Senior Project Manager - Federal

Company: W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company
Location: Killeen
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Summary: The Senior Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for managing all aspects of the project beginning with the preconstruction phase and continuing through final owner sign-off. The SPM serves as the day-to-day contact for the overall project team and leads the in-house and field teams for Yates. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for shop drawings and submittal reviews, as well as accurately tracking the budget and executing the schedule with all trades of work. The SPM provides monthly cost reports and owner billings and oversees communicating with local government officials regarding permitting and inspections to ensure that subcontractors maintain the proper focus on quality and safety. Primary Duties: Leading Safety Culture for project. Responsible for controlling costs and maintaining profitability for the project(s), utilizing extensive heavy construction experience. Manage field construction activity, engineering, and other field project(s) support activities. Supervises the development of project(s) schedules and monitors production to assure timely project(s) completion. Reviews cost reports and makes analysis to assist in reducing costs and maintaining productivity. Establishes project labor requirements and reviews these requirements with divisional management. Conducts regular project inspections and advises project supervision of work progress, quality of work and conditions requiring attention regarding safety. Coordinates work with subcontractors to ensure all subcontract work is within project scope and specifications. Administers project policies and procedures. Coordinates with architects, inspectors, and clients/owner representatives to isolate project issues and assists in developing solutions. Regularly conducts safety meetings and aid supervision in addressing areas and conditions requiring attention. Continually monitors project to assure company and regulatory procedures are adhered to. Monitors project purchasing activities to assure quality material and timely delivery at competitive costs. Conducts regular meetings with project supervision to review project progress and to plan future construction activity. Determines the necessity of construction equipment and assures equipment is properly maintained. Oversight of Quality Control. Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles Follow Yates Code of Conduct Safety Responsibilities and Expectations Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work in accordance with the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices Report all incidents, near hits and hazards to management. Required to wear and maintain personal PPE. Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations. Participate in workplace inspections. Comply with statutory requirements, including duty of care. Participate in required and/or assigned training. Provide suggestions to improve Safety. Present a mature approach to working safely. Attend prestart and Safety meetings and contribute. Assists with administering the site safety program as required and ensuring Trade Partner compliance with OSHA standards and Yates Site Specific Requirements and all applicable safety codes and regulations. Other related duties as needed and assigned by Management in support of the successful completion of the project. Qualifications: An undergraduate University degree or higher (preferably in Construction Management, Engineering, or a closely related field) is desirable. Other relevant education, training or work experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree Ten (10) years previous construction management experience is required Medium to large federal project experience ($100M) is required Requirements: Strong working knowledge of programs such as Primavera, Excel, Word, and MS Project Experience with large / complex safety plan implementation A proven track record of organizing project teams to accomplish project goals Effective negotiation and contract management skills to represent the company with the Owner Experience in managing a project using established methods of cost reporting, i.e. cash flow, safety, cost, schedule, VDC Extensive knowledge of all facets of construction A proven track record of organizing project team to accomplish project goals Understand contract types and terms, i.e. General Conditions, Burn Rates, Fee Analysis, Understand various insurance programs, i.e. SDI, BR policies, OCIP, CCIP Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions: This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Physical requirements for this role may include but not limited to walking, standing, operating tools, equipment, and lifting items (up to 25lbs). Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as appliable to the position.? About Yates Construction Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by?Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources. Our portfolio includes?commercial and?industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client’s business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects. Our client?relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the?details and complexities?of each project and communicating constantly with all team members. Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements. Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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