Sr. Construction Project Manager - Team Lead

Ultimate Staffing Services; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex utility construction projects in the Upper Midwest, with onsite duties in Saint Paul and up to 20% travel. You will oversee budgets, schedules, and stakeholder relationships while mentoring a growing PM team.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in utility construction project management, strong leadership, and a proven track record in risk management, scheduling, and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of construction project management experience; utility construction strongly preferred.
• Experience with Primavera P6, MS Project, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple utility construction projects from planning through completion.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting, scheduling, and financial performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, municipalities, and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate engineering, permitting, procurement, field operations, and construction teams.
• Monitor project risks and develop proactive solutions.
• Lead project meetings, status updates, and performance reviews.
• Partner with estimating and operations teams to support project execution.
• Mentor and develop project managers while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, budget, and schedule objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

A well-established and growing utility infrastructure contractor is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex utility construction projects while helping mentor and develop project management teams across the Upper Midwest (Minnesota, Iowa, Colorado). This is a newly created leadership position with significant visibility and influence. The successful candidate will oversee multiple projects, drive operational excellence, support project managers, and serve as a key partner to senior leadership.

[[Location: St. Paul, Minnesota (Onsite) with up to 20% travel | Direct Hire | Salary: $125,000-$150,000 + Bonus Potential]]

What You'll Do

• Manage multiple utility construction projects from planning through completion
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting, scheduling, and financial performance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, municipalities, and internal stakeholders
• Coordinate engineering, permitting, procurement, field operations, and construction teams
• Monitor project risks and develop proactive solutions
• Lead project meetings, status updates, and performance reviews
• Partner with estimating and operations teams to support project execution
• Mentor and develop project managers while promoting accountability and continuous improvement
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, budget, and schedule objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of construction project management experience; utility construction strongly preferred
• Experience managing natural gas, electric utility, telecommunications, power delivery, pipeline, or related infrastructure projects
• Leadership or mentoring experience with project teams
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and customer relationship management
• Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office preferred
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• A proactive, "go-getter" mentality and desire to help elevate a growing organization

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.