Senior Project Manager

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About this Role:

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for planning organizing and managing resources to achieve the successful completion of a portfolio of client projects across transportation infrastructure and vertical building programs in and around the Madison Wisconsin market. This role supervises directs and coordinates design and construction management activities serving as direct liaison with the owner designers and contractors regarding cost schedule quality safety and contract administration. The Senior Project Manager also maintains client relationships and participates in business development activities as required and may supervise the work of subordinate Project Managers.

We welcome candidates with backgrounds in roadway and highway construction transit and transportation infrastructure and/or vertical building programs such as university institutional or public facilities the responsibilities below apply across asset types.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Management

• Manages controls and monitors project costs during all project phases.
• Develops and manages project budget and cash flow analysis.
• Prepares and reviews cost estimates and identifies potential areas of cost savings.
• Monitors Consertus fees and contract performance.

Schedule Management

• Maintains the overall project schedule using CPM scheduling software (e.g. Primavera P6 MS Project) and works to ensure on-time completion.
• Identifies schedule concerns works with the project team to correct and implements recovery/make-up schedules as needed.
• Oversees the design teams deliverables and visits job sites to monitor progress and conformance with schedule.

Quality Management

• Actively manages the construction process with a focus on quality ensuring materials and products conform to specifications and applicable standards.
• Performs design reviews and field inspections to confirm design intent and specifications are being met.
• Develops and manages completion of corrective action items.

Contract Administration

• Prepares contract agreements including scope of work deliverables fee structure reimbursable expenses and insurance/legal requirements.
• Prepares and/or manages general contractor consultant and outside vendor agreements on behalf of the owner.
• Manages permitting inspection and occupancy certificate processes; attends meetings on behalf of the owner as required.
• Prepares and maintains documentation and project reports and manages hours for each task against contract allocations.

Client Relations & Business Development

• Maintains client relationships on an ongoing basis to enhance satisfaction and identify additional opportunities.
• Assists with development of qualifications proposals and presentations; meets and presents to prospective clients.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 10 years of experience managing capital projects or programs including at least 5 years in a lead Project Manager role overseeing project teams and/or subordinate PMs.
• Experience managing projects in one or more of the following: transportation/highway infrastructure (state DOT FHWA-funded or municipal roadway programs) higher education or institutional building construction or public/government facilities.
• Bachelors degree in civil engineering construction management architecture or a related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with public-sector or public-agency clients including familiarity with public bidding procurement and contract administration processes.
• Working knowledge of project controls fundamentals cost management CPM scheduling (Primavera P6 MS Project) and quality/risk management regardless of asset type.
• Experience serving as an owners representative or construction manager coordinating design teams contractors and regulatory agencies.
• Familiarity with WisDOT processes University of Wisconsin System capital planning or comparable state/institutional frameworks is a plus but not required.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites across Wisconsin (and occasionally the broader region) as needed including overnight travel.
• PMP PE or CCM certification preferred but not required.

Whats In It For You:

• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Optional benefits like pet insurance legal and supplemental health plans
• 401(k) with day-one eligibility. Youll get a 100% match on the first 3% of your eligible compensation and 50% match on contributions between 3% and 5% of your pay.
• Generous time off: 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 15 days growing up to 25
• Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Consertus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities and we do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin disability age veteran status or any other protected status.