SR Project Manager- Heavy Civil/Highway in Temple, Texas at Sterling Construction Company, Inc.

The Senior Project Manager provides overall leadership and direction for large, complex industrial, commercial, or mission-critical projects (airports, data centers, refineries, power plants, etc.)This role carries full responsibility for safety, quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction — from preconstruction through close-out.

• Lead overall project execution in partnership with the Superintendent
• Full P&L responsibility including forecasting, cost control, and profitability
• Change order strategy, negotiations, and risk management
• CPM schedule oversight and recovery planning
• Primary client and stakeholder relationships
• Financial reporting and executive updates
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing project teams
• Deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget

• 5–7+ years of experience managing large, complex civil, industrial, or mission-critical construction projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Proven experience owning project financials (P&L, forecasting, cost control)
• Strong working knowledge of CPM scheduling and construction contract management
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage demanding client relationships