Senior Project Manager

Description

For over four decades, Big Top has manufactured and installed high-performance fabric structures in the United States, delivering American-made quality, innovation, and reliability. We don’t just build shelters—we engineer solutions that optimize operations, safeguard assets, and provide a competitive edge for companies worldwide. With the support and financial backing of Altamont Capital Partners, we are in an exciting phase of growth, expansion, and innovation.

Title: Senior Project Manager

Job Summary: The Senior Project Manager will oversee and coordinate the completion of various custom shelter projects, ensuring timely execution and customer satisfaction. The role provides the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, supporting multi-faceted projects on the cutting edge of the future of structural design. This individual must be a self-starter. This role reports to the Director of Project Management.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This role is responsible for fostering a collaborative work environment where staff are engaged and motivated to perform their best. The Senior Project Manager will help provide guidance and mentorship to ensure the team performs to company expectations.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• •Plans, coordinates, organizes, and oversees activities regarding the completion of various shelter projects.
• •Schedules and coordinates projects in logical steps and budgets the time necessary to meet each deadline.
• •Regularly communicates with sales, internal stakeholders (e.g., CAD, Engineering, Shipping, Installation), subcontractors, vendors and customers concerning project progress and estimated completion date.
• •Alongside Sales, participates in contract negotiations, revisions, and additions; confirms contract adherence by all parties.
• •Collaborates with customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to discuss and resolve problems, including installation or design issues.
• •Identifies potential obstacles to project completion timeline; takes appropriate actions to mitigate delays.
• •50% travel required to complete site visits with customers.
• •Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• •Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• •Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• •Thorough understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, and regulations.
• •Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• •Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions, working well under pressure, and when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays.
• •Ability to effectively multitask while analyzing and solving problems.

Education & Experience:

• •Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management or related field required.
• •At least five years’ experience planning, executing, monitoring and closing projects.
• •Previous Construction Management experience preferred.
• •Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Physical Demands:

• •Must be able to accurately exchange information with co-workers, management, customers, and vendors.
• •Occasionally moves files and boxes of records weighing up to 20 lbs.
• •Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as copiers, printers, and telephones.
• •Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 90% of the time.

At Big Top, our actions are guided by a strong set of core values; a pursuit of excellence, a commitment to teamwork, a sense of ownership and a focus on being solution-oriented. We believe each team member plays an important role in helping us achieve our shared goals and we are continuously striving to build a workplace where employees are empowered to contribute in new ways.

After 60 days, employees are provided with health, dental and vision insurance at no cost – the premiums are 100% employer-paid! Other benefits include 401(k) with company match, free short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and an employee assistance program. We also offer a generous vacation allowance to support work-life balance and employee wellbeing.

Big Top does not discriminate based upon race, religion, gender, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We comply with all federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources department.

Drug-Free Workplace.

Big Top is headquartered in Perry, Florida, about 50 miles outside of Tallahassee. Located along Florida's Nature Coast, Perry offers an abundance of outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, camping, and boating. Learn more about Perry by visiting https://www.visitflorida.com/places-to-go/north-central/perry/ .