Construction Senior Project Manager

About the Company - Celebrating 100 Years of Building Community & 100% Employee-Owned

Higley Construction is one of the most experienced and respected construction firms in the region. This year, we proudly celebrate 100 years in business - a century defined by our unwavering dedication to our core values: people, ethics, respect, commitment, and excellence. Since 1925, we've helped our clients bring their goals and visions to life, always guided by honesty, integrity, and mutual respect.

At Higley Construction, we build more than buildings - we build trust, relationships, and communities. From the offices where you work, to the schools where you learn, and the hospitals where you heal, we create environments where people can live, work, and thrive. With every project, we go beyond bricks and mortar to connect people and place, delivering spaces that stand the test of time.

As a 100% Employee-Owned Company, we foster a culture of shared success, job stability, and long-term financial growth for all employees. Within the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you're building more than a career - you're building ownership.

Position Overview:

The Senior Project Manager (Sr. PM) is a highly experienced construction professional responsible for leading multiple complex projects while ensuring they meet budget, schedule, safety, and profitability goals. This role goes beyond standard project management by focusing on strategic initiatives, business development, and organizational leadership. The Sr. PM serves as a mentor to Project Managers (PMs) and Project Engineers (PEs), providing guidance in project execution, financial oversight, and risk management.

Acting as the primary liaison for Owners, the Sr. PM oversees contract negotiations, financial closeouts, and dispute resolution while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and industry partners. Reporting to the Project Executive, the Sr. PM splits time between the office and the field as required.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstration of receiving high ratings for client satisfaction, safety performance and project execution on projects he or she leads.
• Understands how to identify the risks and requirements within an owner contract.
• General ability to read and understand different perspectives of people involved in a dispute/problem with a consciousness to help resolve the disputes in a positive manner.
• Demonstrates a proven track record of establishing project schedules, including critical milestone dates; and managing the schedule, holding all project stakeholders
  - Owner, Architects, Engineers, and Subcontractors accountable for on-time performance.
• Leads all OAC and Subcontractor meetings.
• Drive community engagement efforts, representing Higley Construction in networking and business development activities.
• Generate and mine new business leads through professional relationships, community involvement, and industry connections.
• Lead company-wide initiatives to improve policies, procedures, and best practices for project management and construction execution.
• Identify self-perform work opportunities, ensuring strategic alignment with company capabilities.
• Champion RFQ/RFP pursuits, leading proposal development and ensuring compelling, competitive submissions.
• Review and negotiate Owner contracts, identifying and mitigating risks while ensuring compliance with all requirements.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring each meets safety, quality, and financial objectives.
• Manage highly complex projects, demonstrating expertise in problem-solving, conflict resolution, and risk mitigation.
• Guide project teams in schedule development, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and operational goals.
• Provide staff oversight, mentoring PMs and PEs to enhance team performance and professional growth.
• Approve subcontractor/vendor purchase orders (POs) and contracts, ensuring alignment with budget and scope.
• Review and approve Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contracts, ensuring profitability and risk mitigation.
• Maximize resource utilization, ensuring efficient deployment of personnel and materials.
• Optimize project profitability, identifying areas for cost savings and revenue enhancement.
• Ensure diversity and SDI (Subcontractor Default Insurance) adherence, maintaining compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Drive timely financial closeouts, ensuring all contract requirements are met, and final payments are secured.
• Oversee warranty issue resolution and follow-through, maintaining client satisfaction beyond project completion.
• Lead timely issue resolution, proactively addressing project challenges before they escalate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership, mentorship, and team-building capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple stakeholders.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, risk management, and dispute resolution.
• Advanced proficiency in project scheduling, budgeting, and financial…