Description
Senior Project Manager
US-RI-Providence
Job ID: 2026-6860
# of Openings: 1
Category: Construction Operations
Rhode Island
Overview
At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we've built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that's been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We've been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America's Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 15 offices nationwide.
Here's a glimpse into what we offer:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Be an employee-owner!
- 401(K) with Company Match Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
- Generous Paid Time Off vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.
- The Extras Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with a strong background in complex manufacturing and defense-related construction. The ideal candidate will have direct experience supporting highly regulated industrial program environments. This role requires a deep understanding of the operational, security, and quality standards unique to defense manufacturing facilities.
Proven experience in complex manufacturing and/or defense-related construction projects
Direct experience with highly regulated programs strongly preferred
Demonstrated success delivering design-build projects ranging from approximately 50,000 to 500,000 square feet
Experience managing all phases of preconstruction and construction, including cost modeling, scope development, and GMP execution
Experience in developing RFPs and leading proposal efforts is a plus, along with the ability to manage and coordinate design consultants throughout the lifecycle of the project. This includes maintaining accountability across design disciplines, driving timely deliverables, and ensuring that design progression supports procurement and construction milestones.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of all Shawmut financial processes, controls, and reports, i.e., internal budgets, costs to complete, billings, collections, subcontractor payments, change order preparation and resolution, contracts, etc.
Develop, nurture, and maintain ongoing client, architect, subcontractor, and industry (landlords, brokers, etc) relationships at the appropriate level, reinforcing Shawmut's dedication to continuously addressing their needs and interests.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in construction project management as a general contractor
- 3-5 years of experience managing large complex projects, especially in Defense, Light, and Manufacturing.
- Proficiency in scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project, with the ability to develop, analyze, and maintain detailed project schedules
- Extensive experience maintaining project budgets and schedules
- Direct responsibility of leading and developing staff
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