Senior Construction Project Manager
Apply NowCompany: AMHigley The Albert M. Higley Co.
Location: Detroit, MI 48228
Description:
About the Company
Higley Construction is one of the most experienced and respected construction firms in the region. For nearly a century we have helped our clients realize their goals and visions, while always adhering to our principles of honesty, integrity, and mutual respect.
Higley Construction is more than just a construction company because we build more than just buildings. Since 1925, we've built the offices where you work, the schools where you learn, and the hospitals where you heal. We build environments so that you can live, work, and play. With every building, we go beyond bricks and mortar by connecting people and place.
Job Summary
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:
Skills and Abilities:
Education and Qualifications:
Drug and Alcohol Screening Requirement
As part of your employment with Higley Construction an initial pre-employment drug and alcohol test is required. This is followed by company-wide annual and random drug and alcohol testing for all employees for the duration of your employment. Higley Construction prohibits employees from being under the influence of substances such as drugs or alcohol during work hours. Higley Construction is dedicated to the Safety of all individuals in our offices and our job sites.
What We Offer:
Higley Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Higley Construction, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet Equal Employment Opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Higley Construction are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
Higley Construction is one of the most experienced and respected construction firms in the region. For nearly a century we have helped our clients realize their goals and visions, while always adhering to our principles of honesty, integrity, and mutual respect.
Higley Construction is more than just a construction company because we build more than just buildings. Since 1925, we've built the offices where you work, the schools where you learn, and the hospitals where you heal. We build environments so that you can live, work, and play. With every building, we go beyond bricks and mortar by connecting people and place.
Job Summary
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.
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 forecasting.
- Strong understanding of construction law, compliance, and industry best practices.
- High-level competency in construction software and project management tools.
- Excellent communication, business writing, and public presentation skills.
- Ability to develop business opportunities and maintain long-term client relationships.
Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
- Industry certifications (such as PE, OSHA, USGBC, CMAA, ASHE) are a positive.
- 15-20+ years of increasing responsibility in construction project management.
Drug and Alcohol Screening Requirement
As part of your employment with Higley Construction an initial pre-employment drug and alcohol test is required. This is followed by company-wide annual and random drug and alcohol testing for all employees for the duration of your employment. Higley Construction prohibits employees from being under the influence of substances such as drugs or alcohol during work hours. Higley Construction is dedicated to the Safety of all individuals in our offices and our job sites.
What We Offer:
- 25 days of Paid Time Off
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Health/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
- 401k Contributions/Match
- Life Insurance/AD&D
- Employee Assistance Program
- Volunteer Time Off & Gift Match Program
- Paid Birthday Leave
- Paid Family Leave
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Years of Service Awards
- $1,000 Referral Bonus
- Capability for up to 16 hours / week of remote work.
- Casual Friday Policy
- Cell Phone Reimbursement
Higley Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Higley Construction, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet Equal Employment Opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Higley Construction are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.