Senior Project Manager

The Wieland Corporation; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (Standard Plan + HDHP)

401(k) with 25% match

Cutting-edge technology for safety and

Job summary

Wieland Corporation, based in Shreveport, LA, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex construction projects and coordinate cross-functional teams.

You will partner with preconstruction, review schedules, manage risks with Owners and Architects, lead contract negotiations, and mentor staff while ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• 10 years of construction management experience.
• Procore experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Partner with preconstruction on proposal development and buyout strategy.
• Review project schedules with teams and notify stakeholders of delays.
• Maintain client relationships and communicate risks, costs, budgets, and change management with Owners and Architects.
• Interpret Owner contract terms and lead negotiations; resolve disputes with trade partners.
• Ensure subcontract agreements signed within 30 days; secure bonds and insurance.
• Lead monthly financial reviews for fee reconciliations and cost projections.
• Mentor project team members with clear goals and support strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Travel flexibility

Tools

Procore

Job description

Wieland Corporation is a construction company built on a foundation of excellence, safety, and integrity, with an unwavering focus on safety and the environment.

Senior Project Manager

Wieland’s Senior Project Managers are the primary lead for complex projects, often overseeing multiple projects at once. Based in the Shreveport, Louisiana office, the Senior Project Manager provides direction and support to project teams, with a focus on strategic planning, high-level stakeholder management, and team mentorship.

Essential Duties for the Senior Project Manager Position

• Partner with the preconstruction team on proposal development and buyout strategy.
• Review project schedules with each project team for accuracy and ensure stakeholders are notified of delays per contract requirements.
• Maintain strong client relationships and communicate with Owners and Architects on project risks, costs, budgets, and change management.
• Interpret Owner contract terms for the project team, participate in or lead Owner contract negotiations, and lead dispute resolution with trade partners and suppliers.
• Ensure subcontract agreements are executed within 30 days of award and that trade partners have signed agreements, required bonds, and proper insurance before work begins.
• Lead monthly financial reviews to verify fee reconciliations, cost projections, and S-curves.
• Mentor project team members by setting clear, measurable goals and supporting corporate strategic initiatives.

Experience, Skills and Abilities for the Senior Project Manager Position

• 10 years of construction management experience.
• Procore experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Compensation, Benefits and Structure for the Senior Project Manager Position

Rewards for this position include a competitive base salary based on experience, skills, and abilities, along with Wieland's excellent total compensation package. This includes competitive health benefits (Standard Plan and an HDHP with HSA,) a 401(k) plan with a 25% company match, and access to cutting-edge technology designed to improve the efficiency and safety of Wieland’s employees and construction sites.

The Recruitment Process for the Senior Project Manager Position

The recruitment process includes a mixture of phone calls and in-person interviews, candidate assessments, a job shadow, and a pre-employment background check and drug test. The process is designed to make sure that candidates are aligned with Wieland’s long-term goals and that candidates have shared core values.

Wieland Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer!