Summary/Objective: The Senior Project Manager oversees and directs all phases of construction projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards. This role is responsible for managing client relationships, supervising the project team, and coordinating with subcontractors, vendors, and stakeholders to achieve successful project completion.

Essential Functions:

Lead and manage construction projects from pre-construction through closeout.
Develop project budgets, schedules, and work plans; monitor and adjust as needed.
Oversee daily operations of project teams, including project assistants, engineers, and site supervisors.
Manage contracts, negotiate change orders, and ensure compliance with project specifications.
Communicate with Project Owners and Engineers as a team to identify and solve problems that arise.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, engineers, and stakeholders.
Review and approve project documents including drawings, submittals, and progress reports.
Work closely with Safety Manager to monitor safety practices and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
Identify and resolve project risks, delays, and conflicts.
Lead progress meetings with clients, subcontractors, and internal staff.
Ensure projects are completed within established timelines, budget, and quality standards.
Reviews proposals, quotes, and assess each quote from subcontractors and suppliers.
Prior experience with material planning to effectively prepare, submit, and tracks project submittals/quantities.
Track and monitor project cost, submits, and certifications.
Attends and actively participates in pre-bid, pre-construction, and project coordination meetings.
Force Account processing knowledge.
Experience in Purchase Order initiation and completion of job billings and invoicing.
Understanding of job set up in databases (Viewpoint-VISTA experience preferred but not required)
Maintain EEO Compliance
Profound organizational skills in maintaining records, distributing minutes, scheduling meetings, and other related documentation.
Problem solving skills within the organization and projects.
Perform other duties and tasks as required.
Occasional travel is required.

Minimum Requirements:

10+ years of experience or education focusing on project management and/or operations.
Experience with Microsoft Office including excel and other construction software.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well individually as well as in a team environment.
Ability to understand and interpret project plans and specifications.
Ability to move or transport items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Essential to perform tasks in a construction environment and adhere to all safety requirements.
Construction experience is strongly preferred.
Salary will be determined based on experience.

Preferred Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of construction management experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Proven track record managing large-scale heavy civil commercial or industrial construction projects.
Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations.
Proficiency in project management software (Viewpoint, FMP, Vector EHS, P3, or other scheduling and estimating software)
Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.

Work Environment:

Combination of office and field work.
May require extended hours, travel to job sites, and exposure to construction environment.

Work Hours: 7 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. Additional hours as needed.

Pay Range: $70,000 to $100,000 annual salary depending on experience level.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. The above statements are not meant to be all inclusive. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The L.C. Whitford Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. The L.C. Whitford Co., Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

The L.C. Whitford Co., Inc. is committed to providing a substance abuse-free workplace for its employees and will adhere to the safety of all employees. Upon hire, candidate may be subject to a drug screening.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities:

The L.C. Whitford Co., Inc. provides reasonable accommodations and/or assistance to applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans (including but not limited to other protected veterans and individuals with known physical and mental limitations). If you need reasonable accommodation/assistance for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please contact The L.C. Whitford Co., Inc.’s HR Department at 585-593-3601.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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