Senior Project Manager

About W.M. Schlosser CompanyWhile professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.A family-owned company is where you feel most at home. That is just one of the reasons that the W.M. Schlosser Company has enjoyed success and been a constant leader in the DMV for almost 60 years. The biggest reason is our people. Our employees are the most important component of our company. Unlike some of the bigger contractors, with Schlosser, you are a name, not a number. We maintain an open-door policy at all levels of management. Our philosophy is that building careers and relationships is as important as the projects that we build.Sr. Project Manager (Treatment Plant/Pump Stations) Role OverviewThe Sr. Project Manager holds responsibility for all aspects of the administrative and technical management of construction projects. This role is critical in ensuring projects run smoothly from inception to completion. In addition to the technical aspect of this role, staff training, coaching and development are key to success.Key ResponsibilitiesContract Administration: The Sr. Project Manager oversees all activities related to contract administration, including handling change orders, submittals, procurement, project schedules, quality control, and safety measures in Treatment Plant/Pump Station workTeam Leadership: The Sr. Project Manager supervises and manages project teams, providing both administrative and technical leadership throughout every phase of the project, from start-up through closeout.Team Motivation and Development: In addition to keeping the project on track, the Project Manager ensures team cohesion and motivation. This includes training and developing junior team members through on-the-job and internal training opportunities.Schedule and Budget Preparation: The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for preparing the project's schedule, schedule of values, and budgets, as well as updating project schedules as needed.Change Order and Contract Negotiation: Duties include preparing and negotiating change orders, as well as preparing subcontracts and purchase orders.Subcontractor and Vendor Management: This role involves reviewing subcontractor and vendor requisitions and coordinating activities to ensure smooth project completion.Stakeholder Management: The Sr. Project Manager manages relationships with clients, stakeholders, vendors, and subcontractors, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.Staff Meetings: Conducting weekly staff meetings is part of the role to maintain project momentum and address any issues proactively.Risk Management: The Sr. Project Manager performs risk management activities to minimize potential project risks.Safety and Quality Control: Strong knowledge and oversight of safety and quality control protocols are essential to this position.QualificationsEducational Background: A degree is required in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.Experience: Minimum of 15 years' construction experience, specifically working for a general contractor on government projects. Experience with treatment plant or pump station work is also required.Project Management: Demonstrated experience in successfully managing projects from start to finish.Negotiation and Relationship Skills: Proven skill in negotiating and developing relationships with owners and subcontractors.Supervisory Experience: At least 10 years of supervisory experience, with demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team.Work Ethic: A strong work ethic and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment are essential.Passion: A genuine passion for the work and industry is a must.WMS welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and it's reflected in our largely diverse community of WMS employees. xijylhu WMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. WMS recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Created: 2026-03-28