Senior Project Manager

Looking for an opportunity to make a lasting mark on future generations and the communities they call home? Search no further, HEI has been an unrivaled contracting leader for over 50 years, with operations in Arizona, the Carolinas, Colorado, and Texas. As a top heavy civil construction company, we are dedicated to transforming landscapes across these regions, and we want you to join our team.

With a relentless focus on safety, people, quality, and production, we tackle diverse projects that range from roadways and bridges to water infrastructure and environmental restoration. Our team is comprised of highly skilled individuals, just like you, who are ready to put their best boot forward. Get ready to unearth your true potential and dig into the exciting world of HEI Civil!

HEI Civil is a full-service civil construction company. We offer a full range of construction services, including heavy civil highway construction, commercial, residential, oil field, site development, dams and reservoirs, parks, and golf courses.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Project Manager with experience in civil construction to join our team at our Castle Rock, CO office. The Senior Project Manager will work under the direction of the VP of Project Management and Estimating. The individual will be responsible for leading the Project Management team in all facets. The ideal candidate must be able to manage and coordinate multiple projects and Project Managers, as well as have the skills to make and maintain business relationships with clients.

• Provide executive-level oversight and leadership for a portfolio of heavy civil construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
• Establish and drive project execution strategies that align with company objectives, client expectations, and profitability targets.
• Lead the development and implementation of project schedules, staffing plans, procurement strategies, and resource allocation across multiple projects.
• Oversee project performance metrics, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to improve operational efficiency and financial results.
• Ensure consistent application of project management standards, controls, and best practices throughout the organization.
• Participate in executive planning discussions and contribute to company-wide operational and growth strategies.
• Direct project recovery efforts for underperforming projects and develop corrective action plans to mitigate financial or schedule impacts.
• Serve as a step in the escalation point for complex project issues, contract disputes, client concerns, and operational challenges.
• Maintain executive-level relationships with owners, consultants, municipalities, developers, and key stakeholders.
• Support business development efforts through client engagement, relationship management, proposal reviews, and strategic pursuit planning.

• Provide direct leadership, guidance, and performance oversight to Lead Project Managers, project Managers and project support staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations, establish development plans, and identify succession opportunities within the project management team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with the Recruiting team to facilitate recruitment, onboarding and retention efforts for project management personnel.
• Mentor Project Managers in advanced project controls, contract administration, financial management, leadership, and client relationship management.
• Develop future leaders by identifying high-potential employees and creating structured growth opportunities.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration between operations, estimating, safety, accounting, and executive leadership teams.
• Drive standardization of project management processes, reporting procedures, and operational best practices across the company.

• Maintain overall accountability for the financial performance and profitability of assigned projects and project teams.
• Review and approve project budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, cost reports, and monthly financial analyses.
• Lead forecasting reviews and ensure accuracy of project projections, earned revenue reporting, and profitability tracking.
• Evaluate project risks and opportunities, developing mitigation strategies to maximize project outcomes.
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