Senior Project Manager

Tencate Grass; Bloomsdale (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

TenCate is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead heavy civil and sitework projects across the Midwest Region. Hybrid work arrangement based on business needs, with accountability for safety, schedule, budget, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability.

You will partner with Operations, Estimating, field teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to drive successful project delivery and mentor junior staff across multiple complex projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive construction project-management experience, including heavy civil/sitework.
• Experience independently managing complex projects with budgets, schedules, subcontractors, procurement, change management, forecasting, billing, controls and closeout.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction methods, plans, specs, site development, production rates, cost drivers, constructability, scheduling and risk.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with strong organization and follow-through.
• Strong financial and business acumen to manage budgets, forecasts, cost exposure, change orders, and profitability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to coordinate with clients, Operations, Estimating, field teams, leadership, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead heavy civil, sitework, and related projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and manage schedules, budgets, forecasts, procurement plans, and subcontractor commitments.
• Review contracts, plans, specs, estimates, and scope to define deliverables, risks, and strategy.
• Coordinate with Estimating and Operations during turnover to validate scope, pricing, schedule, and risks.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and internal resources to meet safety, schedule, and budget goals.
• Monitor costs, commitments, billings, change orders, forecasts, and productivity; address variances.
• Lead project meetings and communicate with clients, operations, field leadership, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Identify and manage risks related to scope, schedule, site conditions, utilities, earthwork, drainage, and logistics.
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, change orders, doc, notices, and project controls per contract and procedures.
• Provide guidance to project staff and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Project management

Financial acumen

Communication

Leadership

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location

Midwest Region (hybrid based on business needs)

Employment Type

Full-Time

Reports To

Operations Leadership

Company Overview

TenCate is a leading provider of synthetic turf, sports surface, and related construction solutions, supporting

a family of companies that serve customers across sports, recreation, landscape, and other specialty markets. This Senior Project Manager role will support TenCate's Midwest Region, with a primary focus on heavy civil, sitework, and related construction projects.

Position Summary

TenCate is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong heavy civil and sitework construction background to lead complex private and public projects across the Midwest Region. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for overall project performance from preconstruction and turnover through execution and closeout, with accountability for safety, schedule, budget, quality, client satisfaction, subcontractor performance, and financial results.

This role will serve as a senior project leader and key partner to Operations, Estimating, field teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients. The Senior Project Manager will independently manage multiple or highly complex projects, proactively address risk and project challenges, and provide guidance and support to less-experienced project team members as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead assigned heavy civil, sitework, and related construction projects from preconstruction and contract review through execution, turnover, and closeout.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, procurement plans, subcontractor commitments, change management, and overall project financial performance.
• Review contracts, plans, specifications, estimates, scope documents, geotechnical information, and project requirements to ensure a clear understanding of deliverables, risks, and execution strategy.
• Coordinate closely with Estimating and Operations during project turnover to validate scope, assumptions, pricing, schedule, subcontractor coverage, and project-specific risks.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and internal resources to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project requirements.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, billings, change orders, forecasts, productivity, and financial performance; identify variances and implement corrective action as needed.
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear, timely communication with clients, Operations, field leadership, subcontractors, suppliers, design partners, and other stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks related to scope, schedule, site conditions, utilities, earthwork, drainage, grading, logistics, constructability, procurement, and other factors that may affect execution or profitability.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, documentation, notices, and other project controls in accordance with contract requirements and company procedures.
• Partner with field leadership to support safe and efficient project execution, resolve field issues, and maintain alignment between project plans and actual conditions.
• Support client relationships throughout the project lifecycle and help ensure timely resolution of issues, strong communication, and successful project delivery.
• Provide project leadership, technical guidance, and mentorship to Project Managers, Project Engineers, Project Coordinators, and other less-experienced team members as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve project-management tools, procedures, reporting, forecasting, communication, and overall operational processes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive construction project-management experience required, with significant experience managing heavy civil, sitework, or related construction projects. Experience with earthwork, grading, utilities, drainage, paving, concrete, and related civil scopes is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing complex construction projects, including budgets, schedules, subcontractors, procurement, change management, forecasting, billing, project controls, and closeout.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction means and methods, civil plans and specifications, site-development scope, production rates, cost drivers, constructability, scheduling, and construction risk.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong organization, accuracy, and follow-through.
• Strong financial and business acumen with the ability to manage project budgets, forecasts, cost exposure, change orders, and overall project profitability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, Operations, Estimating, field teams, leadership, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and other stakeholders across the Midwest Region.
• High level of professionalism, ownership, accountability, leadership, and confidentiality.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency with Procore or similar construction management platforms preferred.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu and construction scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar platforms preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn and work effectively within additional project-management, estimating, scheduling, and ERP systems used by the business.

Why Join TenCate

• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in delivering complex heavy civil and sitework projects for TenCate's growing Midwest operations.
• Collaborative environment with direct exposure to Operations, Estimating, field leadership, clients, and broader business leadership.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, holidays, and 401(k).

Work Authorization

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

TenCate is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities may be modified or assigned based on business needs.