Senior Project Manager- Dairy

Bower Ag; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Bower Ag seeks a Senior Project Manager to deliver dairy construction projects, from initial kickoff to closeout. You will lead project teams, drive schedules and budgets, and coordinate with subcontractors and customers to ensure safe, on-time, and profitable outcomes.

You will oversee reporting, compliance with OSHA and company standards, and continuous improvement across sites, including travel to job sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in PM, construction, business, engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in construction project management, exceeding $5M in revenue.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, subcontractor management, and project financials.
• Professional Engineer license preferred, or ability to obtain.
• Agricultural construction experience, particularly swine/dairy, preferred.
• Proficiency in engineering and construction management practices, software, MS Office, and reporting systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety standards, and construction compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage new and remodel construction projects from initiation through completion.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, timelines, tracking, billing, WIP reporting, subcontractor coordination, staffing, material planning, and project execution.
• Support Account Managers in defining project scope and assist PMs and Jobsite Superintendents with leadership and issue resolution.
• Review estimates, buyout docs, contracts, permits, specs, and project scopes before startup.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, tracking systems, Gantt charts, and internal reporting.
• Manage project documentation, contracts, and reporting systems for accurate records.
• Monitor performance against scope, budget, schedule, profitability, quality, and standards.
• Ensure OSHA, insurance, customer, contract, and company compliance.
• Lead issue resolution for scheduling, subcontractor performance, and customer concerns.
• Coordinate with Accounting, Purchasing, and Operations to support execution and financial reporting.
• Support quality control, risk management, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Financials

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in PM, construction, business, engineering, or related

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Description

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of new and remodel of dariy construction projects. This role ensures projects are executed safely, profitably, on time, and within defined scope and quality standards. The position focuses on tactical project execution, project team leadership, client communication, subcontractor coordination, and overall project profitability while supporting operational consistency and company standards. The Senior Project Manager also maintains strong oversight of project performance and ensures full compliance with company, safety, and regulatory requirements.

This position does require travel to our job sites.

Requirements

• Lead and manage new and remodel construction projects from initiation through completion.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, timelines, project tracking, billing, work in progress reporting, subcontractor coordination, staffing, material planning, and overall project execution.
• Support Account Managers in defining project scope and assist Project Managers and Jobsite Superintendents with leadership, communication, issue resolution, and project execution.
• Review estimates, buyout documentation, contracts, permits, specifications, and project scopes prior to project startup.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, tracking systems, Gantt charts, and internal reporting processes.
• Manage project documentation, contracts, and reporting systems to ensure accurate and timely records.
• Monitor project performance against scope, budget, schedule, profitability, quality, and company standards.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, insurance, customer, contract, and company requirements.
• Lead issue resolution efforts related to project execution, scheduling conflicts, subcontractor performance, and customer concerns.
• Coordinate with Accounting, Purchasing, and Operations teams to support project execution and financial reporting.
• Support quality control, risk management, operational consistency, and successful project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Provide project updates and reporting to leadership while supporting continuous improvement and best practices across teams.
• All other duties assigned.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to lead and support Project Managers and Jobsite Superintendents across multiple projects.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, accountability, professionalism, and communication skills.
• Maintain focus on tactical project delivery, operational consistency, and customer satisfaction.
• Work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with diverse groups.
• Strong ability to schedule, multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a high level of organization, attention to detail, and project management accuracy.
• Manage large-scale, complex construction projects while supporting quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Apply strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills to support project performance and profitability.
• Maintain professional written and verbal communication with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Support company safety initiatives and reinforce OSHA, customer, and company compliance.
• Drive accountability for project-level performance, execution standards, and overall project success.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience required.
• 5+ years of experience in construction project management, exceeding $5M in revenue, with experience leading multiple projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, scheduling, budgeting, subcontractor management, and project financials.
• Professional Engineer license preferred, or ability to obtain.
• Agricultural construction experience, particularly swine and/or dairy, is preferred.
• Proficiency in engineering and construction management practices, project management software, Microsoft Office, and construction reporting systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety standards, and construction compliance requirements is required.
• Experience operating or working around common construction equipment and tools, including telehandlers, skid loaders, hand and power tools, and PPE.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience in construction or engineering project management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4%
• Paid vacation, accruing from day one
• Paid sick time annually
• 6 paid holidays per year
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental and bereavement leave
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Employee referral bonus program

Salary Description

$105,000-135,000