Senior Project Manager

Overview:

Comany Overview:

Henkels & McCoy West works closely with clients from diverse markets to build enduring partnerships throughout the Western United States. Our team of seasoned professionals' designs, builds, manages, and maintains critical and sustainable infrastructure for the power, oil & gas pipeline, gas distribution, and communications industries. Building on a 100-year legacy of performance and service to utility, commercial, industrial, and government clients, H&M West brings together extensive knowledge and innovation to deliver infrastructure construction solutions that meet future energy needs today.

H&M West is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

Henkels & McCoy West is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. H&M West is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Position Summary:

The Senior Project Manager serves a single-point contact and ensures compliance with the Henkels & McCoy established Project Management Methodology, upholding H&M safety and quality management protocols.

The Senior Project Manager provides project-related management for small to mid-scale construction projects across various markets within an assigned Region or Division and is responsible for utilizing H&M's Project Management Methodology to manage all phases of the construction project lifecycle, while being accountable for all aspects of each project's success.

This position provides direct support to other functional project teams in the planning and execution of the job including resolving issues, managing resources, coordinating projects, interfacing with client representatives, overseeing project accounting, training, mentoring and coaching. The Senior Project Manager is also responsible for managing third party resources and overall project performance. They may also have authority to develop proposals and assign projects.

Responsibilities:

- Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting of project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and performance metrics across high-value transmission, substation, and power delivery projects. Provide detailed project status updates and performance insights to senior management, clients, and stakeholders to drive informed decision-making.

- Serve as a key representative in executive-level, multi-stakeholder environments, leveraging negotiation and conflict resolution skills to proactively identify and address issues, align competing interests, and ensure timely, efficient project execution.

- Take full accountability for risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning for both self-performed and subcontracted work. Develop and implement strategic contingency plans to reduce exposure across the project lifecycle and ensure alignment with contract requirements and safety protocols.

- Perform in-depth data analysis, forecasting, and performance trend evaluation to uncover existing and emerging project risks, constraints, and opportunities. Translate analytical findings into actionable strategies that support project objectives and client satisfaction.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by contributing thought leadership in the evolution of project management tools, systems, and methodologies. Champion the adoption of best practices and standard operating procedures grounded in Henkels & McCoy’s Project Management Framework.

- Implement scalable infrastructure, tools, and processes to support project demand, resource planning, and lifecycle governance. Ensure robust workflows are in place to meet evolving project and client requirements.

- Provide mentorship and technical leadership to project teams, including cross-functional contributors, field personnel, and subcontractors. May directly supervise a small team or serve as an individual contributor leading complex project initiatives with dotted-line oversight.

- Foster a high-performance project culture that emphasizes accountability, continuous feedback, and professional development. Promote trust, transparency, and collaboration within internal teams and with external partners.

- Oversee staffing requirements for assigned projects, including resource onboarding, training, performance management, and work allocation. Ensure team roles and responsibilities are well-defined and aligned with project deliverables and corporate objectives.

- Provide mentorship to PM and/or APM assisting on project scope to enhance their understanding of the scope of work and their continued development with the organization

Qualifications:

- Eight plus years of progressive project management experience within the utilities industry (power delivery, transmission & distribution, substations, or gas distribution).

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business Management, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and substantial, relevant industry experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

- Demonstrated success managing mid- to large-scale construction projects with full P&L responsibility.

- Experience overseeing subcontractors, field crews, and cross-functional project teams.

- Strong background in contract management, change management, and risk mitigation.

- Proven ability to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

- Advanced knowledge of utility construction practices and project delivery methods.

- Proficiency in Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project) and Microsoft Office Suite.

- Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and earned value management.

- Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.

- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

- Ability to lead in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

Salary Range: $120,000/yr to $180,000/yr (will be dependent upon level of experience)

Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefit plan which includes the following:

- 401(k) Plan

- Employee Stock Purchase Plan

- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

- Voluntary Life Insurance

- Voluntary Short Term & Long-Term Disability

- Paid time off

Henkels & McCoy West, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.