Senior Project Manager - Power Generation (Traveling)

Job Summary

The Weitz Company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead administrative and field construction activities for industrial projects, with power generation experience preferred. The role may oversee multiple medium-sized projects, a large project, or a major scope within a complex project.

Project Details

This traveling position supports the company's growing industrial business, with a focus on power generation work. Semiconductor project experience is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules, track long-lead items, and initiate changes as needed.
• Negotiate and execute change orders, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Prepare project status reports, owner billings, and financial risk assessments.
• Identify value engineering, scope reduction, and constructability opportunities.
• Establish and communicate project safety plans for project teams and subcontractors.
• Support preconstruction, manage buyout activities, and monitor contract, budget, insurance, bond, and scope requirements.
• Lead and develop project staff, including assignments, mentoring, performance recommendations, and promotions.

Required Experience

• Industry-related college degree required, although equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• At least five years of construction experience, including project management experience.
• Demonstrated success leading, teaching, developing, and mentoring others.
• Experience with project management and scheduling software such as JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, or Asta, plus proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong business judgment, communication, negotiation, client relations, construction knowledge, decision-making, conflict resolution, adaptability, and analytical skills.

Compensation and Benefits

The company offers a bonus program, comprehensive benefits with HSA and FSA options, employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, voluntary supplemental insurance, and wellness benefits.

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not available. Employment is subject to applicable background checks, and the company maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace.

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