Senior Project Manager – Automotive & Industrial Construction

The Boldt Company; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 124,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Owned

Career Growth

Safety First

High Impact Projects

Job summary

The Boldt Company is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a General Contractor background to lead complex automotive, advanced manufacturing, or industrial construction projects from preconstruction to closeout. You will manage cost, schedule, procurement, and subcontractors while building strong client relationships.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in construction project management, a BS in engineering/construction management, and a passion for mentorship and growth within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related field.
• Ten or more years’ experience in construction project management.
• A valid driver’s license; yearly MVR checks may apply.
• Broad understanding of project delivery including financial data, production planning, and lean techniques.
• Proficiency in 0365 office suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage cost, schedule, procurement and subcontractors.
• Foster client relationships and risk management.
• Mentor team and grow client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationships

Cost control

Scheduling

Procurement

Subcontractors

Risk management

Lean methods

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related field

Tools

MS 365

Job description

The Boldt Company, a subsidiary of the Boldt Group
Location: Indiana or Missouri

At Boldt, we build more than complex projects, and we build strong relationships, great teams, and lasting impact.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager with a General Contractor background who has successfully led $20M+ automotive, advanced manufacturing, or industrial construction projects. You’ll take ownership from preconstruction through closeout, leading project teams, client relationships, cost, schedule, procurement, subcontractors, risk, and overall project delivery. This is an opportunity to lead significant, complex work, mentor other builders, grow key client relationships, and continue your career toward Project Executive and broader construction leadership opportunities.

We Are Boldt

• Our People: We create opportunities for growth, fulfillment, and reaching full potential.
• Our Customers: We exceed expectations through advocacy, problem-solving, and collaboration.
• Our Partners: We collaborate with trust and respect to drive innovation and shared success.
• Our Communities: We give back with our time, talents, and resources, elevating dignity and doing good

Why You’ll Love Working at Boldt

• Employee Owned : Your work fuels our success and your future
• Purpose ‑ Driven : ESG ‑ focused work aligned with strong values
• Better Together : Teamwork, trust, and shared accountability
• Safety First : Everyone home safe every day
• Career Growth : Real development through mentorship and hands ‑ on learning
• High ‑ Impact Projects : Complex work that matters
• Lead & Mentor : Learn today, lead tomorrow
• Rich Culture : What started as a carpentry shop has grown into a multi ‑ million ‑ dollar company built on relationships and craftsmanship
• High Performance : By people, strengthened through AI and technology that enhance collaboration, transparency, and results.

At Boldt, high performance starts with strong relationships. We believe the best projects are delivered by teams that trust each other, communicate openly, and take ownership from the field to the office. Our culture blends accountability with support; where learning, mentorship, and collaboration, drive results. You won’t just contribute to projects that matter; you’ll grow alongside people who are investing in your success.

What You Bring

Candidates whose experience or expertise substantially exceed the requirements of the role are encouraged to apply, as we may have current or future roles which may better align with experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related field required. An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ten or more years’ experience in construction project management and related functions.
• A valid driver’s license may be required. Individuals in this role may be subject to an annual Motor Vehicle Records check. The outcome of any MVR checks conducted may negatively impact the persons’ ability to participate in any vehicle program provided by the company,
  including but not limited to the ability to drive a personal vehicle on behalf of The Boldt Company or rent a vehicle through for business travel purposes.
• Broad understanding of successful project delivery including financial data, production planning, and lean process improvement techniques.
• Ability to apply innovative management techniques to inspire and empower teams to produce desired results.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Proficiency in 0365 office suite.

Nice to Have

• Lead Safely & Develop People: Champion a “we care” safety culture while leading, coaching, and mentoring a high-performing project team focused on delivering exceptional results and developing future leaders.
• Own Project Delivery: Lead $20M+ complex construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, driving quality, schedule, procurement, trade coordination, production planning, and overall execution.
• Drive Financial Performance & Manage Risk: Take ownership of project budgets, forecasting, cost controls, contracts, scopes of work, change management, cash flow, profitability, and project risk, taking action early to keep projects on track.
• Lead Clients & Continuous Improvement: Build trusted client and partner relationships while creating a collaborative project culture that challenges teams to innovate, improve operational efficiency, and deliver better outcomes.

Compensation

Target Hiring Range: $124,000 - $165,000 annually

Boldt recognizes that experience, expertise, and specialized skills create value. The target hiring range for this position is $124,000 - $165,000 annually; compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, certifications, geographic market conditions, internal equity, and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to base compensation, employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and participation in applicable company benefit programs.

The Boldt Group and its subsidiaries engage recruiting agencies exclusively through our Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team and only when a valid, Boldt approved agreement is in place. Boldt does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions at any time, including agencies with an active agreement—unless the submission is expressly requested by the Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team. Any unsolicited submissions will be deemed the property of The Boldt Group, and no placement fees will be paid. All agency inquiries must be directed to the Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team. At this time, we are not entertaining any new agency submissions or outreach.

EEOC

The Boldt Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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