Skanska

Senior Project Manager

Skanska • $110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience ensuring client satisfaction in construction projects.
  • Proven track record of delivering projects on time for over 6 years.
  • Experience maintaining or exceeding profit targets for projects for 6+ years.
  • 6+ years of fostering a culture of safety on job sites.
  • Experience in developing quality assurance and control practices for 6+ years.
  • 6+ years of managing and developing successful project teams.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience with a minimum of 10 years in the field.

Responsibilities

  • Lead large, complex construction projects from preconstruction to closeout.
  • Collaborate with project teams to establish strategy and align stakeholders.
  • Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cost control for projects.
  • Oversee subcontract administration and procurement processes.
  • Identify risks and resolve issues proactively to ensure project success.
  • Maintain financial health by monitoring forecasts and cost exposure.
  • Build and maintain trust with clients through effective communication and professionalism.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Support for physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
  • Opportunities for career development and growth.
  • Employee ownership program and competitive bonus structure.
Full Job Description
Job Overview

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for providing senior-level leadership, direction, and oversight for large, complex construction projects or multiple concurrent assignments within Skanska USA Building Inc. This role is accountable for managing the full lifecycle of project delivery, from preconstruction, planning, procurement, and contract administration through construction, commissioning, turnover, and closeout. The Senior Project Manager helps ensure that projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with client expectations, contractual requirements, financial objectives, schedule milestones, quality standards, and Skanska’s operational practices.

Serving as a central leader on the project team, the Senior Project Manager works in close partnership with Project Executives, Superintendents, Project Managers, Project Engineers, clients, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal support functions to establish project strategy, align key stakeholders, and maintain disciplined execution. This role is responsible for leading major project management functions, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, subcontract administration, procurement, document management, change management, risk identification, issue resolution, and performance reporting. The Senior Project Manager is expected to evaluate project conditions proactively, anticipate challenges, and make sound, timely decisions that support overall project success.

A key aspect of this position is financial and operational stewardship. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for monitoring the financial health of the project, managing forecasts and cost exposure, supporting fee protection, reviewing contract obligations, and helping ensure that commercial decisions are made with a clear understanding of project risk and business impact. This individual also plays an important role in maintaining schedule performance by collaborating with field leadership and trade partners to address procurement timelines, sequencing issues, labor coordination, design clarifications, and other factors that can influence progress and productivity.

The Senior Project Manager also serves as an important relationship leader, helping to build and maintain trust with clients and project partners through consistent communication, professionalism, transparency, and responsiveness. This role represents Skanska in meetings, negotiations, and high-level project discussions, and is expected to help resolve complex concerns while reinforcing confidence in the teams ability to deliver. In addition, the Senior Project Manager supports a culture of collaboration and accountability across the project team, helping ensure that communication is clear, expectations are understood, and responsibilities are executed effectively.

Successful performance in this role requires deep construction knowledge, strong leadership ability, sound business judgment, and the capability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment. The Senior Project Manager is expected to model and reinforce Skanskas values of safety, ethics, inclusion, sustainability, and continuous improvement while mentoring less experienced team members and strengthening overall team capability. Through disciplined project leadership, strong client service, and a commitment to operational excellence, the Senior Project Manager contributes directly to the successful delivery of projects and the long-term strength and reputation of Skanska USA Building Inc.

Senior Project Manager Required Qualifications:

      • 6+ years proven track record of assuring client satisfaction.
      • 6+ years track record of delivering on-time projects.
      • 6+ years of experience maintaining or exceeding planned profit targets for projects.
      • 6+ years creating and maintaining a culture of safety.
      • 6+ years experience developing a culture of quality assurance and control.
      • 6+ years managing and developing succesful teams.
      • Bachelors Degree 6 Construction Management or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience.

OurInvestmentin you:

      • We believe thatBenefitsshould connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. Thats why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality 6 to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation andBenefitssummary on our careers site for more details.
      • As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, theres a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
      • At Skanska, we Care for Life. And were committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
      • Were committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
      • Compensation and financial well-being 6 Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

Currently, the company is not considering applicants for this position who now or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company.

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Primary LocationUS-TX-Dallas
Primary Work Location/AssignmentOnsite
Skanska Business UnitSkanska USA Building Inc.
Employee StatusFull Time
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About Skanska

Skanska is a multinational construction and development company based in Sweden. The company operates in Europe, North America, and Latin America, and provides a range of services including construction, development, and infrastructure services. Skanska has a strong focus on sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
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