We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to own the full lifecycle execution of our design-build projects - sports and park facilities, commercial and institutional work, and site development - from preconstruction handoff through closeout and warranty. You will carry the project P&L, run the buyout, drive constructability and cost savings while changes are still inexpensive, and serve as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors. It is a seat for a project manager who runs the job rather than reporting on it.
What You Will Own
- The project P&L. Deliver contracted gross margin or better, and report variance monthly through our Worse-Than-Bid framework.
- Preconstruction handoff. Take the project from Estimating, run the full budget, schedule, and scope review, and build the baseline before mobilization.
- Buyout. Develop and execute the buyout strategy - subcontractor scoping, RFQ issuance, bid leveling, and award recommendations.
- Constructability and cost savings. Review site plans and specifications for constructability, and surface savings in materials, methods, sequencing, and site logistics while changes remain inexpensive.
- Risk mitigation. Identify scope gaps, differing site conditions, schedule exposure, and contract-term risk, and put mitigation plans in place before they cost you.
- Field coordination. Partner daily with your Superintendent on execution, crew loading, equipment, and subcontractor performance.
- The client relationship. Run OAC meetings, communicate issues before the owner hears them elsewhere, and protect the relationship through closeout and warranty.
- Closeout. Drive punch list completion, secure final payment and retainage release, and feed lessons learned back into the next job.
What You Bring
- Experience. Five to ten years of progressive construction project management, including ownership of budget, schedule, and client relationship on a multi-million-dollar project as lead PM.
- Project scale. Comfort running two to four concurrent design build projects ranging from $500,000 to $5 million, including sports and park facilities.
- Technical depth. The ability to read, interpret, and add value to civil, structural, and architectural drawings and specifications.
- Engineering breadth. Working knowledge across disciplines - civil, structural, MEP, and geotechnical - sufficient to coordinate design and evaluate constructability. Strongly preferred.
- Education and credentials. A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent field experience. OSHA 30 required, or obtainable within 90 days.
- A plus. Sports facility, specialty surfacing, or park construction experience; self-perform site work; public-sector and cooperative procurement; or familiarity with HCSS and ECMS.
What We Offer
- Base salary. Competitive and positioned at the top of the Midwest specialty construction market for this experience band.
- Profit sharing and performance incentive. Substantial additional earning potential, tied directly to the margin, schedule, and safety performance of the projects you personally own.
- Vehicle and equipment. Company vehicle, company gas card, and company cell phone.
- Health coverage. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement. 401(k) with company match.
- Time off. Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Professional development. Training and support for continuing education and certification.
- Stability. A privately owned company that has grown across the Midwest for 50 years.
- Core values, lived. Be an expert. Do the right thing. Preserve reputation. Do whatever it takes. Have mutual trust and respect.
