Senior Project Manager - General Construction

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction staffing firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager in St. Louis, Missouri, responsible for the financial and technical success of construction projects. The role involves managing project phases, ensuring client communication, and leading teams towards safety and efficiency. Candidates must have over 10 years of experience, a relevant degree, and proficiency in project management tools. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a construction project manager.
• Detailed understanding of construction project sequencing and scheduling.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of project startup, management, and closeout.
• Ensure communication among teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Analyze project costs and implement cost control measures.

Skills

Construction project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Negotiation

Education

Professional Degree in construction management

Bachelor's in architecture or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel & Outlook)

MS Project

Procore

Job description

Overview

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

Senior Construction Project Manager has ultimate responsibility for the financial and technical success of their project(s) and oversees all phases of project planning and execution. The Senior Construction Project Manager plans, organizes, leads and controls projects in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the company while meeting the expectations of the Client. The Senior Construction Project Manager will be responsible for the oversight and leadership of one large project or multiple smaller projects. While each assignment varies, major specific duties of the Senior Construction Project Manager include:

Responsibilities

• Managing all aspects of startup, management and closeout of a project
• Ensuring optimal communication among the project Team, subcontractors, client, and design professionals
• Actively participate in preconstruction with the development of the Project GMP by performing constructability reviews, logistic planning, schedule development and defining scopes.
• Oversee the development and updating of the CPM Project Schedule by the Project Superintendent and other assigned staff. Ensure adherence through timely contracting, proper permit management, material procurement tracking, proper planning and sequencing and consistently monitoring of work in place.
• Manage document control and administrative requirements in a timely manner. This includes processes for submittals, RFIs, ASIs, updating documents, meeting minutes, daily reporting, photo documentation, etc.
• Actively lead the buy-out phase of the project, with support from the Project Director and preconstruction, assuring a thorough buy oft the project with all contracts drafted, negotiated, and executed within 30 days of the Precon/Ops handoff.
• Analyze and accurately forecast project costs (GCs, GRs, and COW) and identify both problem areas which may result in cost overruns and project savings which can ultimately enhance the project fee. Consistently seek out fee enhancement opportunities. Implement cost control measures and maintain budgets.
• Ensure the team establishes a project specific safety program and is reviewed regularly. Drive a safety culture on the project through consistently coaching, correcting, and rewarding safety behaviors. Lead by example through weekly participation in safety inspections.
• Own the Client relationship and communicate regularly to keep issues from escalating. Be willing and able to proactively address challenges and communicate resolutions in a timely manner.
• Drive the project team to an expedited closeout process including all work completed in the field (including punchlist) as well as all administrative duties within 30 days of substantial completion.
• Applicant must work well in a team environment, be highly motivated, committed to excellence, and passionate about enabling staff development.
• Embody company’s values of Integrity, Fairness, Continuous Improvement and Results!

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a construction project manager, and specific experience managing commercial construction
• Professional Degree in construction management, architecture or a related field (mechanical or civil engineering, construction tech, interior design, business administration) is preferred
• Detailed understanding of construction project sequencing and scheduling
• Advanced understanding of drawings and specifications as well as constructability
• Ability to negotiate, write and execute all subcontract agreements
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel & Outlook), MS Project and Procore
• Must work well in a team environment and be committed to client service
• A valid Driver’s License