Senior Project Manager

Cerris; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerris Builders in Abilene, TX is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee multiple large-scale construction projects from preconstruction through completion. You will lead project teams, manage budgets, schedules, and safety, while maintaining client relationships and ensuring contractual compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication with owners, subcontractors, and vendors, and the ability to coordinate with design teams.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage and drive projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Actively leads, collaborates with, and functions well within a team‑oriented environment.
• Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents.
• Proficient in general construction practices and principles.

Responsibilities

• Directs project staff on multiple projects simultaneously to ensure projects are completed per contract documents and schedule.
• Coordinates and communicates with owners, vendors, crews, subcontractors, architects, and suppliers to facilitate timely project completion.
• Manages project documentation across multiple projects (schedules, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, budget tracking).
• Negotiates procurement of scopes of work and drafts subcontract and purchase orders.
• Manages subcontractor activities alongside PMs and Superintendents to meet contract expectations.
• Establishes and coordinates overall project schedules with Superintendents.
• Monitors cost control, labor forecasts, material, subcontractors, and equipment.
• Prepares and negotiates change orders; reviews those prepared by others.
• Leads project meetings and maintains compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Performs financial reviews and monthly projections as part of business planning.
• Supports pre-construction reviews including design and estimating.
• Visits project sites to monitor progress and verify quality and customer satisfaction.
• Maintains client relationships and assists in development of new business.
• Mentors and develops project management staff.

Job description

Cerris Builders - Federal
Abilene, TX, USA

• Project Management
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SENIO001474

Description

Work hard. Have fun! At Cerris Builders, we believe in delivering quality craftsmanship while having fun along the way. Our group of construction companies prides itself on our almost 100-year history, our employee ownership structure, and our competitive pay and benefits. From the moment you start working with us, we’ve got your growth in mind. We believe Cerris isn’t just a great place to start your career – it’s a great place to watch it advance for years to come.

Come build the extraordinary with us.

Nature of Work

Overall responsibility for management of multiple and/or larger/more complex projects. Manages a staff, contract documents, subcontractor performance, vendor compliance, budgets, costs, safety, profitability, and statutory and legal compliance. Maintains constructive relationships and communicate with clients, vendors, subcontractors, inspectors, community officials and company staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs project staff on multiple projects simultaneously to ensure projects are completed per contract documents and schedule.
• Coordinates and communicates with owners, vendors, crews, subcontractors, architects, and suppliers to facilitate timely project completion.
• Has accountability for all project management documentation across multiple projects that may include schedules, material purchases, cost management, progress charts, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, jobsite controls, tracking reports, etc.
• Negotiates procurement of all scopes of work and draft subcontract and purchase order agreements.
• Manages and directs subcontractor activities alongside Project Managers and Superintendents across multiple projects to ensure expectations of contract documents are met.
• Responsible for the establishment and coordination of overall project schedule on multiple projects alongside Superintendent.
• Accountable for cost control measures and project labor forecasts, material, subcontractors, and equipment.
• Prepares, manages, and negotiates both subcontractor and owner change orders, as well as review those prepared by other Project Managers.
• Organizes, participates, and leads various project meetings.
• Assists project team in providing a safe work environment, as well as complying with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Performs detailed financial review and analysis of project budgets, and prepares monthly projections as a part of project review and business planning processes, as well as review details/analyses of budgets/projections prepared by other Project Managers.
• Conducts pre-construction reviews including design, estimate review and contract documents. Develops purchasing strategies and schedules.
• Visits project sites to monitor progress, maintain relationships, and verify quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintains client relationships and assists in development of new business.
• Exercises initiative or, as directed, performs additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.

In addition to the above responsibilities, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Mentors, trains, and develops both Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.
• Participates in the identification of, interviewing, and selection of new team members throughout the recruitment and hiring process.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage and drive projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Actively leads, collaborates with, and functions well within a team-oriented environment.
• Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents.
• Proficient in general construction practices and principles.
• Possess