Senior Project Manager, Construction
7 days ago
Albany
Job Description Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: Job Description: The Senior Project Manager (SPM) – Structural is a critical leadership role within the Owner/Developer organization, responsible for the end-to-end delivery of structural systems including structural steel, cast-in-place and precast concrete, and curtain wall/façade systems for a $9B+ integrated resort development. The project includes a large-scale casino, hotel, mixed-use program, structured parking, major infrastructure, roadway improvements, and renovation of an active transit/subway station. This role serves as the Owner’s primary representative for these scopes, overseeing design management, delegated design, design-assist processes, procurement, fabrication coordination, mockups, and field execution. The SPM works in close partnership with the VP/Senior Responsible Director (SRD) to ensure these critical packages are fully supported and aligned with project budget, schedule, quality, and risk objectives. Key Responsibilities 1. Design & Technical Management • Lead and manage all aspects of structural design for steel, concrete, and curtain wall systems from concept through construction documents., • Oversee and coordinate:, • Design consultants (structural engineers, façade consultants, specialty designers), • Delegated design by trade contractors, • Design-assist processes to optimize cost, constructability, and schedule, • Ensure alignment between architectural, structural, façade, and infrastructure systems., • Drive value engineering, constructability reviews, and technical risk mitigation., • Review and approve design deliverables for completeness, coordination, and compliance with Owner standards. 2. Procurement & Contracting • Develop and execute procurement strategies for structural steel, concrete, and curtain wall trades., • Lead prequalification, RFP development, bid leveling, and contractor selection., • Structure contracts to appropriately allocate design responsibility, risk, and performance criteria., • Coordinate with legal, commercial, and finance teams to finalize trade packages. 3. Preconstruction & Fabrication Oversight • Oversee shop drawing, submittal, and delegated design review processes., • Lead planning and execution of mockups (visual, performance, and structural as required)., • Monitor fabrication schedules and ensure alignment with project milestones., • Coordinate early release packages and long-lead material procurement., • Facilitate integration between fabrication, logistics, and site sequencing. 4. Construction & Field Execution • Act as Owner’s lead representative for structural scopes during construction., • Interface daily with Construction Manager and trade contractors to:, • Monitor progress against schedule, • Resolve field issues and design conflicts, • Ensure adherence to quality and safety standards, • Oversee installation of structural systems, including sequencing and coordination with adjacent trades., • Ensure proper inspection, testing, and commissioning of structural and façade systems. 5. Schedule, Cost & Risk Management • Work with project controls to develop and maintain detailed schedules for structural scopes., • Track budgets, forecasts, and change management for assigned packages., • Identify and mitigate risks related to design, procurement, fabrication, and installation., • Support claims avoidance and resolution strategies. 6. Stakeholder Coordination • Serve as the key liaison between:, • VP / SRD leadership, • Construction Manager, • Design teams and consultants, • Trade contractors and fabricators, • Public agencies (including transit authorities), • Ensure clear communication and alignment across all stakeholders. 7. Leadership & Support to VP / SRD • Support the VP / SRD in strategic decision-making related to structural systems., • Provide regular executive-level reporting on progress, risks, and key decisions., • Experience, • 12–20+ years of experience in large-scale construction and development., • Significant experience managing structural steel, concrete, and curtain wall scopes on complex, high-rise or large mixed-use projects., • Prior experience representing an Owner/Developer or working closely in an owner’s rep capacity preferred., • Experience with mega-projects ($1B+) strongly preferred., • Technical Expertise, • Deep understanding of:, • Structural systems and construction methods, • Façade systems and performance requirements, • Delegated design and design-assist delivery models, • Strong knowledge of fabrication processes, logistics, and field installation., • Leadership & Skills, • Proven ability to manage complex interfaces across multiple disciplines., • Strong commercial acumen and contract management experience., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills., • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment., • Education, • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required., • Seamless integration of design, fabrication, and construction for structural systems, • On-time procurement and delivery of critical trade packages, • High-quality execution with minimal rework or delays, • Effective coordination across complex interfaces and stakeholders, • Delivery of scope within budget and schedule targets