Senior Project Manager - Construction

Red Cedar Steel Erectors (RCS) is one of the nation’s top union structural steel erecting companies with offices in Wisconsin, Arizona and Kansas and projects nationwide. In business for over 45 years, the firm has grown significantly in the last five years and continues to expand in scope and territory to service a large and diverse client base such as Amazon, Ford and Target as well as top construction firms and steel fabricators.

The Senior Project Manager at Red Cedar Steel provides leadership and oversight for the company’s most complex and high-value projects while supporting the successful execution of multiple concurrent initiatives. This role mentors and develops Project Managers, provides guidance on project strategy and execution, and contributes to the achievement of organizational goals. The Senior Project Manager plays a key role in client relationship management, business development, contract negotiations, and dispute resolution. This position also provides oversight and support to the project management team and reports directly to the Vice President of Operations.

Technical & Operational Expertise

• Demonstrates mastery of all Project Manager responsibilities, processes, and technical competencies.
• Leads the planning, execution, and successful delivery of the company’s largest, most complex, and highest-profile projects, or multiple mid-to-large-scale projects simultaneously.
• Successfully manages projects across diverse geographic regions, including remote project sites throughout the United States.
• Oversees complex project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and execution to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Collaborates with the sales and estimating teams to secure new business through operational planning, project strategy, budgeting, scheduling, and constructability support.
• Provides technical expertise regarding constructability, steel erection means and methods, and execution strategies to clients, project teams, and field personnel.
• Serves as an internal subject matter expert on Foundation, FieldWire, Versatile, CMBuilder, Microsoft Project, and other project management technologies while training and mentoring team members in their effective use.
• Conducts reviews of shop drawings, connection details, and project documentation to maximize constructability, productivity, quality, and profitability.
• Identifies opportunities to improve project execution processes, tools, and procedures across the organization.

Business & Financial Acumen

• Reviews, negotiates, and modifies subcontract agreements to mitigate risk and support favorable project outcomes.
• Successfully manages large-scale projects to achieve financial objectives and maximize profitability.
• Develops accurate budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial reports for assigned projects and assists other Project Managers in developing the same.
• Supports business development initiatives and cultivates strategic relationships with key clients, contractors, and industry partners.
• Leads the preparation, negotiation, and resolution of project claims, disputes, change orders, and contract issues.
• Contributes to company-wide risk assessment and project risk management decisions.
• Makes sound business decisions based on financial, operational, and strategic considerations.
• Demonstrates exceptional verbal, written, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Leadership & Strategic Contribution

• Mentors, coaches, and develops Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Field Engineers.
• Provides leadership and oversight to the project management team, promoting accountability, teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Leads by example and fosters a culture focused on safety, quality, innovation, and customer service.
• Represents Red Cedar Steel in executive-level client meetings, industry events, and strategic business discussions.
• Champions organizational initiatives and process improvements that support company growth and operational excellence.
• Serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the Vice President of Operations and General Manager.
• Contributes to the development and execution of the company’s strategic objectives and long-term business plan.
• Supports and helps drive company initiatives through the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and other continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’…