Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Location: Richardson, TX
Type: Direct Hire
Work Model: Onsite

System One is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support our client's commercial construction operations. This individual will be responsible for leading complex construction projects, overseeing multiple project teams, driving operational excellence, supporting business development efforts, mentoring project management staff, and ensuring successful project execution from preconstruction through closeout and warranty. The Senior Project Manager will oversee project financial performance, risk management, scheduling, quality, safety, subcontractor management, and client relationships while promoting collaboration between field and office teams.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial construction, industrial construction, mission critical construction, data center construction, healthcare construction, education construction, or other technically complex construction projects, with demonstrated success leading project teams, developing project managers, and managing project portfolios.

The Senior Project Manager is an expert in managing the full gamut of the construction process while demonstrating integrity through principled leadership and sound business ethics. This individual understands how to develop and maintain positive relationships that result in long-term partnerships with clients, trade partners, and consultants.

The Senior Project Manager excels at consistent and accurate communication with all parties involved in the project process. The individual will lead teams with a project focus that includes how the project fits with clients’ goals while adhering to schedule and budget, as well as the ability to identify project value and maximize project financial performance.
It is expected that individuals in this role will champion core values and promote servant leadership while fostering unity and teamwork between field and office operations.
Reports To: Director of Operations
Direct Reports: Project Managers and others as directed

• Provide assistance in fostering Business Development, Marketing, and Sales initiatives within the company culture.
• Participate in implementing Business Development, Marketing, and Sales strategies.
• Proactively utilize Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases.
• Own the Market Share Process focused on assigned market segments, project types, new customers, and new business opportunities.
• Partner with operations teams to execute Customer Share initiatives focused on existing customers and expanding current business relationships.

• Perform all responsibilities associated with the Project Manager role.
• Establish vision and direction for Project Management operations.
• Review current Project Management structures and recommend improvements.
• Determine and implement desired Project Management organizational structures.
• Promote positive relationships between Superintendents and Project Managers.
• Foster strong relationships with Owners, Owner Representatives, Architects, Engineers, Consultants, and Trade Partners.
• Engage in team-building initiatives.
• Utilize approved processes and tools to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement throughout project management functions.
• Mentor and develop future Project Managers.
• Participate in the development and updating of role profiles.
• Assess capabilities, strengths, and development opportunities of Project Management personnel.
• Facilitate performance review processes for Project Management staff.
• Develop and oversee Personal Development Plans.
• Assist in creating training, coaching, mentoring, and professional development programs.
• Partner with leadership teams to recruit, interview, hire, and onboard staff.
• Train and mentor employees in relationship management and client service.
• Promote and enforce ethical and collaborative leadership practices.

• Hold Project Managers and project teams accountable for delivering successful project results.
• Support project profitability while driving repeat business through quality project execution.
• Support preconstruction efforts by creating value for clients.
• Develop construction strategies in partnership with project teams and trade partners.
• Act as a liaison between Owners, Consultants, Trade Partners, and Project Teams.
• Identify opportunities to leverage resources to solve client challenges.
• Ensure all project obligations are met or exceeded.
• Advocate for clients throughout the construction process.
• Hold internal teams, clients, and trade partners accountable in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Serve as a leader, mentor, and resource for Project Managers.
• Oversee project delivery from project initiation through warranty periods.
• Maintain effective communication among all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive proactive problem solving regarding schedule, budget, staffing, subcontractors, changes, means and methods, and client satisfaction.
• Champion quality management and quality control practices.
• Champion jobsite safety and maintain compliance with safety requirements.
• Assist Project Managers with conflict resolution.
• Adapt to changing project conditions and drive resolution of complex project issues.

• Engage with Preconstruction teams to ensure schedules align with client and internal expectations.
• Work with Project Managers to maintain and accelerate schedules as required to meet contract requirements.
• Hold project teams accountable for schedule management and ongoing schedule updates.
• Maintain accountability for overall scheduling performance.
• Train and mentor staff in Lean Construction processes and scheduling techniques.

• Participate in project handoff meetings from Estimating to Operations.
• Oversee development of complete scopes of work for subcontractors and trade partners.
• Ensure project exposures are identified and addressed during buyout.
• Oversee development of comprehensive schedules approved by Project Managers and Superintendents.
• Oversee successful subcontractor buyout activities that create positive outcomes for all stakeholders.
• Mentor and train team members in best practices related to procurement and buyout.
• Ensure an ethical approach to buyout activities is maintained at all times.

• Review and approve subcontract drafts with a full understanding of bid tab notes, comments, scope requirements, and contract conditions.
• Foster strong relationships with trade partners.
• Participate in and oversee dispute resolution activities involving trade partners.

• Understand the importance of financial performance in supporting organizational growth and success.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of business terms, owner contracts, and their impact on project outcomes.
• Review and understand project contracts while managing associated risks.
• Oversee negotiation and execution of subcontractor and trade partner agreements.
• Review requested changes to subcontract language involving scope and contract value.
• Understand owner and trade partner insurance and bonding requirements.
• Oversee project budgets, cost management, forecasting, change management, billing, collections, and trade partner payments.
• Drive consistency and effectiveness of monthly project profit reviews and forecasting meetings.

• Establish standards for project quality and safety.
• Monitor project teams to ensure compliance with company safety programs.
• Ensure project-specific safety plans are completed and maintained.
• Verify completion of required safety inspections and corrective actions.
• Promote a culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent construction management experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 8+ years of commercial, industrial, mission critical, data center, healthcare, education, municipal, or technically complex construction experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Construction Manager, or similar leadership position.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent construction projects and project teams.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching, and developing Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers.
• Strong background in preconstruction, procurement, subcontractor management, buyout, project controls, contract administration, and project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and project closeout.
• Working knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling and Lean Construction principles.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, cost control, forecasting, risk mitigation, and profitability management.
• Experience with construction management software, project controls platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build and maintain long-term client, subcontractor, and consultant relationships.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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