Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Location : Valhalla, NY 10595
Duration : Permanent/Fulltime
Job Description:- Gianfia Corp. is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead large, complex civil infrastructure projects from preconstruction through closeout.
- The person in this role has full responsibility for project profitability, schedule, safety, quality, and client relationships.
- They will also mentor the next generation of project managers and engineers.
Typical projects run $2M 50M+] and include work such as:- Highways, interchanges, and roadway reconstruction (DOT work)
- Bridges and structures
- Site development, earthwork, and grading
- Water/wastewater, underground utilities, and stormwater infrastructure
- Airport, transit, rail, and port work
Delivery methods: [Hard bid / Design-Build / CM at Risk / Progressive DB / P3]. Clients include [state DOTs, municipalities, federal agencies, private developers].
3. Key Responsibilities Project leadership and delivery- Run one large project or several mid-sized projects at once, with full P&L accountability
- Develop and manage the project budget, cost forecasts, cash flow and monthly cost-to-complete reports
- Own the baseline and look-ahead schedules (Primavera P6), working with superintendents to keep production on target
- Promote a strong safety culture and make sure the project follows OSHA rules and company safety programs
Commercial and contract management- Manage the prime contract, subcontracts and purchase orders; negotiate and buy out scopes
- Identify, document and settle change orders, claims and disputes to protect margin
- Review and approve pay applications, quantities and progress billings
- Manage risk registers, contingency and DBE/MBE/WBE participation requirements
Client and stakeholder relationships- Be the main contact for owners, engineers, agencies and inspectors
- Coordinate with utilities, permitting authorities and the public as needed
- Support business development, estimating and preconstruction on new pursuits and interviews
People development- Lead, coach and evaluate project managers, project engineers and field engineers
- Help with recruiting, staffing plans and standardizing project processes across the division
4. Candidate Profile Must-have requirements- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10 15+ years in heavy civil construction, including 5+ years as a Project Manager
- Track record delivering self-performed civil projects of $[20M+] successfully
- Strong command of cost control, scheduling, change management and contract administration
- Experience with public-sector work (DOT, municipal or federal) and the reporting and compliance it requires
- Proficiency with construction technology: Primavera P6 / MS Project, HCSS (HeavyJob/HeavyBid), Procore, B2W or similar
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites
Preferred qualifications:- PE license and/or PMP, DBIA or CCM certification
- Design-Build or alternative delivery experience
- OSHA 30, plus relevant state DOT certifications
- Background with a well-regarded general contractor or self-performing heavy civil firm
- Established relationships with local owners, agencies, and engineering firms
Leadership traits we are screening for- Strong ownership of results; makes decisions under pressure and communicates them clearly
- Commercially minded sees schedule and margin risk early and acts on it
- Builds trust with field teams; respected by superintendents and craft
- Develops people and stays with an organization for the long term
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