Sr. Project Manager

Description

• Develop detailed work plans and coordinate recruitment or assignment of project personnel
• Maintain and update project data in project management software, including:
• Review project proposals and plans to define timelines, procedures, staffing needs, and resource allocation for each project phase
• Lead projects from initiation through completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget while effectively prioritizing and planning work activities
• Oversee the change order process, including timely preparation, pricing (using Accubid), negotiation, and documentation
• Deliver exceptional customer service by responding promptly and professionally to client needs, service requests, and commitments
• Provide ongoing support to field supervision to ensure alignment between project plans and field execution
• Prepare and review submittals and shop drawings; in design-build projects, ensure drawings are accurate, submitted for approval, and distributed to field personnel
• Foster strong interpersonal relationships by resolving conflicts constructively, welcoming feedback, and contributing to a respectful, team-oriented environment
• Enforce company safety policies and procedures across all project activities to ensure a safe work environment
• Lead or support the proposal and estimating process, including preparing estimates using Accubid software and submitting comprehensive project proposals
• Lead and develop team members by encouraging growth, building trust, motivating performance, and cultivating a positive, high-performing team culture
• Maintain consistent communication with general contractors and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Train, manage, and mentor a team of Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Estimators (as applicable) to ensure high performance and professional growth
• Ensure all permitting requirements are identified, obtained, and maintained throughout the project
• Monthly financial reports
• Attend required project meetings and represent the company professionally
• Manage the schedule of values and collaborate with the project assistant to ensure accurate and timely billing
• Estimate logs
• Promote and enforce safety standards across all project teams, ensuring compliance with company policies and jobsite procedures
• Manage change effectively by identifying issues early, analyzing information thoroughly, developing actionable implementation plans, and communicating changes clearly across teams
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships while identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
• Oversee the lien process to protect Cochran’s contractual and legal rights
• Manage subcontractor and vendor performance, ensuring compliance with project requirements and company standards

Requirements

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, construction drawings, specifications, engineering narratives, and government regulations
• Able to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to real-world applications
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with the capacity to address practical challenges and interpret a variety of instructions in written, verbal, diagrammatic, or schedule form
• Strong mathematical skills, including knowledge of geometry, trigonometry, probability, and statistical inference
• Communicate with clarity and confidence, both verbally and in writing, while presenting data effectively and engaging with stakeholders in a persuasive and professional manner
• Supervisory experience, including interviewing, training, assigning tasks, evaluating performance, and resolving personnel issues in accordance with company policies and applicable laws
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or a minimum of eight years of relevant experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Comfortable presenting information and responding to questions from managers, clients, and stakeholders in both formal and informal settings
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English
• Familiarity with spreadsheet tools and project management software
• RFIs and transmittals
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Apply sound business judgment by understanding the broader impact of decisions and aligning daily work with organizational goals and strategic priorities
• Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural documentation

Benefits

• Daily job journals

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance