Senior Project Manager

Swinerton Energy, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee complex projects. Candidates should have a minimum of 8-12 years in construction management and experience with energy or industrial projects. You will lead project teams, manage relationships with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with contract terms. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills are essential for this leadership role, which offers the opportunity to work on significant projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of progressive construction management experience.
• Experience with Data Centers or Process-driven industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of scheduling and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple or complex construction projects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving ability

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) or construction management education

Tools

Project management control systems

Job description

Job Description Summary

Overall management of construction project resulting in successful project completion.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Able to perform all Project Manager’s responsibilities (refer to position descriptions)
• Manage multiple or large, complex projects
• Estimate and establish budgets and contract price (GMP/Lump Sum)
• Negotiate cost-effective subcontract and material purchases
• Set up and implement job procedures and techniques to assure timely buyout, shop drawing approval and material delivery
• Keep project on schedule
• Develop and maintain good relationship with Owner, Architect and Subcontractors
• Work with Superintendent to develop safety plans and to implement safety procedures
• Maintain timely and accurate reporting to management
• Manage, train, and supervise project team according to Company policy
• Organize regular meetings for management and subcontractors
• Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with all contract terms
• Supervise documentation of all significant project events, e.g., accidents, delays, Change Orders
• Direct preconstruction services and activities
• Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontract bid packages
• Assist with business development and participate in job interviews
• Maintain quality control (integrity and excellence of completed project)
• Support estimating staff (bid item specialist)
• Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict
• Complete all job close-out procedures
• Conduct warranty follow-up (1-year warranty walks)
• Complete project with full or enhanced fee
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Skills Or Experience Requirements

• Proven professional experience delivering complex construction projects; engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) or construction management education considered a foundation, not a requirement
• 8–12+ years of progressive construction management experience
• Prior experience on either: Data Centers / Mission‑Critical facilities, or Process‑driven industrial or energy projects (RNG, biogas, oil & gas, chemical)
• Demonstrated leadership of: Complex MEP or process‑heavy projects Fast‑track or phased construction environments
• Problem‑solving ability and strong sense of urgency
• Organizational and communication skills
• Ability to challenge drawings and models to identify constructability, coordination, and scope issues
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
• Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating)