Senior Project Manager

LVI Associates; Missouri; On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k)/Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

A leading project management firm seeks a Senior Project Manager to manage daily operations for projects ranging from $250K to over $2M. Responsibilities include overseeing project profitability, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing diverse project teams. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in controls engineering and at least seven years of project management experience, along with excellent leadership and client relations skills. The role offers full-time employment in Missouri with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of experience in project management.
• Strong background in controls engineering required.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and activities of projects.
• Develop and execute implementation plans for projects.
• Manage large, complex projects with diverse scope.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Project management

Controls engineering

Business development

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

Business or other technical degrees

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Controls and Automation

Base pay range: $130,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

This role will oversee daily operations and activities of projects ranging in size from $250K to $2M+. Responsibilities include ensuring overall profitability of the project.

Management Responsibilities

• Develop and execute implementation plans for projects.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of contractual terms, conditions, insurance, and scopes of work.
• Assign work to meet overall project deadlines.
• Ensure all project team members clearly understand the scope of responsibilities.
• Develop schedules for internal and customer requirements.
• Evaluate progress on projects and document changes.
• Manage purchasing and subcontractor requirements.
• Develop costs and proposals for change orders to contract scope.
• Implement cash flow plans, including A/R collections.
• Handle all project invoicing to the customer.
• Provide timely financial forecasts on costs, budgets, change orders, and schedules.
• Serve as the primary interface with the customer during the implementation phase.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and codes.
• Prepare technical documentation, including project definitions, status reports, process control sequences, standard practices, scope of supply, RFIs, customer correspondence, and code commenting.
• Maintain project documentation: status reporting, percent‑complete estimates, project manuals, network‑based files, meeting minutes, I/O lists, purchase orders, instrumentation specifications, and price quotes.
• Participate in sales and marketing activities, including identifying opportunities, suggesting scope changes, networking across industries, and exploring new marketing approaches.
• Manage large, complex projects with diverse scope, including projects exceeding $2M.
• May supervise Project Managers I or II.
• Must have experience managing large projects across multiple industries and specialized sectors (e.g., semiconductor, power).

Other Responsibilities

• Interpret and enforce policies and procedures within the business unit.
• Oversee training and development of subordinate staff.
• Ensure budgets are met for the business unit.
• Manage entire project staff, including engineers, technicians, and administrative support.
• Lead major proposal development when assigned.
• Ability to travel.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: BS Degree in Engineering preferred. Business or other technical degrees with equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience: Minimum of seven years preferred, including project management.
• Background in controls engineering required.
• Business development experience highly desirable.
• Strong leadership and client relations skills essential.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Long‑Term Disability and Voluntary Short‑Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare & Dependent Care)
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• 401(k)/Profit Sharing
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing