Job Details

Status: 12-Month Contract (possibly extended)

Job Title: Senior Construction Project Manager

Salary: $65-$75/hr

Location: Onsite in Portland, OR

About the Company:

We are a trusted provider of natural gas services, committed to delivering reliable, safe, and sustainable energy solutions to homes and businesses across the region. Our focus is on providing affordable and clean energy while supporting our communities with innovative programs that promote efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Our services include natural gas distribution, energy efficiency programs, and renewable energy solutions. We are dedicated to enhancing the customer experience, offering seamless and reliable service while promoting sustainable practices that contribute to a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and customer satisfaction, we continuously invest in infrastructure and technology to meet the evolving energy needs of the communities we serve. Our goal is to ensure that natural gas remains a safe, affordable, and clean energy source for generations to come.

Senior Construction Project Manager:

Our client is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead infrastructure-focused initiatives from concept through completion. This role requires a strategic and hands-on leader with deep experience managing construction projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory, safety, and operational standards. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with a track record of successfully delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects on time and within budget.

This role is onsite in Portland, Oregon.

Senior Construction Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Oversee all phases of construction project delivery, including design coordination, permitting, build execution, and close-out.
• Prepare and submit required documentation in line with project management office (PMO) standards, including change requests and lifecycle deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal staff and external engineering partners to meet project milestones and technical requirements.
• Ensure all project work adheres to relevant codes, environmental laws, safety protocols, and organizational field operation procedures.
• Manage permitting processes, inspections, and communication with regulatory authorities.
• Coordinate document workflows such as RFIs, submittals, transmittals, and stakeholder reviews of drawings and specifications.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, material forecasts, and labor plans.
• Track vendor and contractor performance to ensure compliance with the scope of work, schedule, and budget.
• Monitor actual project costs, forecast spending, and mitigate budget variances as needed.
• Identify project risks, create mitigation plans, and resolve challenges to ensure successful delivery.
• Lead project communications, including regular updates, meetings, and presentations to senior management.
• Foster a collaborative environment and ensure team alignment with project goals and expectations.
• Champion process improvements and best practices to drive greater efficiency and consistency across projects.
• Utilize internal tools to document progress, milestones, and key project data.

Senior Construction Project Manager Qualifications:

• 7+ years of project management experience, ideally within the construction, utilities, or energy sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale, mission-critical construction projects from planning through execution.
• Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering, construction management, or a related field. PMP certification preferred.
• Solid understanding of construction RFPs, contracts, and delivery methods such as EPC.
• Proven skills in budget management, scheduling, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal communication abilities across all levels.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project) and ability to adapt to company-specific tools.
• Detail-oriented, analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities.