Senior Project Manager: Lead Complex Construction Projects

Russell Co.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead existing projects and develop new business relationships across the Midwest. The role will provide overall management direction, ensuring projects meet schedule, budget, and quality targets while coordinating with owners, architects, and developers.

Ideal candidates bring a four-year Construction Engineering/Management degree and 10+ years of commercial construction, with strong leadership and negotiation abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering or Construction Management.
• 10+ years of commercial construction, design, finance and management experience.
• Strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry-specific software.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within corporate policy boundaries.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with owners, architects and developers; negotiate and secure new business.
• Monitor and control construction through on-site supervision to ensure schedule and budget adherence; investigate issues and implement corrective measures.
• Represent the company in project meetings and strategy sessions, including labor negotiations as needed.
• Facilitate client presentations and project interviews.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts to protect company interests while maintaining positive client relations.
• Supervise the work of Project Managers/Project Engineers and provide mentorship as required.
• Assume additional job-related responsibilities as directed by leadership.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Client relationships

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Industry software

Job description

Russell is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead existing projects and develop new business relationships across the Midwest. The role will provide overall management direction, ensuring projects meet schedule, budget, and quality targets while coordinating with owners, architects, and developers.

Ideal candidates bring a four-year Construction Engineering/Management degree and 10+ years of commercial construction, with strong leadership and negotiation abilities.