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[Remote] Senior Project Manager- Dairy
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bower Ag is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of new and remodel dairy construction projects. The role leads project teams, coordinates clients and subcontractors, manages schedules and budgets, monitors profitability and quality, and ensures compliance with safety and regulatory requirements while traveling to job sites.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage new and remodel construction projects from initiation through completion
- Oversee project schedules, budgets, timelines, project tracking, billing, work in progress reporting, subcontractor coordination, staffing, material planning, and overall project execution
- Support Account Managers in defining project scope and assist Project Managers and Jobsite Superintendents with leadership, communication, issue resolution, and project execution
- Review estimates, buyout documentation, contracts, permits, specifications, and project scopes prior to project startup
- Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, tracking systems, Gantt charts, and internal reporting processes
- Manage project documentation, contracts, and reporting systems to ensure accurate and timely records
- Monitor project performance against scope, budget, schedule, profitability, quality, and company standards
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, insurance, customer, contract, and company requirements
- Lead issue resolution efforts related to project execution, scheduling conflicts, subcontractor performance, and customer concerns
- Coordinate with Accounting, Purchasing, and Operations teams to support project execution and financial reporting
- Support quality control, risk management, operational consistency, and successful project delivery
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams
- Provide project updates and reporting to leadership while supporting continuous improvement and best practices across teams
- All other duties assigned
Skills
- Ability to lead and support Project Managers and Jobsite Superintendents across multiple projects
- Demonstrate strong leadership, accountability, professionalism, and communication skills
- Maintain focus on tactical project delivery, operational consistency, and customer satisfaction
- Work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with diverse groups
- Strong ability to schedule, multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Maintain a high level of organization, attention to detail, and project management accuracy
- Manage large-scale, complex construction projects while supporting quality, safety, and compliance standards
- Apply strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills to support project performance and profitability
- Maintain professional written and verbal communication with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams
- Support company safety initiatives and reinforce OSHA, customer, and company compliance
- Drive accountability for project-level performance, execution standards, and overall project success
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Construction, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience required
- 5+ years of experience in construction project management, exceeding $5M in revenue, with experience leading multiple projects
- Strong knowledge of construction processes, scheduling, budgeting, subcontractor management, and project financials
- Proficiency in engineering and construction management practices, project management software, Microsoft Office, and construction reporting systems
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety standards, and construction compliance requirements is required
- Experience operating or working around common construction equipment and tools, including telehandlers, skid loaders, hand and power tools, and PPE
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Proven experience in construction or engineering project management
- Professional Engineer license preferred
- Agricultural construction experience, particularly swine and/or dairy, is preferred
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4% for eligible full-time employees
- Paid vacation, accruing from day one, for eligible full-time employees
- Paid sick time annually for eligible full-time employees
- 6 paid holidays per year for eligible full-time employees
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance for eligible full-time employees
- Life insurance for eligible full-time employees
- Paid parental and bereavement leave for eligible full-time employees
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options for eligible full-time employees
- Employee referral bonus program for eligible full-time employees
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