Job Description
Job Description
About Us
James White Construction LLC (“JWC”) is a local, family-owned, and operated sitework and grading general contractor. We have served the tri-county area since 1982, taking care of the needs of local families and businesses. Our goal is to satisfy each of our clients with honesty and quality workmanship. We are heavily invested in new technology to provide our clients with the best service available.
We built our name on our flagship civil construction services. As one of the first contractors on a job site, we know that our level of performance - The JWC Way - is crucial in setting the tone for the schedule and quality of the entire project. We take this responsibility seriously and are passionate about delivering quality work.
Mission Statement
The JWC mission is to seek a balance between God, Family, and Work. We strive to develop leaders that work together to deliver quality sitework projects to our customers. With a solution-based approach, service-minded attitudes, cooperative vendor and subcontractor relations, and a strong construction management team, we aspire to ensure our longevity through repeat and referral business.
Job Summary
Experience: 10+ years of sitework project management
Project Workload: Ideally have 1-2 high profile/complex projects, ranging in value from $8-$15 million each. Under the general direction of the CEO and Operations Manager, the Senior Project Manager will thoroughly assess high level project planning, resource allocation, cost management, record-keeping and quality control. The Senior Project Manager will have a solution-based approach to problem solving, and they must have a high level of risk management and contingency planning to address potential challenges. In addition to high level project related tasks, the Senior Project Manager will have direct oversight of junior project managers, superintendents, and other team members as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide leadership oversight across multiple projects to ensure consistency in execution, financial performance, and adherence to company standards
- Serve as the primary escalation point for complex project challenges, disputes, and risk mitigation strategies
- Drive high-level project planning including manpower forecasting, equipment utilization, and long-term scheduling coordination across projects
- Partner with executive leadership to align project execution with company goals, growth strategy, and operational priorities
- Lead project financial reviews, including cost-to-complete analysis, margin improvement strategies, and risk exposure identification
- Establish and enforce best practices, SOPs, and process improvements across the project management team
- Mentor and develop Project Managers, Assistant PMs, and field leadership, with a focus on building future leaders within JWC
- Participate in high-level client meetings, negotiations, and relationship management for key accounts
- Provide oversight on contract strategy, including risk evaluation, terms negotiation, and dispute resolution
- Collaborate with estimating and preconstruction teams to improve bid strategy, project handoff, and overall win-rate quality
- Monitor and improve project reporting systems to ensure accurate forecasting, scheduling, and financial tracking
- Champion accountability across teams while reinforcing JWC culture and “The JWC Way” in all operations
- Assists executive committee in developing and implementing new business strategies and SOPs
- Maintain and foster positive culture and relationships with leadership, customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other employees
- Be a team player and willing to jump in where/ as needed
- Maintain a solution-based mind-set (present ideas for fixes, not problems)
Skills & Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills
- Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Education & Experience
- 10+ years’ experience in sitework construction management and/or estimating
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Applied Science, Civil Engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency with MS Excel, B2W, or other comparable takeoff software platforms
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines
- Must obtain a negative drug test result prior to hire and maintain throughout the term of employment
- Independent, self-managed professional with comprehensive knowledge of the sitework industry
- Experience with HCSS is preferred
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Prolonged periods of time in your vehicle
- Prolonged periods of time standing on a job site outdoors in sometimes unlevel terrain
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times
- Must be able to access and navigate each company’s work site, often in different locations around the tri-county area
Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance - 100% Employee Only insurance paid for by JWC
- Dental / Vision / Short Term Disability / Life Insurance - paid by employee
- Long Term Disability - paid for by JWC
- Profit Sharing Savings Plan
- 401K Retirement and Savings Plan - Company Match provided
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
- Weekly Truck Allowance
- JWC Team Social Events - where you are part of the family!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.