What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager position at Core 40?
Company Description Core40 is a growth-focused business partner that helps organizations move ideas from incubation to implementation. The company provides support, consulting, and management services to businesses seeking to expand and strengthen their operations. Core40 works closely with clients to understand their goals and tailor solutions that drive sustainable success. Team members collaborate across disciplines to deliver practical strategies and measurable results, creating an environment where innovation and performance are highly valued. Joining Core40 offers opportunities to contribute to impactful initiatives and advance a career in a dynamic, client-centered setting.
Role Description The Senior Project Manager role at Core40 is a full-time, on-site position based in Champaign, IL. This role is responsible for leading complex projects from initiation through completion, ensuring that scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met. Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines and deliverables, and serving as a primary point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders. The Senior Project Manager will oversee expediting and logistics activities, monitor inspections and compliance, identify and mitigate risks, and report on project progress. This role also involves mentoring project team members, improving project management processes, and contributing to strategic planning for client engagements.
Qualifications
- Strong project management skills, including Project Management experience and the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Experience to ensure timely delivery of materials, services, and information.
- Knowledge of construction processes to maintain quality standards and compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in Management to coordinate resources, schedules, and workflows across locations and teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business, engineering, operations management, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certification (e.g., PMP) preferred.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
- Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement in processes and outcomes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with attention to detail and accountability for results.