Description
ROLE SUMMARY/PURPOSE:
The Project Manager IV (PM IV) is a senior-level project executive responsible for overseeing Locke Solutions' largest, most strategic, and technically complex projects. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy, serving as the primary executive liaison for major customers, high-value programs, and cross-functional internal initiatives. The PM IV drives strategic project outcomes, influences business decisions, leads portfolio-level planning, and champions continuous improvement efforts across operations, engineering, production, and logistics. This individual also serves as a leadership resource for the PM team, coaching PMs I-III, guiding departmental standards, and contributing to organizational strategy as Locke Solutions scales.
Key Responsibilities
• Serve as the senior point of contact for key customers, major accounts, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead internal and external kickoff meetings for high-impact projects.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, contracts, and resource allocation at an advanced level.
• Resolve high-level technical, operational, and logistical challenges across multiple disciplines.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, logistics, and sales to optimize project execution.
• Lead complex negotiations with customers, vendors, and subcontractors as needed.
• Oversee risk identification, mitigation planning, and escalation management across all assigned projects.
• Guide and support PM I-III roles in schedule management, cost control, communication, and execution.
• Represent Locke Solutions in executive-level client meetings, site visits, and technical discussions.
SUCCESSFUL RESULTS:
• Delivering multi-million-dollar, complex projects with excellence, minimal rework, and no escalations.
• Providing executive-level communication and strategic updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strengthening long-term customer partnerships and ensuring exceptional customer experience.
• Driving cross-functional collaboration to achieve company-wide project goals.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of PM processes, documentation, and project execution systems.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
8-10+ years of experience managing large-scale, complex, or multi-phase projects.
• Subcontractor project management experience on projects exceeding $5M, preferably within the concrete industry.
• Advanced technical understanding of precast concrete, engineering principles, or construction processes.
• Proficiency with ERP or project management platforms such as Procore, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Project.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities effectively.
• PMP certification or equivalent senior-level project management training preferred.
• Ability to travel to job sites and client meetings as required.
