Mission-Critical Construction Lead: Onsite PM

Scott Humphrey Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott Humphrey Corporation in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead mission-critical construction programs onsite from preconstruction through turnover. You will oversee project teams, work with Superintendents and trade partners, and maintain a strong onsite presence while solving complex challenges.

The ideal candidate has 8–10+ years of GC PM experience, excels in leadership, scheduling, procurement, and change management, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering,

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of construction project management experience with a general contractor.
• Proven experience leading large or technically complex construction projects.
• Strong experience working onsite alongside field teams and trade partners.
• Design-build experience is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required.

Responsibilities

• Lead mission-critical construction projects from preconstruction through turnover.
• Maintain a consistent onsite presence and provide leadership across all project activities.
• Partner directly with Superintendents to manage safety, quality, sequencing, and schedule.
• Lead Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers.
• Manage client relationships and serve as a primary point of contact throughout the project.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting, cost reporting, contracts, procurement, buyout, and change management.
• Lead onsite OAC, subcontractor, and internal project meetings.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, design teams, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Oversee long-lead equipment, complex MEP coordination, and critical project milestones.
• Identify project risks early and drive timely, practical solutions.
• Ensure the project meets financial, schedule, safety, quality, and client expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Problem solving

Onsite leadership

Field coordination

Scheduling

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Scott Humphrey Corporation in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead mission-critical construction programs onsite from preconstruction through turnover. You will oversee project teams, work with Superintendents and trade partners, and maintain a strong onsite presence while solving complex challenges.

The ideal candidate has 8–10+ years of GC PM experience, excels in leadership, scheduling, procurement, and change management, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering,