Senior Project Manager, Construction

PayneCrest Electric; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Per diem for travel

Benefits package

Job summary

PayneCrest Electric, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale electrical construction projects. You will oversee safety, scheduling, budgeting, and team development while ensuring client satisfaction and profitability.

You will collaborate with operations leaders, field personnel, and internal support teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with company standards. Travel or relocation may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline is required or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of progressive construction project management experience on large-scale projects.
• Strong background in electrical construction and project leadership.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of project execution from preconstruction to closeout, ensuring on-time delivery and safety.
• Develop budgets, schedules, manpower projections, procurement strategies, and milestones.
• Own project P&L, manage costs, cash flow, and profitability.
• Monitor budgets, productivity, costs, and forecasts to identify risks and overruns.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Mentor and develop project managers and engineers on the team.
• Coordinate with field leadership to align resources and schedules.
• Manage scope, change orders, RFIs, and documentation to protect profitability.
• Collaborate with Engineering, BIM/VDC, Purchasing, Accounting, and Safety teams.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Client relations

Construction management

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Equivalent experience in electrical construction

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Construction PM software

BIM/VDC platforms

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Job description

Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, PayneCrest Electric, a Primoris Company, is a nationally recognized electrical contractor and trusted partner in delivering some of the industry's most complex and technically demanding projects. Our competitive advantage is our people-first culture, which empowers teams to make decisions, solve problems, and deliver safe, efficient, and innovative solutions while growing and succeeding together.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful execution of large-scale electrical construction projects. This individual will provide overall project leadership, overseeing financial performance, scheduling, field operations, and team development while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and client satisfaction. The Senior Project Manager will work closely with operations leadership, field personnel, and internal support teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of project execution, from preconstruction and planning through construction, commissioning, and final closeout, ensuring successful delivery of complex electrical construction projects.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including budgets, schedules, manpower projections, procurement strategies, and key milestones to support successful project outcomes.
• Assume full responsibility for project profit and loss (P&L), including financial performance, cost management, cash flow, and overall profitability.
• Monitor project budgets, labor productivity, committed costs, and financial performance while maintaining accurate forecasts and proactively identifying potential risks and cost overruns.
• Establish and promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and project-specific safety requirements while holding team members accountable for safe work practices.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development to Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other project team members, establishing clear expectations and fostering accountability.
• Partner closely with Superintendents and field leadership to coordinate manpower, construction sequencing, project schedules, and resource allocation while addressing challenges that could impact productivity or project performance.
• Oversee project scheduling, critical path activities, and milestone tracking, proactively identifying potential delays and implementing corrective action plans to maintain project commitments.
• Manage project scope, contract requirements, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and documentation to ensure contractual compliance and protect project profitability.
• Coordinate with internal departments, including Engineering, BIM/VDC, Prefabrication, Purchasing, Accounting, and Safety, to align resources, improve efficiencies, and support successful project execution.
• Oversee procurement strategies and material management, ensuring long-lead equipment, materials, and subcontractor resources are properly coordinated with project schedules.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, General Contractors, and key project stakeholders, building strong relationships through effective communication, responsiveness, and consistent project delivery.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, resolve complex operational challenges, and provide timely, accurate reporting to senior leadership regarding project performance and financial status.
• Support business development efforts by maintaining strong client relationships, identifying future project opportunities, and contributing to long-term customer partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline; equivalent experience in electrical construction and project leadership will also be considered.
• 8+ years of progressive construction project management experience, including demonstrated leadership of large-scale data center, industrial or advanced manufacturing construction projects.
• Strong background in electrical construction, including power distribution systems, electrical infrastructure, and complex installation requirements.
• Proven experience managing large, complex construction projects from preconstruction through completion, with full responsibility for financial performance, scheduling, and project execution.
• Demonstrated expertise in project budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, change management, and profit and loss (P&L) accountability.
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, critical path management, manpower planning, and coordination of multiple trades and project stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop project management teams while fostering accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
• Experience managing client relationships, contract requirements, subcontractors, and complex project deliverables.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam Revu, and construction project management software, with working knowledge of scheduling, estimating, and BIM/VDC platforms.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions in demanding construction environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel or relocate as needed to support local and national project assignments.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to Director or VP of Operations

LOCATION:

Project Site

Compensation

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Bonus opportunity
• Additional compensation and per diem allowances for qualifying travel assignments
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a matching 401(k) program, and additional employee benefits.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. As part of the hiring process, all applicants will be required to submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment urine drug screening and background check.