Sr. Construction Project Manager

Riley Construction; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Riley Construction in Madison, WI is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to lead complex commercial projects from start to finish, ensuring goals, budget, and schedule are met.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Construction Management, 10–18 years of experience, and proficiency with MS Office, Viewpoint, and Procore. You will coordinate with clients, architects, and subcontractors to deliver high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, or similar discipline.
• Minimum of 10–18 years commercial construction experience at the Sr. Project Manager level.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Viewpoint and Procore preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated projects to meet goals within time and funding parameters.
• Review scope and documents to determine time frame and budget; develop staffing and resources strategy.
• Oversee all construction aspects; manage project documents, RFIs, submittals, drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with client for modifications leading to change orders; resolve issues in meetings.
• Lead OAC and subcontractor meetings; negotiate and award subcontracts and POs.
• Control project costs, review invoices, and support billing and profit projections.
• Ensure project progress on schedule and within budget; prepare reports for management and client.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Viewpoint

Procore

Job description

At Riley Construction we believe building should be a joy and our word is our promise! We believe in building great things AND in people who do great things!

Want to sleep in your own bed at night and work at an exceptional construction company with an outstanding culture? Riley Construction is your answer!

We currently have an opening for a qualified Sr. Project Manager.

The Sr. Project Manager plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.

Responsibilities:

Execute the Project

• Reviews project scope and documents to determine time frame and budget.
• Develop strategy to accomplish projects, including staffing requirements and allotment of available resources.
• Understand the six inputs of product management:
  • Materials
  • Tools
  • Equipment
  • Manpower
  • Information
  • Space
• Oversees all the construction aspects throughout the duration of a building project.
• Facilitates team meetings and constraint boards.
• Manages project documents electronically, including review and processing of RFI's, submittals, maintenance of construction drawings and specifications and additional collaborative documents.
• Works closely with the client in establishing necessary modifications leading to change orders to a contract.
• Meets regularly with Superintendent/Field Leader to identify, understand and eliminate project constraints.
• Conducts regular project team meetings.
• Responsible for scheduling of each project and working on timetables with the Project Engineer and Superintendent.
• Ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Prepares project reports for management, client, or others.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Ensures timely preparation of closeout documents.
• Manage project risks.
• Works closely with and sometimes directs/hires Architects/Engineers throughout the project to ensure the client's needs are met.

Manage Subcontractors

• Coordinates subcontractors.
• Lead project team through various project meetings; Manage and run OAC and subcontractor meetings.
• Negotiate and award subcontracts and PO's for projects in an expeditious manner.

Manage Budget / Costs

• Controls project costs and holds costs to plan.
• Oversees / assists with billing process
• Review and help modify invoices.
• Assists the accounting department in any situation dealing with proper coding and matching of work performed with vendor service provided or materials.
• Approve, reject, renegotiate invoices and billings in a timely manner.
• Performs profit analysis/projections.

Deliver Results

• Meet or exceed established profit goals.
• Meet or exceed project quality goals.
• Provide support to meet or exceed project safety goals.
• Drive continuous improvement.
• Responsible for final release and completion of a project to the satisfaction of the client for occupancy.
• Put Riley Construction in a position to earn the clients next project.

Other tasks and responsibilities, as assigned, which may include:

• Assist with pre-construction and business development as required.
• Oversee Project Engineer and Project Coordinator work activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, or similar discipline
• Minimum of 10-18 years commercial construction experience at the Sr. Project Manager level required in commercial construction
• Experience with Microsoft Office, as well as Viewpoint and Procore preferred
• Ability to multi-task and work independently a must.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, pleasant working environment and team atmosphere. Come join an established firm whose core values include Humility, Integrity, Flexibility and Initiative...understanding that it all begins with our employees!

* No sponsorship available for this position

Riley Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer