Senior Project Manager - General Construction

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead large or multiple projects, overseeing planning, execution and closeout with strong cost control and client relations.

You will manage startup, scheduling, cost forecasting, safety and team leadership while ensuring alignment with project goals and company policies. This role requires a results-driven leader with extensive field and office coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a construction project manager.
• Professional degree in construction management, architecture or related field preferred.
• Detailed understanding of construction project sequencing and scheduling.
• Advanced understanding of drawings, specifications and constructability.
• Ability to negotiate, write and execute all subcontract agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing all aspects of startup, management and closeout of a project.
• Ensuring optimal communication among the project team, subcontractors, client, and design professionals.
• Participate in preconstruction with development of the Project GMP by performing constructability reviews, logistic planning, schedule development and defining scopes.
• Oversee development and updating of the CPM Project Schedule with Project Superintendent and staff, ensuring adherence through contracting, permits, procurement, planning and sequencing.
• Manage document control and admin requirements, including submittals, RFIs, ASIs, minutes, daily reports and photo documentation.
• Lead the buy-out phase, ensuring contracts are drafted, negotiated and executed within 30 days of handoff.
• Analyze and forecast project costs, identify overruns and savings, implement cost control and manage budgets.
• Drive a project safety program and culture through coaching and safety inspections.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Client service

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Procore

Job description

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:

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