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…