Senior Project Manager (Industrial Experience Required)

wohlsenconstruction; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wohlsen Construction seeks a Sr. Project Manager with industrial experience to secure and manage project cost, schedule and performance in line with company policy and goals.

You will bring superior technical expertise to the customer and lead cross-functional teams on complex industrial projects. Responsibilities include planning, reporting, coordinating with estimators, and managing change orders while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Construction technology, Engineering or related discipline.
• 7–12 years of relevant construction project management experience.
• OSHA 10 Hour Certification; OSHA 30/First Aid/CPR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project plan, schedule and sequence with field collaboration.
• Prepare and issue progress reports, schedules and budget updates.
• Lead meetings with project team and customer to coordinate unresolved issues.
• Monitor progress against schedule and man-hour expenditure; adjust as needed.
• Manage scope changes, communicate with client, and negotiate fee adjustments.
• Inform customer of progress and technical costs; resolve issues affecting design and cost.
• Coordinate with Estimating for cost/time estimates and subcontractor quotes.
• Review plans, specs, and reports with Estimating; assist with initial budget and PPA.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Preconstruction

Travel willingness

Construction coordination

Education

B.S. in Construction technology / Engineering

Job description

Role: Sr. Project Manager with Industrial Experience

About Your Opportunity

The primary responsibility for the Senior Project Manager is to secure and manage project cost, schedule and performance in conformance with company policy, standards and goals. The Senior Project Manager presents superior technical expertise to the customer.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the project plan, sequence and schedule with collaboration of field personnel.
• Prepare and issues project documents including progress reports, project schedule updates, and financial/budget updates.
• Initiate periodic meetings and other forms of communication with project team members and customer, to acquaint them with unresolved problems and to provide an adequate degree of coordination.
• You will monitor project progress for adherence to schedule and man hour expenditures versus percent complete.
• Re-plan and make corrections/adjustments to maintain schedule; identifies cause, advises customer and negotiates changes in fee.
• Monitor project scope for changes affecting budget and schedule; identifies cause, advises customer and negotiates changes in fee.
• Keep customer informed of progress on the project and of any technical problems/solutions and their effect on design and costs.
• Identify solution to any problem which might impede progress of the project or adversely affect customer relations. This includes soliciting the help and personal involvement of management in the solution of unusual technical problems encountered in the progress of work.
• Coordinate with Estimating department staff on the development of costs and time schedules. Also, assembles estimates including soliciting subcontractor quotations.
• Review with the Estimating department staff all plans, specifications, and reports relative to the project.
• Coordinate with Estimating department staff on the development of costs and time schedules. Also, assembles estimates including soliciting subcontractor quotations.
• Review with the Estimating department staff all plans, specifications, and reports relative to the project.
• You will participate in the contract negotiations and change in scope budgeting with the client and ensure that all procedures governing the review and approval of contracts are followed before signing.
• Review initial estimate in the preparation for initial budget upload in coordination with estimating and accounting department. You will also assist with the preparation of the Project Performance Agreement (PPA).
• You willhelp with the project procurement process including, interview preparation, staff planning, scheduling, and interview process.
• You willmanage and developthe Project Assistants and Project Engineer(s).
• Review safety requirements in pre-installation planning sessions and obtain acknowledgement by sub(s) to ensure they follow our guidelines. You will also conduct site safety inspections.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Construction technology, Engineering or other related discipline and 7-12 years relevant experience.
• Experience in construction project management with contract values of $15-50 million and up.
• Experience in multiple disciplines including, project management, estimating, preconstruction services, and construction management.
• OSHA 10 Hour Certification
• OSHA 30, First Aid and CPR is preferred
• Experience in the sales and marketing process including making presentations to potential customers.
• Ability to travel and work additional hours when needed to meet business plan goals.

Physical Requirements

In a normal day, this position requires little to no standing or walking. In a normal day, the employee must be able to sit for 7+ hours. In a normal day, the employee must be able to drive 1-4 hours. Employee must be able to lift/carry up to 10 lbs. maximum; occasionally carry small objects. In this position, employee occasionally (0-33%) must be able to bend at waist, squat the knees, climb (including ladders), reach above shoulders, kneel, crawl, use feet (foot controls), and/or work at heights above 6 feet.

It is the policy of Wohlsen Construction to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and Wohlsen Construction may exercise its employment at-will rights at any time.