Senior Project Manager

Job DetailsJob Location: El Paso - El Paso , TX 79912Job Summary: This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing all aspects of construction projects, including budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and quality control. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in construction management, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of delivering successful projects on time and within budget.   Essential Duties/Responsibilities: • Lead and manage construction projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to project goals, timelines, budgets, and quality standards. • Develop project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation. • Coordinate and collaborate with project stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and regulatory agencies. • Manage project budgets, forecasts, and expenditures, including cost estimation, procurement, invoicing, and financial reporting. • Monitor and control project progress, risks, issues, and changes, and implement corrective actions as needed to keep projects on track. • Conduct regular site visits and inspections to assess construction activities, quality of workmanship, safety compliance, and adherence to specifications. • Lead project meetings, communicate project status updates, milestones, and key decisions to stakeholders, and ensure effective collaboration and alignment. • Manage project documentation, including contracts, permits, drawings, specifications, change orders, and closeout documents. • Supervise project teams, including project engineers, site supervisors, subcontractors, and support staff, and provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship. • Maintain open communication channels with client, regulator, or other stakeholders. • Coordinate with Operations Manager and General Superintendent on the allocation of shared resources such as personnel and equipment. • Serve as company representative at required project meetings or hearings and prepare documentation, as necessary. • Perform an in-depth review of all essential elements of projects assigned to identify challenges to mitigate or opportunities to realize. • Ensure compliance with project requirements, specifications, safety regulations, environmental standards, and industry best practices. • Ensure all on-site compliance with project procedures, safety program requirements, work rules, and company policies. • Apply expert-level knowledge in heavy civil construction, materials, equipment, and risk management. • Regular attendance is required according to company policy to ensure the crew can operate at the normal efficiency level. • Performs other duties of a similar or related nature as assigned. QualificationsRequired Skills/Abilities: • Strong knowledge of construction methods, techniques, materials, equipment, and industry standards. • Excellent project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, risk management, and problem-solving. • Proficiency in project management software, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office applications. • Effective leadership, communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. • Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, team members, subcontractors, and stakeholders. • Experience with contract management, subcontractor/vendor management, and procurement processes. • Familiarity with specifications, standards, regulations, permits, and compliance requirements. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Excellent understanding of industry practices, processes, and standards. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Strong supervisory and leadership skills. • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. • Commitment to safety, quality, sustainability, and ethical business practices. • Proficient with construction software/internet-based programs: HCSS HeavyJob, Microsoft Office, CMiC, Primavera P6. Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent combination of technical training and/or extensive experience in construction, design, finance, and management required. • Minimum ten (10) years of related construction experience and in managing construction projects required, with a minimum of three (3) years of TXDoT experience. • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus. • Proven experience as a Project Manager in the construction industry, with a track record of successfully managing large-scale infrastructure projects. • Valid Driver’s License with a clear MVR. Physical Requirements: • Frequent walking on uneven surfaces, including ground in varying weather conditions. • Regularly sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday. • May stoop, kneel, or bend on an occasional basis. • May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis. • Occasionally climb stairs or ladders, etc. • Regularly work near heavy equipment and moving machinery. • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. • Exposure to outdoor environment with machinery/equipment in the surrounding area. • This position requires the use and operation of a personal and/or company vehicle. • Able to wear personal protective equipment, including steel-toe shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, etc. • Able to safely operate a motor vehicle. • Must be able to push/pull 20+ lbs. • Must be able to lift/carry 20+ lbs. • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position routinely requires the use of personal and/or company vehicles on company business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license, and maintain an acceptable driving record. Employees in this position may be subject to random Motor Vehicle Record and alcohol and drug testing as a condition of continued employment.