Senior Project Manager - Mission Critical

J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) contributions

Profit sharing

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Career development support

Job summary

J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. in Davenport, IA, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, mission-critical commercial construction projects from planning through closeout, ensuring schedule, cost, and quality targets are met.

You will coordinate with design partners, trade contractors, and clients to drive safe, efficient execution, manage risks, and deliver facilities that meet demanding performance requirements.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive construction project management in commercial construction.
• Proven success leading large-scale projects valued at $80M+ from precon through closeout.
• Experience on complex commercial projects (data centers, healthcare, technical environments).
• Strong ability to negotiate and manage complex project situations with professionalism.
• Advanced knowledge of building systems, MEP coordination, sequencing, and trade partner mgmt.
• Extensive experience with contract administration, cost forecasting, change mgmt, and financial risk mgmt.
• Track record of leading project teams with a collaborative, team-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex mission-critical construction projects from planning through commissioning and closeout.
• Apply building systems knowledge to anticipate challenges, uphold quality, and drive safe execution.
• Oversee procurement, bidding, subcontractor selection, and long-lead equipment management.
• Develop schedules, coordinate sequencing, and align teams to keep progress on track.
• Manage project financials from preconstruction to forecast, cost control, and change mgmt.
• Communicate status to clients and partners, balancing cost, schedule, and performance needs.

Skills

10-15 years project management

Large-scale projects $80M+

Data centers / healthcare projects

Negotiation & complex situations

MEP coordination & building systems

Contract administration & costForecast

Financial risk management

Team leadership & collaboration

Job description

Founded in 1890, Findorff is a commercial construction company based in Wisconsin and building throughout the U.S. We deliver best-in-class craftsmanship to projects within healthcare, science and technology, industrial, and more, driven by strong relationships and a deep commitment to the communities we serve.

What We Are Looking For

• 10-15 years of progressive construction project management experience in commercial construction
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale projects valued at $80M or more from preconstruction through closeout
• Experience supporting complex commercial projects such as data centers, healthcare, or other technical environments
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage complex project situations with a high level of professionalism and sound judgment
• Advanced knowledge of building systems, MEP coordination, construction methods, sequencing, and trade partner management
• Extensive experience with contract administration, cost forecasting, change management, and financial risk management
• Established track record of leading project teams with a collaborative, team-first leadership approach

What You\'ll Do

As a Senior Project Manager with Findorff, you\'ll lead complex mission critical construction projects from early planning through commissioning and closeout, owning the process, the relationships, and the results. These projects demand exceptional coordination, disciplined execution, and the ability to anticipate challenges before they affect schedule, cost, or quality. You\'ll serve as a trusted leader to your project team and partners, helping deliver reliable, high-quality facilities that meet demanding performance and operational requirements.

• Apply Construction Expertise: Leverage your understanding of building systems, construction methods, and mission-critical infrastructure to anticipate challenges, mitigate risks, uphold quality standards, and drive safe, effective project execution.
• Lead Procurement & Trade Management: Oversee bidding, contract negotiations, subcontractor and vendor selection, and submittal management. Proactively manage long-lead equipment and materials to support critical project milestones and maintain schedule certainty.
• Drive Planning, Scheduling, and Execution: Develop and manage comprehensive project schedules, coordinate complex construction sequencing and MEP activities, lead project meetings, and align self-perform teams, subcontractors, and design partners to keep work progressing safely and efficiently.
• Own Financial Performance: Lead project financial management from preconstruction and estimating through forecasting, cost control, contract administration, and change management. Identify financial risks early, manage project exposure, and drive results that meet or exceed established goals.
• Build Client Confidence & Drive Results: Serve as a key point of leadership for the client and project partners, communicating project status, navigating complex decisions, and balancing cost, schedule, quality, safety, and operational requirements to deliver a successful project.

Why Findorff

• Employee-owned (ESOP) to build long-term wealth alongside your career
• Stable, predictable backlog driven by long-term client relationships with over 90% of our work with repeat clients
• Diverse portfolio to expand your experience across multiple market sectors
• People-first culture grounded in respect, collaboration, and doing the right thing

Plus:

• competitive compensation package, 401(k) + contributions, profit sharing, generous PTO, paid parental leave, and strong career development support.

Diversity matters. Findorff recognizes the talents of all, appreciating the different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that make us a stronger company and partner for the communities we live and work in.

Findorff provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.