Construction Senior Project Manager (South Bend, IN)

Superior; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Plan

Disability & Life Insurance

Vacation/PTO

Health Savings Account

Parental Leave

Job summary

Superior is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead electrical construction projects in South Bend, Indiana. This role reports to the Project Executive and works with the Superintendent and Foremen to meet budgets, schedules, and safety standards on a South Bend jobsite.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in commercial construction project management, experience with design-build/negotiated bids around $50M+, and strong knowledge of construction management software.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in commercial construction project management.
• Construction Management degree, Engineering degree, or related certificate preferred.
• Experience with design-build, hard bid, and negotiated projects around $50M+.
• Extensive knowledge in construction management software.
• Active OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and provide clear communication to team members, vendors, clients, and executives.
• Mitigate and manage project risk; escalate concerns and solutions to leadership.
• Maintain client relationships through proactive, collaborative problem-solving.
• Oversee project finances: billings, setup, cost control, change orders, cost to complete.
• Ensure compliance with the full project schedule from kickoff to closeout.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Construction Management degree

Engineering degree

Construction Management Program certificate

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Position: Senior Project Manager

Reports to: Project Executive

Location: South Bend, IN

Pay Range: $135,000 - $185,000

We consider several factors when preparing a compensation package for successful candidates. We also offer financial support for mid- and senior-level candidates who require relocation assistance.

Superior and our tri-venture, CST, is looking for a Senior Project Manager to help drive our electrical construction projects forward. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing construction projects, scheduling resources, ensuring that budgets and timelines are met, and working closely with the Superintendent and Foremen to ensure the successful progress and completion of the project. This role is based on a jobsite in South Bend, Indiana, and will be a member of Superior's Project Operations team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead our project team(s) and provide clear communication and guidance to team members, vendors, clients, and executives
• Mitigate and manage project risk, and elevate concerns - and solutions - quickly to Project Operations and Field Operations leadership
• Maintain and grow the trust of clients by cultivating relationships, communicating swiftly, collaborating, and solving challenges
• Oversee all project finance requirements and lead the team through accurate billings, project setup, project buy-out, project cost control, change order management, and cost to complete
• Ensure compliance with the full project schedule from project kickoff to project closeout
• Chair project meetings including planning, progress updates, and reviews with customers
• Work with departments across the organization to ensure that project materials are available and in place as needed
• Own the full scope of the project contract and negotiate changes as needed
• Maintain a high degree of safety on our work across the jobsite

Your Character Traits

• You're organized, great at prioritization, and have a strong attention to detail
• You're a great communicator, a team player, and ready to work with colleagues across our jobsites and organization
• You're a leader and are effective at interfacing with customers and executives
• You're skilled in motivating and mentoring junior colleagues

Your Expertise

• Required: You have at least 8 years of experience in commercial construction project management
• Bonus Points: You earned your Construction Management degree, Engineering degree, Construction Management Program certificate, or another related degree
• Bonus Points: You're experienced with design-build, hard bid, and negotiated projects around $50M+
• Bonus Points: You have extensive knowledge in construction management software
• Bonus Points: You hold an active OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

Our Benefits

• Health Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children
• Dental Plan: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children
• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Life Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you
• Vacation/PTO: You receive a minimum of three weeks of PTO per year
• Health Savings Account: We contribute at least $750 to your HSA each year
• Maternity and Parental Leave: New parents receive paid time off

About The Superior Group (Superior)

Superior is a national leader in electrical design and construction and among the largest electrical contractors in the U.S. From hospitals to data centers to corporate campuses and beyond, we bring power and connectivity to projects of every shape and size. To learn more, visit superiorgroup.net

Superior is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Superior is a Drug-Free workplace. Candidates must successfully pass criminal background check, pre-employment screen, and random drug screens.