Project Management - Senior Project Manager

Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC; Plymouth (MA); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 165.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC in Plymouth, MA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple traffic control construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will own project execution, financial performance, and customer communications while coordinating field operations.

You will review contracts and plans, develop schedules and budgets, coordinate lane closures and permits, and drive safe, quality installations on schedule, with strong leadership and clear accountability.

Formación

• 7+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience in roadway, heavy civil, utility, or traffic control construction.
• Proficiency with Excel and construction project management systems.

Responsabilidades

• Lead multiple traffic control construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Review contracts, plans, specifications, bid scope, and budgets; identify exclusions, schedule risks, long-lead items, and execution requirements before mobilization.
• Develop project schedules, work plans, cost forecasts, and procurement plans for temporary traffic control, roadway signing, barriers, and related installations within the awarded scope.
• Coordinate lane closures, work windows, permits, access, and traffic control plan requirements with customers, agencies, police details, engineering, and field leadership.
• Lead project handoffs, kickoff meetings, progress meetings, and look-ahead planning; resolve conflicts and communicate changes promptly.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Organization

Excel

Written communication

Travel readiness

Educación

Degree in construction management or civil engineering

Herramientas

Excel

Construction PM software

Descripción del empleo

Senior Project Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Lead multiple traffic control construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. Own project execution, financial performance, customer communication, and coordination of field operations. Deliver safe, quality work on schedule while managing scope, labor, equipment, subcontractors, and contract requirements.

Project Planning & Execution

• Review contracts, plans, specifications, bid scope, and budgets; identify exclusions, schedule risks, long-lead items, and execution requirements before mobilization.
• Develop project schedules, work plans, cost forecasts, and procurement plans for temporary traffic control, roadway signing, barriers, and related installations within the awarded scope.
• Coordinate lane closures, work windows, permits, access, and traffic control plan requirements with customers, agencies, police details, engineering, and field leadership.
• Lead project handoffs, kickoff meetings, progress meetings, and look-ahead planning; resolve conflicts and communicate changes promptly.

Field Leadership, Safety & Quality

• Direct and support project managers, project administrators, superintendents, and foremen assigned to projects; set clear priorities and hold teams accountable.
• Coordinate crews, equipment, deliveries, and subcontractors with operations and scheduling; anticipate resource conflicts across concurrent projects.
• Partner with safety and engineering personnel to implement approved traffic control plans and applicable work-zone requirements; elevate unsafe conditions and initiate corrective action.
• Visit active projects, verify installation quality and progress, and address deficiencies, punch-list items, and customer concerns.

Financial & Contract Management

• Monitor job costs, production, committed costs, and forecast-to-complete; identify margin erosion early and implement recovery plans.
• Manage scope changes, extra work documentation, notices, pricing, and change orders; secure approvals in accordance with contract requirements.
• Review time, quantities, delivery records, and subcontractor invoices; coordinate accurate progress billing, retention tracking, and collection support with finance.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support estimating with constructability reviews, labor and equipment assumptions, vendor pricing, and lessons learned from completed projects.
• Maintain organized project records, including RFIs, submittals, daily reports, change logs, correspondence, and required compliance documentation.
• Manage closeout, final quantities, as-built coordination, warranties, and final billing; conduct project reviews to improve future performance.
• Maintain professional relationships with contractors, public agencies, vendors, and subcontractors; identify opportunities for repeat work.

Required Qualifications

• 7 or more years of construction project management experience, including responsibility for multiple projects, budgets, schedules, and field coordination.
• Demonstrated experience in roadway, heavy civil, utility, or traffic control construction; ability to interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Working knowledge of temporary traffic control, lane closures, work-zone hazards, and applicable agency standards; ability to coordinate with qualified safety and engineering staff.
• Proven ability to manage job costs, forecasting, change orders, subcontractors, documentation, and customer expectations.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, organization, and written communication skills; proficiency with Excel and construction project management systems.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience; experience with public works and union field crews.
• OSHA 30 and relevant work-zone or traffic control supervisor training; experience with signs, barriers, foundations, or intelligent transportation systems.

Measures of Success

• Safe execution, timely corrective actions, quality installations, and completion within contractual milestones.
• Accurate cost forecasts, controlled project margins, documented and recovered extra work, and timely billing and closeout.
• Reliable coordination, complete project records, effective team development, and strong customer relationships.

Work Environment

• Office and active construction sites, with exposure to traffic, weather, noise, and uneven terrain. Site PPE is required.
• Schedule flexibility for project needs, including early starts, nights, weekends, and emergency coordination.

This description outlines the primary responsibilities of the position. Related duties may be assigned as business needs change. Essential functions may be performed with reasonable accommodation.