Senior Project Manager

Company Overview

Universal Piping Industries (UPI) is a leader in the design, fabrication and installation of industrial piping & plumbing systems.

UPI maintains a corporate headquarters in Troy, Michigan and a primary fabrication facility in Georgetown, Kentucky. With additional fabrication in Detroit, MI.

Job Summary:

A Senior Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and successful completion of large-scale projects, ensuring they meet client requirements, budgetary constraints, and deadlines. This role involves managing cross-functional teams, coordinating with stakeholders, and mitigating project risks. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for project strategy, decision-making, and leadership, often managing complex, high-priority projects that impact the organization’s overall objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Project manager’s assigned to project.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities include some or all of the following:

• Lead the planning and execution of projects, developing project charters, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that align with client and company objectives.
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams, setting clear expectations and delegating tasks to ensure accountability.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients and stakeholders, maintaining clear, transparent communication and managing expectations.
• Oversee risk management and implement strategies to identify, mitigate, and resolve project issues effectively.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget by closely tracking project performance, milestones, and deliverables.
• Manage project budgets, perform cost analysis, and make adjustments to keep spending within approved limits.
• Facilitate regular status meetings, providing project updates to senior management and addressing any concerns or roadblocks.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards, conducting audits and reviews as necessary.
• Mentor and guide project team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements, leveraging new technologies to improve construction processes.
• Travel to any job site as needed. This could include the need to drive a vehicle, fly in a commercial airplane, ride a train, taxi, etc. This position requires the ability to travel nationally or internationally for extended periods of time (weeks, months or years).
• Regular attendance at work is an essential duty.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• Conform to company Quality, Environmental, and Safety policies, any environmental laws, regulations, standards, and other requirements such as permits to operate

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive experience in project management, with a proven track record managing large-scale, complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello).
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and project demands.
• Advanced communication and negotiation skills for effectively managing client relationships and team dynamics.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities to proactively address project challenges.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in budget management and financial reporting.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education, Experience, and Training:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field; PMP certification or equivalent is highly preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in project engineering or a related role, with a proven track record.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Standing for extended periods of time while at a work site (if applicable)
• Walking up to 3-4 miles a day from one part of a job site to another (if applicable)
• Climbing stairs and ladders could be expected if working in a field environment (if applicable)
• Regular travel to project locations