Senior Project Manager

Overwatch Construction Management

$125K — $135K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in construction management or related fields on large capital projects.
  • Proven track record in leading projects through all phases: design, construction, commissioning, turnover, and closeout.
  • Strong background in evaluating change orders, cost proposals, and payment applications in construction contracts.
  • Comprehensive understanding of construction contract administration and risk management.
  • Proficient in managing project teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders effectively.
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management required.
  • Preferably experienced with federal construction projects.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary onsite representative and liaison for the client and project stakeholders.
  • Advocate for the client's interests throughout the project lifecycle from design to closeout.
  • Facilitate coordination among all parties involved, ensuring effective project delivery.
  • Assess and recommend actions on change orders and contract modifications based on thorough evaluations.
  • Review contractor payments and provide insights for informed financial decisions.
  • Proactively identify and resolve project challenges related to scope, budget, quality, and coordination.
  • Oversee inspections, testing, and project closeout activities while leading the project team.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care plan including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement plan with a 401k option.
  • Paid vacation to support work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional training and development.
Full Job Description
The Senior Project Manager will lead Overwatch's day-to-day project management and construction management services on a complex capital project.

The Senior Project Manager will begin as a hybrid role and transition to an on-site role in Chattanooga, TN in early 2027. Applicant must be available to work on-site.

Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000

Responsibilities
  • Serve as Overwatch's primary onsite representative and day-to-day point of contact for the client, contractor, and project stakeholders.
  • Represent the client's interests throughout design, construction, commissioning, turnover, and closeout.
  • Lead coordination among the owner, design team, contractor, commissioning team, and project stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
  • Evaluate change orders, contractor cost proposals, requests for equitable adjustment, and other contract modifications, and provide recommendations to the client.
  • Review contractor payment applications and support informed project decisions related to cost, progress, and performance.
  • Identify and help resolve project issues involving scope, budget, quality, constructability, and stakeholder coordination.
  • Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, turnover, occupancy, and project closeout activities.
  • Lead the project team, including field staff and project support personnel, while maintaining accurate project records and reporting.

Requirements
  • 10+ years of construction management, owner's representative, or program management experience on large capital projects.
  • Experience leading projects through design, construction, commissioning, turnover, and closeout.
  • Experience evaluating change orders, contractor cost proposals, payment applications, and construction contract modifications.
  • Strong understanding of construction contract administration, quality management, project controls, and risk management.
  • Experience managing project teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Federal construction project experience preferred.
  • Ability to obtain project-required security credentials and background clearances.

Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Professional Training & Development

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