Senior Project Manager

Wohlsen Construction
Lancaster, PA
About Your Opportunity:
The primary responsibility for the Project Manager is to secure and manage project cost, schedule, and performance in conformance with company policy, standards, and goals. The Project Manager presents superior technical expertise to the client.

How You’ll Contribute:
  • Prepare the project plan, sequence, and schedule with collaboration of field personnel.
  • Prepare and issue project documents including progress reports, project schedule updates, and financial/budget updates.
  • Initiate periodic meetings and other forms of communication with project team members and client, to acquaint them with unresolved problems and to provide an adequate degree of coordination.
  • Monitor project progress for adherence to schedule and man hour expenditures versus percent complete.
  • Re-plan and make corrections/adjustments to maintain schedule; identify causes, advise client, and negotiate changes in fee.
  • Monitor project scope for changes affecting budget and schedule; identify causes, advise client, and negotiate changes in fee.
  • Keep client informed of progress on the project and of any technical problems/solutions and their effect on design and costs.
  • Assure that Wohlsen submits invoices to the client that are timely and meets the requirements of the Owner contract.
  • Identify solution to any problem which might impede progress of the project or adversely affect client relations. This includes soliciting the help and personal involvement of management in the solution of unusual technical problems encountered during work.
  • Coordinate with Estimating team staff on the development of costs and time schedules. Also, assemble estimates including soliciting subcontractor quotations.
  • Review with the Estimating team staff all plans, specifications, and reports relative to the project.
  • You will participate in the contract negotiations and change in scope budgeting with the client and ensure that all procedures governing the review and approval of contracts are followed before signing.
  • Review initial estimate in the preparation for initial budget upload in coordination with estimating and accounting department. You will also assist with the preparation of the Project Performance Agreement (PPA).
  • You will help with the project procurement process including, interview preparation, staff planning, scheduling, and interview process.
  • You will manage and develop the Project Assistants and Project Engineer(s).
  • Review safety requirements in pre-installation planning sessions and obtain acknowledgement by sub(s) to ensure they follow our guidelines. You will also conduct site safety inspections.

Qualifications:

  • B.S. degree in Construction technology, Engineering or other related discipline and 3-7 years relevant experience.
  • Experience in construction project management with contract values of $5 million and up.
  • Experience in multiple disciplines including, project management, estimating, preconstruction services, and construction management.
  • Experience in the sales and marketing process including making presentations to potential customers.
  • OSHA 10 Hour Certification
  • OSHA 30, First Aid and CPR is preferred
  • Ability to travel and work additional hours when needed to meet business plan goals.
Physical Requirements
In a normal day, this position requires little to no standing or walking. In a normal day, the employee must be able to sit for 7+ hours. In a normal day, the employee must be able to drive 1-4 hours. Employee must be able to lift/carry up to 10 lbs. maximum; occasionally carry small objects. In this position, employee occasionally (0-33%) must be able to bend at waist, squat the knees, climb (including ladders), reach above shoulders, kneel, crawl, use feet (foot controls), and/or work at heights above 6 feet.

*Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Wohlsen does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, locations, or to any Wohlsen team member. Wohlsen will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Wohlsen and will be processed accordingly.

It is the policy of Wohlsen Construction to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and Wohlsen Construction may exercise its employment at-will rights at any time.

Posted 2026-02-18

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