Senior Project Manager

J.F. White Contracting; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

J.F. White Contracting in Framingham, MA, is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee complex projects from inception through completion on site.

You will align project execution with contract requirements, manage budgets, schedules, and staffing, and lead cross-functional teams while maintaining safety and quality. This role requires a track record in bid-build/design-build delivery, strong leadership and risk management, and the ability to coordinate with owners and

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in construction project management.
• 10+ years managing personnel.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience with bid-build, CMCG, design-build projects.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Strong interpersonal skills and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the project, from construction to budget and cash management, ensuring alignment with the contract and owner requirements.
• Develop and manage the project schedule, pay estimates, procedures, staffing needs, and equipment resources for timely, accurate completion.
• Review initial contracts for completeness and coordinate with the owner to resolve specification, contract, and scheduling issues.
• Lead engineering and scheduling teams to identify and negotiate change orders with support from Area Manager as needed.
• Prepare and present monthly cost and revenue forecasts and reports to leadership.
• Maintain strong relationships with supporting departments and the project owner to support the work plan and payment schedule.
• Serve as main contact for third-party stakeholders including landowners, local business owners, and government agencies.
• Ensure project safety through weekly checks and safety meetings, supporting safety programs.
• Closeout procedures: finalize paperwork, obtain retainages, and resolve project claims.

Skills

Strategic project leadership

Budget & cost control

Schedule management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

JF White
10 Burr Street
Framingham, MA 01701, USA

Description

Responsibilities:

• Manages all aspects of the project, from construction to budget and cash management, ensuring everything aligns with the project contract and owner requirements.
• Develops and manages the project schedule, pay estimates, procedures, staffing needs, and equipment resources to ensure timely and accurate project completion.
• Reviews initial project contracts and supporting documents for completeness, and collaborates with the owner to resolve any specification, contract conflicts, and scheduling issues.
• Leads engineering and scheduling teams to identify and negotiate proposed change orders, with support from the Area Manager as needed.
• Prepares and presents monthly cost and revenue forecasts and reports to Flatiron leadership.
• Maintains strong working relationships with Flatiron supporting departments and the project owner to support the project work plan and payment schedule.
• Serves as the main point of contact for all third‑party stakeholders, including landowners, local business owners, and government agencies involved in the project.
• Reviews and approves all internal and external media news releases related to the project.
• Ensures project safety by conducting weekly safety checks, participating in safety meetings, and supporting both project and owner safety programs.
• Approves staffing and equipment needs to ensure efficient and effective project production.
• Participates in the dispute resolution process with support from internal legal counsel.
• Provides input on equipment procurement methods and contracts to ensure efficient project production.
• Leads project closeout procedures, finalizes contract paperwork, obtains retainages, and works with management to resolve any project claims. Conducts project debriefs to review all aspects of project work and completion.

Requirements:

• 15+ years’ experience in construction project management required.
• 10 + years’ experience in managing personnel required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field a plus.
• Proven experience in bid-build, CMCG, design build and other alternative delivery projects required.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Strong interpersonal skills proven to engage and retain positive working relationships.
• Strong proven skill to identify, track and manage project risk.
• Proven ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple departments and direct reports to retain focus on one project completion goal and timeline.
• Proven ability to identify growth opportunities for project personnel and developed to coach and mentor project personnel.
• Proven ability to delegate task driven responsibilities to project personnel.
• Proven knowledge and ability to analyze and interpret financial documentation to identify and mitigate project risk.
• Advanced and proven interpersonal skills with internal and external contacts.
• Effective delegation skills to drive efficient, accurate and profitable project completion.
• Strong ability to appropriately recover funds from claim and dispute resolution.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in managing multiple departments and direct reports to retain focus on one project completion goal and timeline.
• Strong, inherent ability and drive to negotiate terms of agreement for project work, budget and fund recovery in the project’s best interest.
• Strong internal branding and sales knowledge to constantly promote yourself and the Company brand.

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