Head of Project Management

About Hensel Phelps At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting-edge technology with hands-on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

About Hensel Phelps At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting‑edge technology with hands‑on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

About Mission Critical Integrated Solution (MCIS) Constructing mission critical facilities demands a specialized strategy. From small-scale operations to expansive facilities, Hensel Phelps partners with leading enterprises nationwide. Our integrated methodology unites multidisciplinary teams to emphasize not only operational efficiency but also addresses crucial factors intrinsic to mission critical projects, including redundancy, scalability and energy efficiency. With meticulous attention to detail, we ensure seamless integration of cutting‑edge technology while prioritizing security and regulatory compliance. Multiple locations may be listed, but this position is not hybrid or remote—it is a full‑time, on‑site role at one designated location. Please elect which location(s) you are applying for during your application.

Job Description The Project Manager (PM) is the company's “management representative” to the various stakeholders on the project (e.g., owner, design team, trade partner management, AHJs, etc.) and is responsible for the safe completion of their projects within budget, on schedule, to the company's quality standards and to the customer's satisfaction. The PM has the authority to take the required actions to achieve these objectives, and to ensure all project activities are consistent with contract documents and the company’s policies. The PM and PS work as a complementary team to plan and build the project. The PM's first responsibility is to support the effectiveness of the PS and the project staff. Generally, the PM will concentrate on long-term planning, scheduling and the identification and resolution of possible “roadblocks” and “pitfalls” which could have an impact on the project. Key Responsibilities The primary responsibility for job safety rests with the PS, but it is the PM's responsibility to: Ensure safety is properly incorporated into job planning and execution

Promote accountability among staff members and trade partners as it relates to the project safety policies

Enforce these policies by actively participating in all safety-related functions

The PM manages pre-job planning activities and coordinates the mobilization effort and start-up activities

This includes personnel planning, the project schedule, procurement of trade partners and vendors, deployment of technology and similar activities as defined in the Book of 14

Job purchasing and contracting is the responsibility of the project manager and is performed in collaboration with the Estimating department and project team

The PM is the primary company representative at the project site and point of contact for the owner

The PM will maintain open communications with all project stakeholders and work to resolve issues in a collaborative and efficient manner

Project costs and schedule progress are carefully monitored by the PM

The PM supports the PS in the execution of the project quality control plan

The PM must ensure a QC plan is set up for the project and that a qualified commissioning team is created to support commissioning efforts

Establish the project quality expectations during the purchasing meeting and then follow up throughout the QC process

The PM is responsible for trade partner management and issue resolution

The PM should look for opportunities to support the project schedule and ensure trade partner success

Provide timely feedback and ensure that employees participate in the performance review process.

Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar field with a minimum of five to ten years commercial design-build project management or construction management experience

High attention to detail while working under deadlines and managing multiple priorities

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office skills, Primavera P6 or Asta, Prolog and Bluebeam

Must possess the ability to strategically allocate resources and effectively manage assets

Proven management capabilities having demonstrated the ability to delegate tasks and motivate direct reports

The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.

Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.

Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.

The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.

The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.

Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements.

Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights.

Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.

Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Education Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar field with a minimum of five to ten years commercial design-build project management or construction management experience.

Benefits This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance

life insurance

long-term disability

401(K) retirement plan

health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii)

our employee assistance program (EAP)

employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance

annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance

company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy

either a vehicle or vehicle allowance in accordance with Hensel Phelps’ policies

Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.