Senior Project Manager

Description

The Senior Project Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight for complex, high-value projects, ensuring successful execution aligned with DCI’s mission, values, and business objectives. This role is responsible for driving project performance across scope, schedule, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction while serving as a mentor and escalation point for project teams. The Senior Project Manager partners closely with senior leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and profitably.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary senior-level point of contact for customers, internal leadership, and external partners throughout the project lifecycle.

Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers and project teams, promoting accountability, collaboration, and servant leadership.

Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements, schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

Report project performance, risks, and financial forecasts to executive and senior management on a regular basis.

Lead and facilitate high-level project meetings, executive briefings, and customer reviews.

Project Planning & Execution

Ensure all projects are executed in accordance with approved scope, schedule, budget, and contract terms.

Review and approve project schedules, budgets, procurement plans, and risk mitigation strategies.

Guide estimating, engineering, field operations, and subcontractors to ensure alignment and efficient execution.

Oversee procurement activities including vendor selection, RFP issuance, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements.

Financial & Risk Management

Develop and oversee project budgets, invoicing schedules, and cost forecasts to maintain profitability and cash flow.

Review and approve customer invoices, vendor invoices, and subcontractor pay applications.

Proactively identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize cost, schedule, or quality impacts.

Field & Stakeholder Engagement

Travel to project sites as needed to evaluate progress, resolve issues, and support field personnel.

Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.

Act as an escalation resource for complex issues, claims, and change management discussions.

Requirements

Education, Skills, and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field preferred.

Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in project or construction management, including leadership of large or complex projects.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.

Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting costs, and driving profitability.

Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications.

Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Critical Qualities

• •A commitment to grow and mature in the mission, vision, and core values of the Company
• •A friendly, professional, optimistic demeanor
• •Composure under pressure; flexibility

Position Information

• •Full Time position; salary with benefits
• •Work Schedule: 45+ hours per week, which may include weekends
• •This position will work from the Memphis, Tennessee office and report directly to the Director of Project Management

Moderate to extensive travel is required

Benefits: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with additional perks to support your overall well-being.

Equal Opportunity Employer: DCI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

**No solicitation from headhunters and/or recruiters**