Senior Project Manager in Sperry, Oklahoma at McFarland Construction

McFarland Construction is a full-service Construction Management, General Contracting, and Design-Build firm delivering complex commercial projects across the Southeast and Midwest. We serve a diverse range of market segments, including Corporate Services, Health Sciences, Financial Services, Power/Energy, Mission Critical, and Public Sectors.

Founded in 2010, McFarland has since grown into the largest African American-owned construction company in North Carolina, ranked among the ENR Top 400 Contractors nationally, and has been consistently recognized among the largest general contractors and one of the fastest-growing privately-owned companies in the Charlotte market.

We build on the three core values of Community, Commitment, and Collaboration and hire people who are Hungry, Humble, and Smart. If you're looking for a place where your work has real impact, your growth is invested in, and the company you represent is one you're proud of, we'd like to meet you.

Job Summary

As a Senior Project Manager (SPM) you will be responsible for the management and delivery of commercial construction projects. We are looking for a highly motivated design/build SPM, who is passionate about the construction process, to join our McFarland team. You will manage multiple projects and be the point person for the overall project lead.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Manages multiple construction projects within the organization’s portfolio for new and existing construction projects

• Works with key stakeholders and other functional business units to deliver on a diverse portfolio of project types with an ability to conduct construction meetings and presentations

• Assists with project planning and chartering, including responsibility for preliminary budget and schedule information

• Provides support to secure project entitlements, permits and other required approvals with a knowledge of regulatory and code requirements for construction management

• Prepares scope, bid documentation and evaluations to support contracting of external vendors and consultants on a variety of projects with an ability to read construction drawings and specifications.

• Design/build experience with general contractor

• Plan and implement large to mid-size construction projects

• Direct and lead the work of project superintendents

• Evaluate new construction strategies and procedures

• Ensure deadlines and cost targets are met

• Maintain required project documentation

• Serve as a liaison between business and field construction aspects of projects

• Is comfortable directing and controlling the work of others

• Review and approve project expenditures and subcontractor pay requests monthly

• Be willing and able to travel if the designated project requires

• Attend on-site project status meetings, establish meeting agendas, and work with all team members to problem solve

• Ensures that project teams are managing and updating schedules weekly while holding subcontractors accountable to the schedule

• Ensures work is performed on sites in accordance with OSHA and Lifetime Construction standards

Education & Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field

• 5+ years’ experience in Commercial, and Construction Management

• 3+ years of Leadership Experience

• Procore Certified

• Strong Project Management skills

• Ability to travel as required

• Experience working in cross-functional

• Strong analysis and critical thinking skills

• Deadline and detail-oriented

• Strong leadership qualities

• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Project. Experience with Procore a plus.