Sr. Project Manager​/Design Build Manager

Position: Sr. Project Manager / Design Build Manager
* Develop/improve processes and lead project team members to plan, organize and direct activities to successfully perform multiple projects.
* Mentor and coach Project Engineers and Project Managers, with a strong focus on developing technical skill, leadership presence, and professional judgment.
* Actively support the transition of senior Project Engineers into Project Manager roles through structured training and real-time coaching.
* Serve as Project Manager on assigned projects, maintaining responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
* Lead project teams through all phases of work, from preconstruction through closeout.
* Proactively identify and manage risk, change, and opportunities to improve project outcomes.
* Serve as Design-Build Manager, leading the refinement and standardization of Tunista’s design-build approach.
* Develop a clear Design-Build SOP manual covering:  + Preconstruction involvement  + Design coordination and management  + Estimating and operations collaboration  + Risk allocation and decision authority  + Handoff points between estimating, operations, and project teams
* Establish clear processes for when and how transitions occur to ensure continuity, accountability, and no loss of critical information.
* Work closely with estimating and operations leadership to align expectations, responsibilities, and communication throughout the design-build lifecycle.
* Assist project team members with scheduling and project requirements as needed.
* Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within the boundaries of corporate policy and contract specifications.
* Oversee drafting and implementation of the project specific safety plans.  Review job loss analysis’ (JLA’s) for applicability and compliance.
* Ensure quality control plans are implemented and align with contract documents.
* Monitor and control project utilizing onsite management staff to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
* Revise working budget with client Engineers as required.
* Maintain project schedule and project completion deliverables and communicate the information to General Manager, owner, and subcontractors on a regular basis.
* Assist in maintaining financial records of contracts to protect company interest and maintain good relations with customers and subcontractors.
* Update and review forecasted contract revenues, cost to complete, and cash flow projections monthly.
* Ensure cost forecasts are accurately updated and cost analysis reports are communicated weekly.
* Requisition supplies and materials to complete projects as needed.
* Acquire necessary permits.
* Ensure compliance with conditions and reporting requirements.
* Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff including job cost coding and quantity tracking.
* Ensure project teams are coordinating and forecasting resources, schedules, maintenance, and repair needs.
* Provide feedback, guidance, and accountability to help grow confident, capable future leaders within the company.
* Model and reinforce expected behaviors aligned with Tunista’s core values in all situations, including difficult conversations, conflict resolution, and high-pressure decision-making.
* Act as a culture carrier for Tunista, consistently reinforcing company values through actions and decisions.
* Promote an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative work environment.
* Take ownership of outcomes—both successes and challenges—and encourage the same mindset across teams.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen performance, consistency, and team engagement.
* Act as a trusted point of contact for owners, designers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
* Represent company at project meetings.
* Update pricing of change impacts as required.
* Assist with and manage preparation of control budgets.
* Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
* Advance knowledge of various field construction concepts, practices, and procedures.
* Knowledge of construction, architectural, and building industry standard…