Senior Project Manager

Summary

The Senior Project Manager reports to the Division Manager and is responsible for the financial performance and client satisfaction across multiple projects. This role sets and drives project goals for Safety, Quality, and Productivity (SQP), supports Division-specific initiatives, mentors team members, and contributes to business planning and performance. The senior project manager ensures job site safety through strong partnerships and the consistent application of Kent Companies hallmarks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure all project information is accurate and delivered on time.
• Create preliminary project schedules and budgets.
• Perform project setup, including contract review, cost codes, and logs for POs and submittals.
• Manage accurate and organized takeoffs.
• Collaborate with Project Lead, Pre-Construction, and other stakeholders to develop project plans.
• Communicate key updates, solutions, and opportunities to the team.
• Monitor daily job costs and quantities against the budget.
• Generate and manage change orders aligned with customer expectations.
• Oversee job start-up, execution, and detailed closeout processes.
• Maintain accountability for project cost, schedule, cash flow, and safety.
• Direct or oversee project staff and foster strong client relationships.
• Oversee technical record submittals and risk management practices.
• Support training, certification efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to division and project-level planning and performance.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Required Experience, Qualifications, and Education

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution and 10 years of construction experience, or 14 years of construction-related experience without a degree.
• Minimum of 8 years as a Project Manager in a related field.
• At least 5 years of project management and estimating experience with a large-scale self-perform GC or concrete contractor.
• Proven experience in self-performed concrete work.
• Experience with commercial, multi-family, and industrial concrete projects.
• Familiarity with projects exceeding $4 million in value.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Background in estimating, bidding, and proposal development.
• Valid drivers license
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace and job locations
• Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred Experience, Education, and Experience

A Bachelors degree in construction management, engineering, or the like is preferred.

Benefits

Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

• Weekly pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching.
• Holiday pay (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Leadership development opportunities

Perks associated with this role

Our goal is to offer an unparalleled career progression that is not precisely pre-determined, rather it builds on the teammates strengths, interests, and pursuits as the individual gains experience, grows, and develops in their career. You would be hard-pressed to find another ENR Top 6 Commercial Concrete Company that parallels Kent Companies.

Work Environment & Physical Demand

This position works in an office environment; occasionally traveling to the field to supervise projects as required. This position requires long periods of sitting.

Position type, travel, and expected hours of work

This full-time office position requires travel to local job locations in and around Pflugerville. Typical hours will range from 45-50 per week and are subject to change. This role requires working non-typical days and irregular hours based on construction schedules. Due to the critical nature of the role, accepting phone calls even during non-typical workdays and hours is required.

About Kent Companies

Kent Companies is a full-service specialty trade contractor with operations across Michigan, Texas, Ohio, and the Carolinas. As a third-generation, family-owned business, we believe our people are our greatest assets. We employ over 2,000 trade professionals nationwide and deliver every project with our Four Hallmarks: Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Customer Service. Kent Companies is known as The Leaders in Concrete and continuously ranks in the Top 10 Concrete Contractors nationwide by ENR Magazine.

Kent Companies family of brands includes Kent Concrete, Kent Underlayments, Kent Facilities, Kent Foundation Solutions, and Foundation Rescue Supply.

Kent Concrete

We deliver comprehensive, turnkey concrete construction services for customers nationwide. Our services include structural concrete, tilt-up concrete, concrete paving, curb and gutter, and concrete pumping. From the most complex cast-in-place structures to mission-critical facilities, our customers turn to us because they know well deliver the horsepower and expertise to get the job done.

About Kent Companies Central Texas Concrete Division

Kent Concrete operates an Austin-based commercial division that delivers tilt-up concrete construction for data centers, logistics, distribution, and commercial facilities. We offer comprehensive services including foundations, slab on grade, Ductilcrete slabs, and tilt-up concrete. Learn more about Kent Concrete by visiting concrete.kentcompanies.com.

Office Location

2319 Patterson Industrial Blvd, Pflugerville, TX 78660

EEO Statement

At Kent Companies, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Kent Companies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions, including but not limited to hiring, recruiting, promotions, performance evaluations, termination, and compensation decisions.

The Company will strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees will be treated equally in regard to recruitment, employment, promotions, demotions, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, leaves of absence, and layoffs. The Company will further ensure that its management staff is aware of the Companys commitment to this policy and each member understands their individual role in the process of administering this plan.

Kent Companies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.