Senior Project Manager – Complex Building Systems

Clayco; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Clayco SEI seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead on-site execution across structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes on complex nationwide projects. You will drive project budgets, schedules, safety, and quality control, coordinating with superintendents and subcontractors to ensure successful delivery from planning through turnover.

The role emphasizes self-perform execution, cost reporting, and proactive communications with owners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related degree preferred.
• 6-10 years of experience managing construction projects ($25+ million) ideally design-build.
• Strong project safety record and commitment to safety and quality.
• Strong understanding of productivity tracking and industry standard production rates.
• Previous experience with set-up, budget planning, buyout, and cost reporting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology.
• Previous experience leading a successful project management team.
• Creative and results-oriented with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to walk the job site, climb ladders, and multi floor scaffolding.
• Ability to lift objects at least 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute the budget, timeline, quality control plan, and overall project execution plan.
• Coordinate with Project Superintendent in development of a project site logistics plan.
• Manage the project permit procedure.
• Oversee the preparation of installation for self-perform, and subcontracted scopes.
• Contract management for installation subcontractors.
• Manage the subcontractor buyout process.
• Review PO’s & Negotiate Terms.
• Communicate project expectations to the field operations team.
• Assist Superintendent in the management of self-perform, and subcontracted scopes.
• Maintain understanding of the Clayco/Owner contract.
• Enforces the requirements of the owner agreement at the jobsite.
• Oversee the submittal, change order, and pay request process.
• Participate with project team and preconstruction services in development of a Project Code of Accounts.
• Oversee project cost control and cost reporting including general conditions, equipment, materials, and installation.
• Assist in generation of project costs and Job Cost Report.
• Contribute to the analyzing and forecast of quarterly Total Cost Projection reports.
• Setup progress/productivity tracking systems and review updates from the team regularly. Provide feedback and direction based on trends and data analytics.
• Coordinate personnel and resources, including the supervision of project jobsite staff.
• Monitor project labor.
• Develop, update, and Maintain project schedule.
• Initiate jobsite mobilization including temporary facilities, site personnel, and processes.
• Monitor and record training of all staff personnel.
• Report and track Expediting of Materials/Equipment.
• Setup Equipment Status Tracking.
• Setup Material Tracking.
• Expedite deliveries to meet schedule.
• Assist preconstruction services in bidding projects.
• Implement applicable safety, EEO, and Aff…
• Participate in the project’s quality process.
• Contribute to schedule and project close‑out processes.
• Oversee Accountability for schedule/coordination/document control.
• Manage all owner coordination and communication.

Skills

Budget planning

Safety management

Productivity tracking

Cost reporting

Leadership

Site walkthrough

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture or related field

Job description

Clayco SEI seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead on-site execution across structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes on complex nationwide projects. You will drive project budgets, schedules, safety, and quality control, coordinating with superintendents and subcontractors to ensure successful delivery from planning through turnover.

The role emphasizes self-perform execution, cost reporting, and proactive communications with owners.