requirements. Ensure projects meet contractual requirements, design specifications, applicable codes, and BOWA quality standards. Champion construction technology, lean construction practices, and industry best practices to improve project delivery. Identify opportunities to improve project management processes, communication, cost control, scheduling, and operational efficiency. Share lessons learned and successful practices across project teams. Support the implementation of systems and processes that improve consistency, accountability, and client experience. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: 10+ years of progressive experience in commercial construction, with demonstrated experience managing complex projects. Proven experience managing construction projects valued at $30M+, with experience on larger projects preferred. General Contractor experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage projects from preconstruction through closeout. Experience across sectors such as commercial, healthcare, K-12, aviation, residential, mission critical, or other complex construction environments is highly valued. Strong knowledge of construction operations, contracts, procurement, scheduling, cost control, safety, quality, and risk management. Demonstrated experience managing project financials, forecasting, change orders, subcontractor negotiations, and project profitability. Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other project team members. Excellent client relationship and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with executives, owners, design professionals, subcontractors, and field teams. Strong problem-solving, decision-making, negotiation, and organizational skills. Proficiency with construction project management and scheduling software. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred. Certifications such as PMP, CCM, LEED, or other relevant construction industry credentials are preferred. BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - 70% Employer contribution & Employee HSA contribution* Performance Based Bonuses - % of base salary Basic Life and AD'D Insurance Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance 401(k) with company match Paid Vacation, Sick Time, & Holidays Employee Assistance Program (advocates to help manage and control stress levels and everyday life for you and/or your family) #J-18808-Ljbffr