Senior Project Manager

S.J. Louis Construction, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid travel

Daily per diem

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

HSA

FSA

PTO

Job summary

S.J. Louis Construction, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex heavy civil and underground infrastructure projects from preconstruction through closeout. This hybrid role splits time between the office, home, and project sites with travel and a daily per diem for overnight assignments.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships, mentor engineers and PMs, and ensure safety and quality across large-diameter pipelines, pump stations, and other critical utilities.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of construction project management experience in heavy civil or underground utility work.
• Experience managing underground utilities, large-diameter pipelines, pump stations, or heavy civil infrastructure.
• Experience with projects valued at $10M to $50M or more.
• Familiarity with gravity sewer, force mains, water mains, and trenchless methods.
• CPM scheduling, budget management, change orders, and subcontractor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead project phases from planning through closeout and coordinate team structures.
• Manage budgets, cost forecasting, and margins; oversee change orders and invoicing.
• Build CPM schedules, rolling look-aheads, and protect schedule with long-lead procurement.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, inspectors, vendors, and municipal stakeholders.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance on active municipal sites.

Skills

Project management

CPM scheduling

Budget management

Subcontractor management

Client communication

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

S.J. Louis Construction, Inc. | Nationwide (Hybrid) | Full-Time

Position Overview

S.J. Louis Construction is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead complex heavy civil and underground infrastructure projects from preconstruction through closeout. This is a senior role with full accountability for project outcomes across safety, schedule, budget, quality, and client relationships on projects including large-diameter pipeline installations, pump stations, deep utility systems, and heavy civil work.

This is a hybrid position with time split between the office, home, and project sites. S.J. Louis covers all project-related travel expenses and pays a daily per diem for overnight assignments.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution

• Manage all project phases from planning and procurement through construction, startup, and closeout
• Set up project team structure, communication schedules, and decision-making processes
• Coordinate subcontractors, engineers, inspectors, vendors, and municipal stakeholders
• Lead owner-architect-contractor meetings and serve as the main point of contact for clients
• Mentor and develop Project Engineers and Project Managers on the team

Financial Management

• Manage project budget, cost forecasting, and margin performance
• Lead subcontractor buyout and handle contract administration
• Process and negotiate change orders from identification through documentation and approval
• Approve invoices and keep job cost reporting accurate and current

Schedule and Technical Oversight

• Build and manage CPM schedules, milestone plans, and rolling look-aheads
• Coordinate long-lead procurement to protect the schedule
• Review and interpret civil, structural, mechanical, and utility drawings
• Oversee construction sequencing for critical tie-ins, shutdowns, and bypass operations
• Identify and work through field conflicts and constructability issues early

Safety and Quality

• Enforce OSHA standards, company safety policies, and applicable municipal utility requirements
• Set quality expectations at project start and verify work through inspections and documentation
• Maintain complete project records that support decision-making and protect against claims

Required Experience

• 10 to 15 years of construction project management experience in heavy civil or underground utility work
• At least 7 years managing projects involving underground utilities, large-diameter pipelines, pump stations, or heavy civil infrastructure
• Experience managing projects valued at $10M to $50M or more
• Strong working knowledge of gravity sewer, force mains, water mains, large-diameter pipelines (48-inch and larger), deep excavation, shoring, dewatering, and trenchless methods
• Experience with FRP/GRP, PCCP, ductile iron, HDPE, and steel casing pipe systems
• Background in CPM scheduling, budget management, change order control, and subcontractor management
• Experience managing construction in active municipal environments and public right-of-way

Technical Knowledge and Tools

• Proficient in Procore and Bluebeam
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Able to read and interpret civil, structural, mechanical, and utility drawings
• Familiar with municipal utility standards, specifications, and permitting

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (equivalent field experience considered)
• OSHA 30 Certification
• PMP Certification or equivalent advanced project management training
• Experience with design-build or CMAR project delivery
• Estimating background

Salary, Benefits And Total Compensation

S.J. Louis offers a competitive compensation package for experienced senior leaders. Salary starts at $140,000 and is based on experience and qualifications.

• Base Salary: Starting at $140,000 annually
• Company-paid travel and lodging for all project assignments away from home
• Daily per diem for overnight project assignments
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a senior construction professional with deep experience managing heavy civil and underground utility projects. The right candidate has a strong technical background, manages budgets and schedules with discipline, and builds solid working relationships with clients, engineers, and field crews. If you have a consistent record of delivering complex projects on time and on budget, we want to hear from you.