Senior Project Manager Large Capital Construction/EPC

Matrix NAC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Disability and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Wellness program

Adoption assistance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Matrix NAC in Pittsburgh seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead field projects across multiple disciplines, owning scope, schedule and budget while pursuing new business opportunities. You will guide PMs, manage financials, and maintain strong client relations to drive project success.

The role demands a 4‑year degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent experience), plus PM experience, and a solid grasp of construction practices and finance.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree in Engineering or Construction Management; or 15 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Prior PM/P&L experience with multiple projects; heavy industrial/EPC background preferred.
• Experience with union construction subcontractors a plus; PMI certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction, design, finance, business development and project management.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication; strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction and manage field projects of varying size and complexity.
• Develop new business opportunities relative to clients or geographic areas.
• Plan, organize and staff field positions; supervise on-site field personnel.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, billings and collections; ensure profit/loss accountability.
• Oversee bid, project and strategy meetings; ensure compliance with policy and standards.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve construction method issues; issue change orders as needed.

Skills

Project management

P&L experience

Leadership

Negotiation

Scheduling

Client relations

Budgeting

Financial management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

PMI Project Management Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Project scheduling software

Job description

Description

The Sr. Project Manager is primarily responsible for providing overall direction and managing field projects of any size, risk, scope and complexity, usually involving multiple craft disciplines; as well as developing new business opportunities relative to a particular Client, groups of Clients or geographical area. Works independently; subject to policies and general management direction. Provides guidance to lower level PMs on policies and procedures, where applicable. Responsible for profit/loss, budgeting, estimating, planning and scheduling, forecasting, collections, financial management, marketing/sales, field execution, client relations, and project technical support. Identifies and resolves technical/operational problems on projects.

Essential Functions

• Actively supports the Company's commitment to safety and its "Core Values."
• Represents the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company's "Code of Business Conduct and Ethics."
• Initiates and maintains liaison with client to facilitate construction activities, including assessing scope of work and resources required to successfully complete project. This may be facilitated through direction and oversight of subordinate project managers.
• Represents Company at bid meetings, project meetings, strategy meetings, etc. as applicable to projects.
• Establishes project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy, including preparing or overseeing complete estimate for selected project with a detailed review of proposal specifications, drawings, and contracting.
• Plans, organizes and staffs key field positions through operational department heads or subordinate project/construction managers.
• Supervises and/or monitors through administrative direction of on-site field supervision to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. Investigates potentially serious situations and implements corrective measures as necessary.
• Provides technical assistance (i.e., interpretation of drawings) and recommends construction methods and equipment as required. Initiates and maintains extra work estimating and issuance of change orders.
• Responsible for profit/loss accountability for projects managed. Manages financial aspects of contracts to protect company's interest and simultaneously maintains good relationship with client. Confirms project billings and collections are current.
• Develops new business opportunities relative to a particular Client, groups of Clients, or geographical area.
• Additional responsibilities, as required.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree in Engineering, or Construction Management; or combination of equivalent education and 15 years job-related experience if no degree
• Prior project management/P&L experience preferred; includes 10+ years supervisory experience in Heavy Industrial/EPC project work, preferably in a union environment
• Experience working with union construction subcontractors is a plus
• Project Management Certification from PMI preferred
• Extensive understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes and standards and their impact on project activities
• Superior oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; strong negotiation skills
• Advanced knowledge of construction, design, finance, business development, and project management
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and project scheduling software
• Advanced ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize performance
• Proven track record of bringing projects in on time, on schedule, within budget, and safely
• Ability to manage occasional heavy workloads with time sensitive deadlines, prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting project objectives
• Demonstrated dependability and self-motivation to work on projects; take initiative to resolve problems; understand resources available and use resources effectively to generate solutions
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time, prepare complex proposals, and estimate all types and sizes of projects
• Solid knowledge and understanding of financial statements and reports

Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, disability benefits, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), a robust wellness program and adoption assistance. Some employees may also be eligible for paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a performance or safety bonus program.

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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