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Senior Project Manager

Foster Lawson
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project Manager provides overall leadership for the projects to which they are assigned and serves as the primary point of contact with the customer. Working with the Superintendent(s) and Project Engineer(s), the Project Manager carries out the Company policies and procedures to ensure that both the Company and customer objectives are achieved. Project Managers typically report to the Project Executive or Division Manager, and on larger projects with multiple Project Managers may report to a Senior Project Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensure project meets or exceeds all OSHA standards and other regulatory requirements to deliver incident and injury free outcomes.
  • Ensure project is compliant with all safety protocols – AHA’s, Toolbox Talks and other leading indicators.
  • Enter daily safety reporting in system such as Procore
  • Conduct routine safety leadership walks with safety personnel and implement corrective action plans as needed.
  • Promote culture of safety for the entire project, including subcontractors and all other stakeholders.
  • Ensure that test holes and other methods are employed to avoid incidents with all known utilities.
  • Report any incidents with utility lines to the Project Executive or DM.
  • Lead Safety Stand-Downs and assist in root cause analysis investigations for any incidents and injuries
  • Ensure good housekeeping and orderly storage of materials and equipment throughout the jobsite.

Financial and Compliance

  • Perform daily and weekly quantity review.
  • Perform weekly and monthly cost detail reports.
  • Prepare monthly payment applications and reconcile with the client to ensure prompt payment.
  • Track and report all extra work or non-contract work to Project Executive or Division Manager.
  • Lead the change management process to include:
  • Timely and proper notice requirements to the client
  • Prepare and submit change orders to the client.
  • Prepare or assist in the preparation of time impact analysis or delay claims
  • Ensure proper documentation and recordkeeping
  • Review and approve all payables including subcontractor and vendor invoices.
  • Ensure the accuracy of payroll and equipment information.
  • Lead and prepare monthly and/or quarterly Cost Estimate/Forecast.
  • Ensure that all subcontracts and purchase orders are timely executed and meet all Company and client requirements.
  • Ensure that any employee utilization and small/disadvantaged/minority business goals and routine reporting are satisfied.
  • Ensure that certified payroll and other employee compliance requirements are met.

Quality Control

  • Use the tools and processes in the Project Management Manual to fulfil project deliverables.
  • Coordinate with Project Engineer(s) and Superintendent(s) to ensure conformance with contact documents.
  • Ensure that routine SWPPP inspections are made, and corrective actions documented.
  • Ensure corrective actions to address non-conforming work.
  • Ensure accountability for quality throughout the project.
  • Maintain all project records in the system and hard copies as required in the field office.

Qualifications


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • B.S. Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Construction Engineering, or 4-Year Degree in Construction or Environmental Management with 7 years of related experience. At least 2 years as a Project Manager on projects with a value of at least $10M preferred.
  • Experience in Heavy Construction (civil infrastructure, site-work, roads, bridges, environmental, support of excavation, cast-in-place and pile foundations, underground utility systems, or sewer wastewater treatment plants).
  • Capable of meeting deadlines, self-motivated, detail oriented, highly organized, excellent follow-through capability.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential to this position.
  • Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment and accurately process documents and perform duties in a timely manner.
  • Familiar with electronic document access and construction management software such as Procore.
  • Familiar with financial management and accounting software such as Viewpoint.
  • Familiar with project critical path method scheduling software such as Primavera P6.
  • Proficient with interpreting plans and specs and developing construction schedules.
  • Experience leading and developing subordinates into positions of advancement.


Reports to: Division Manager or Project Executive

Comprehensive benefits offered to eligible employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; FSA; short- and long-term disability; identity theft protection; 401(k); employee assistance program; and paid time off.

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