BMC - Sr Project Manager (Thermal)

Barton Malow Builders; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Malow is seeking a Sr. Project Manager for our Thermal Energy project portfolio. You will supervise client communications, provide progress reports, and ensure budgets, schedules, and quality plans are met.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers, trade partners, and the project team to deliver successful outcomes. The role requires 15+ years in heavy construction, a BS in construction management or engineering, and strong leadership to manage risks and keep projects on track.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in thermal energy projects (H-Class or large-class).
• Excellent organizational skills with strong contract and legal understanding.
• Ability to adapt to new processes and perspectives on challenges.
• Proven multitasking and prioritization while maintaining client relationships.
• Strong trade partner management and adherence to high-quality standards.
• Urgency in resolving issues with a firm yet fair approach.
• Ability to travel; travel may be required with company support.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates coordination meetings with the project team from preconstruction to close-out.
• Oversee procurement, bidding strategy, work scopes, pre-bid meetings, and bid evaluation.
• Develop project schedule and jobsite setup, including mobilization and permit management.
• Manage general conditions budget, cash flow analysis, and monitor costs for profitability.
• Assist the General Superintendent with owner issues and subcontractor communications.
• Coordinate team members and resources, supervise jobsite staff, monitor schedule compliance.
• Build effective relationships with clients and Barton Malow team members.
• Administer financial aspects of owner contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Management skills

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Adaptability

Communication

Client relations

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering

Job description

Barton Malow is seeking a Sr. Project Manager for our Thermal Energy growing book of work. The Sr. Project Manager will be responsible for client communication and providing overall project progress reports. This role involves developing and adhering to the project budget, timeline, and quality control plan. The Sr. Project Manager will collaborate with architects, engineers, trade partners, and other key stakeholders to ensure successful project completion. Additionally, the individual will manage risks, insurances, general work performance, and overall team progress against the project plan through consistent communication and collaboration with both the owner and project team members.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Facilitates coordination meetings with the project team from preconstruction to project close-out, ensuring effective communication throughout the process.
• Oversee the procurement process and bidding strategy, develop work scopes, organize pre-bid meetings, and evaluate bids after they are submitted.
• Initiates the development of the project schedule and jobsite setup, including mobilization and permit management.
• Manages the general conditions budget, conducts cash flow analysis, and regularly monitors project costs to ensure profitability.
• Assists the General Superintendent with owner issues and subcontractor communications, enforcing the requirements outlined in owner agreements.
• Coordinates company team members and resources, supervises jobsite staff, and monitors compliance with schedule requirements.
• Builds effective working relationships with clients and Barton Malow team members.
• Administers the financial aspects of owner contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.

Required Knowledge, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering.
• 15+ years of relevant experience, alongwith H-Class and/ or large class thermal energy project experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail demonstrated by a strong understanding of applicable contracts and legal provisions.
• Ability to manage and embrace change, respond to and adapt to new processes and perspectives on traditional challenges.
• Proven ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities, balancing project delivery needs with the non-critical review of incomplete work assignments while maintaining excellent customer relationships.
• Strong management skills to effectively oversee trade partner performance, ensuring adherence to BMC's high-quality standards.
• A strong sense of urgency with the ability to quickly assess complex issues and resolve conflicts effectively in a firm yet fair manner.
• Ability to travel, project assignments will include company financial support.

Barton Malow is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters: We do not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged and under contract to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any unsolicited resumes submitted without prior agreement will be considered the property of Barton Malow with the right to engage at our sole discretion without any obligations or fees owed.