BMC - Sr Project Manager (Thermal)

Barton Malow; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Malow is seeking a Sr. Project Manager for its Thermal Energy division to oversee project development from inception to completion. This role will focus on client communication, project budget adherence, and quality control, while managing cross-team collaboration among architects and engineers.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering, with over 15 years of experience in thermal energy projects. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in project management.
• Experience with H-Class and/or large class thermal energy projects.
• Strong understanding of contracts and legal provisions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates project coordination meetings.
• Oversees procurement process and develops work scopes.
• Initiates project schedule and jobsite setup.
• Manages general conditions budget and project costs.
• Coordinates company team members and monitors compliance.
• Builds relationships with clients and team members.
• Administers financial aspects of contracts and purchase orders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Change management

Multi-tasking

Strong management skills

Travel capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Job description

Position Summary

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, along with 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.