Senior Construction Project Leader

Walbridge; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe, inclusive environment

Career planning, development & growth

Outstanding training programs

Job summary

Walbridge in the United States seeks a senior construction program director to provide overall administrative and technical direction for large or multiple projects, ensuring design conformity, budget adherence and schedule compliance. You will lead teams, manage client interfaces and coordinate with engineers, subs, and end users.

The role emphasizes safety leadership, financial stewardship, and proactive risk management, with accountability to regional management and a strong commitment to

Qualifications

• 4 year construction management /engineering degree or equivalent professional training and experience.
• Extensive (minimum 10 years) experience and knowledge of commercial construction activities, design, finance, and management required.
• Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills; business-oriented professional.

Responsibilities

• Oversee total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule; interface with client representatives, A/E representatives, subcontractors, end users, security, etc.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within corporate policy; plan, coordinate and supervise activities of all company personnel on assigned project(s).
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site Superintendent to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget; authorize/approve all purchase requisitions and change requests.
• Ensure all company, client, and project policies, procedures, standards are adhered to; interpret policies as required.
• Maintain official project log and documentation files; assist with safety program implementation; provide direction to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions as required.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses) to protect company’s interest and maintain client relationship.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by regional management.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting/Cost control

Scheduling

Safety oversight

Interpersonal skills

Education

4 year construction management/engineering degree

Job description

Walbridge in the United States seeks a senior construction program director to provide overall administrative and technical direction for large or multiple projects, ensuring design conformity, budget adherence and schedule compliance. You will lead teams, manage client interfaces and coordinate with engineers, subs, and end users.

The role emphasizes safety leadership, financial stewardship, and proactive risk management, with accountability to regional management and a strong commitment to