Senior Project Manager (Aviation)

W.E. O'Neil Construction; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% ESOP

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(K) with Match

Bonus Program

Job summary

W.E. O’Neil Construction seeks a Senior Project Manager to deliver large, complex aviation construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will mentor teams, manage client relationships, and drive operational excellence while aligning project outcomes with company goals.

The role emphasizes leadership, safety, quality, cost control, and proactive risk management within a dynamic, performance-driven environment in Pleasanton, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 12+ years of progressively responsible construction industry experience.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification or ability to obtain within established timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery from preconstruction through closeout, including planning and scheduling.
• Oversee subcontractor coordination, field planning, logistics, procurement, and sequencing.
• Champion construction safety, quality, scheduling, and risk management initiatives across projects.
• Develop long-term client relationships and lead initiatives that improve project delivery and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Scheduling

Risk management

VDC/BIM

Procore

CMiC

Navisworks

Microsoft Office

Financial decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

CMiC

Navisworks

Job description

Department: Project Management
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Pleasanton, CA
Compensation: $170,000 - $240,000 / year

Description

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of large, complex, or multiple construction projects through leadership of project teams, client relationships, operational execution, and business performance. This role provides leadership from preconstruction through closeout while mentoring project teams and supporting initiatives that strengthen project delivery, employee development, and company success. This role is specifically for opportunities in the aviation construction management sector.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Risk Management

• Champion project safety, quality, scheduling, and risk management initiatives across assigned projects.
• Partner with field leadership to establish and maintain project safety and quality expectations.
• Lead proactive identification, evaluation, and mitigation of risks that may impact project performance.
• Support resolution of complex project, operational, and risk-related challenges.

Financial Performance & Contract Management

• Maintain accountability for project forecasting, budgeting, billing, cash flow management, and overall financial performance.
• Lead administration of prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and project agreements.
• Direct contractual communications, compliance efforts, and change management processes.
• Evaluate cost impacts, forecast variances, contractual risks, and financial exposures while implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Support avoidance and resolution of claims, disputes, and contractual conflicts.
• Provide guidance and oversight to project teams regarding financial management and contract administration best practices.

Leadership & Relationships

• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other assigned personnel.
• Create high-performing teams through effective coaching, delegation, accountability, and succession planning.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and senior company representative for key project stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative culture focused on safety, quality, continuous improvement, and project success.
• Support project pursuits, client interviews, presentations, and relationship-building efforts.

Project Delivery

• Lead project delivery from preconstruction through closeout, including planning, constructability, logistics, procurement, staffing, scheduling, and execution strategies.
• Apply advanced construction technical knowledge, constructability expertise, and understanding of means and methods to support successful project execution.
• Lead subcontractor coordination, field planning, logistics, procurement, and project sequencing efforts.
• Champion effective integration of VDC/BIM processes to support constructability, coordination, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks associated with field execution that may impact safety, quality, schedule, or profitability.
• Oversee turnover, commissioning, closeout, and project completion efforts to ensure successful project outcomes.

Company Perspective

• Consider project decisions through the lens of company profitability, risk management, reputation, client relationships, and long-term business objectives.
• Support company initiatives related to training, recruiting, employee development, culture, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Share lessons learned and promote consistency in project delivery, operational practices, and risk management.
• Participate in company committees, employee resource groups, industry organizations, training efforts, and other initiatives that strengthen the organization and construction industry.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Expert understanding of construction contracts, project controls, scheduling, procurement, cost management, and risk management practices.
• Advanced ability to interpret construction documents, contracts, specifications, schedules, and financial reports.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, constructability principles, VDC/BIM processes, and quality management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software platforms such as Procore, CMiC, and/or Navisworks.
• Strong business acumen and financial decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to evaluate complex project challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex, or multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrates leadership beyond assigned projects through participation in company initiatives, training programs, recruiting efforts, employee resource groups, industry organizations, and activities that strengthen the company and construction industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with clients, project teams, and company leadership.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and relationship-management capabilities.
• Ability to influence outcomes through collaboration, communication, and sound judgment.

Personal

• High degree of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in complex business and project situations.
• Committed to continuous learning, leadership development, and operational excellence.
• Serves as a positive role model and mentor within the organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 12+ years of progressively responsible construction industry experience.
• Demonstrated success managing large or complex construction projects and project teams.
• Advanced understanding of project delivery, financial management, contract administration, risk management, and construction operations.
• Demonstrated leadership in client management, team development, preconstruction planning, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software platforms.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification, or ability to obtain within established company timelines.

Benefits

• 100% ESOP
• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• PTO/Sick
• 100% Life Insurance
• 401(K) with Match
• Student Debt Program

Physical Demands

Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

These are considered the core responsibilities of the position. Employees are encouraged to reach beyond their current responsibilities in an effort to foster professional growth, but only as they are able to remain accountable for their core responsibilities.

Equal Employment

W.E. O’Neil is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment‑related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.