Senior Construction Project Manager
72 Days Old
The Senior Construction Project Manager will oversee the annual scope, budget, and schedule for Repairs & Maintenance (R&M), expansions, and brownfield developments. This role involves collaborating with civil, structural, and MEP engineers, architects, landscape architects, and testing and geotechnical firms. The candidate must excel in problem-solving, multitasking, coordinating with contractors, and maintaining attention to detail. Effective communication with stakeholders is crucial to project success.
After a 60-90 day training period with 50% travel, the Senior Construction Project Manager will hire and train a Project Manager to take over daily on-site supervision and most travel. Once the PM is fully trained, the Senior Construction Project Manager's travel will reduce to 30%, allowing them to focus on strategic project oversight, value engineering as well as budget and milestone tracking.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review shop drawings and submittals; coordinate technical reviews with engineers and architects.
- Evaluate daily contractor work for compliance with plans, maintain accurate project records, and ensure adherence to schedules and budgets.
- Lead pre-construction and job meetings, prepare minutes, and distribute to all parties.
- Review contractor schedules, pay requests, and punch lists; manage project close-out (warranties, as-builts, lien releases).
- Address issues including but not limited to poor workmanship, unforeseen conditions and scope change, resolving in a timely manner with ownership, consultants and contractors.
- Ensure projects meet approved budgets, contract terms, and safety standards.
- Train and manage a full-time Project Manager.
- Communicate project progress, managing in-state and out-of-state projects simultaneously.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in construction science or management, architectural engineering, or civil engineering preferred.
- Construction Manager certification by the American Institute of Constructors or Construction Management Association of America preferred.
- At least 5 years of related experience.
- Must have site experience.
COMPENTECIES
- In-depth knowledge of construction management processes and best practices.
- Strong understanding of design, bidding, and construction phases.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proactive leader with ownership of team processes.
- Effective conflict management and crisis resolution skills.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional time and project management skills.
- Collaborative team player, effective at all organizational levels.
- Self-starter adaptable to lead or support roles.
- Detail-oriented and deadline-driven.
- Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficient in reading site, MEP, and architectural plans.
- Familiar with work orders, safety rules, and operational guidelines.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and Project; Bluebeam and Procore experience is a plus.
- Location:
- Cincinnati
- Job Type:
- FullTime