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Sr Project Mgr Jobs in Springfield, MO (NOW HIRING)

Materials Senior Project Manager

Springfield, MO · On-site

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Manage all aspects of a facilities, materials, environmental, or geotechnical engineering project to ensure that it is safely completed on time and within scope and budget. Responsible for completing ...

Geotechnical Senior Project Manager

Springfield, MO · On-site

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  • Dental

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  • Life

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Manage all aspects of a facilities, materials, environmental, or geotechnical engineering project to ensure that it is safely completed on time and within scope and budget. Responsible for completing ...

Materials Senior Project Manager

Springfield, MO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Manage all aspects of a facilities, materials, environmental, or geotechnical engineering project to ensure that it is safely completed on time and within scope and budget. Responsible for completing ...

Geotechnical Senior Project Manager

Springfield, MO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Manage all aspects of a facilities, materials, environmental, or geotechnical engineering project to ensure that it is safely completed on time and within scope and budget. Responsible for completing ...

The Senior Project Coordinator communicates and coordinates the ongoing client projects by ... Manage Project Coordinators, overseeing task assignments, workload balance, and performance quality.

The Senior Project Coordinator communicates and coordinates the ongoing client projects by ... Manage Project Coordinators, overseeing task assignments, workload balance, and performance quality.

Senior Civil Project Manager

Springfield, MO · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Wilson & Company is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Project Manager with a background in Transportation/Roadway Design to join ourMissouri practice. You will work closely with clients, other ...

Senior Civil Project Manager

Springfield, MO · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Wilson & Company is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Project Manager with a background in Transportation/Roadway Design to join ourMissouri practice. You will work closely with clients, other ...

Senior Civil Project Manager

Springfield, MO · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Wilson & Company is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Project Manager with a background in Transportation/Roadway Design to join our Missouri practice. You will work closely with clients, other ...

Senior Civil Project Manager

Springfield, MO · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Wilson & Company is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Project Manager with a background in Transportation/Roadway Design to join ourMissouri practice. You will work closely with clients, other ...

Senior Civil Project Manager

Springfield, MO · On-site

$145K - $208K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Wilson & Company is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Project Manager to help lead and grow our municipal engineering practice inWichita, KS. The position will be primarily focused on municipal ...

Senior Civil Project Manager

Springfield, MO · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Civil Project Manager with a background in Transportation/Roadway Design to join ourMissouri practice. You will work closely with clients, other project ...

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How much do sr project mgr jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for sr project mgr in Springfield, MO is $115,252.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,100.00 and $132,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Sr project manager do?

A Sr Project Manager oversees complex projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. They coordinate cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle. Senior Project Managers are also responsible for strategic planning, resource allocation, and reporting on project progress to upper management. Their experience allows them to handle multiple projects simultaneously and resolve high-level issues that arise.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sr project manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sr Project Manager, you need strong leadership, project planning, budgeting, and risk management skills, often supported by a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience in project management. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, and certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 are highly valued in the role. Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities help drive teams and stakeholders toward project goals. These skills are critical for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and with stakeholder satisfaction.

What are some common challenges faced by a Sr project manager when leading cross-functional teams?

A Sr Project Manager often encounters challenges such as aligning diverse team members around shared goals, managing conflicting priorities across departments, and ensuring clear communication among stakeholders. Coordinating schedules, resources, and expectations with team members from different backgrounds can require strong negotiation and problem-solving skills. Proactively addressing potential bottlenecks, fostering collaboration, and maintaining transparency are key strategies Sr Project Managers use to overcome these obstacles and ensure project success.

What is the difference between Sr Project Mgr vs Project Coordinator?

AspectSr Project MgrProject Coordinator
CredentialsPM certifications (PMP), experience in project managementTypically entry-level, may have a degree in related field
Work EnvironmentLeads projects, manages teams, responsible for deliverySupports project teams, handles scheduling and documentation
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across industries for senior project leadershipCommon in organizations for project support roles

The main difference is that a Sr Project Mgr oversees entire projects, manages teams, and is responsible for successful delivery, while a Project Coordinator provides support, handles scheduling, and assists project managers. The Sr Project Mgr role requires more experience and certifications, whereas the Project Coordinator role is often an entry point into project management careers.

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Infographic showing various Sr Project Mgr job openings in Springfield, MO as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,252 per year, or $55.4 per hour.

Traveling Senior Project Manager - Justice

Je Dunn Construction Group

Springfield, MO

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


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8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company's rewards, we've found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in building authentic partnerships.

Role Summary

JE Dunn, ENR's #2-ranked Contractor in Correctional Facilities Construction, is looking for individuals who want to be part of our traveling family building innovative, efficient, safe, and technologically advanced courthouses and corrections facilities that make lasting impacts on the individuals and communities they serve. The Traveling Senior Project Manager - Justice will help lead the growing portfolio of projects for JE Dunn Justice clients throughout the United States. #LI-AH1

The Traveling Senior Project Manager - Justice will provide overall direction and leadership, and owns project outcomes for significantly complex projects and/or multiple projects. This position will fully implement and manage the operation, profitability and administration of projects. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

  • Autonomy & Decision Making: Makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults senior management on other decisions.
  • Career Path: Group Manager 1.
Key Role Responsibilities - Core

PROJECT MANAGEMENT FAMILY - CORE

  • Leads all aspects of the company's safety culture and creates awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others. Investigates safety incidents and retrains staff as needed.
  • Manages the JE Dunn prestart checklist form.
  • Supports the preconstruction team including quantity takeoff, trade coordination and scope of work development, scope review, bid package development, schedule development, bid list creation and bid advertisement.
  • Leads plan and implementation of buyout schedule. Verifies pricing and scope, identifies successful bidders, provides gap analysis against initial scope and manages issuance of subcontracts.
  • Manages the submittal schedule setup. Coordinates priorities with the team; reviews and approves all shop drawings and samples prior to submittal to architects or engineers.
  • Ensures approved submittals are returned to subcontractors and available to project team per the project schedule and the contract.
  • Coordinates with Logistics to obtain pricing on materials and equipment.
  • Confers with risk management to ensure approval and/or bonding requirements for subcontractors. Reviews decisions with project leader. Provides ongoing risk analysis of subcontractors throughout project lifecycle.
  • Coordinates the various stakeholders of the project including but not limited to subcontractors, owner, field, design team, vendors, etc. 
  • Disseminates change requests to subcontractors for pricing and schedule input. Gathers and evaluates subcontractor pricing to confirm accuracy. 
  • Prepares, submits and obtains owner/architect approval for change requests.
  • Leads various meetings such as monthly project reviews, progress meetings and OAC (Owner Architect) meetings.
  • Completes monthly subcontractor and owner pay application process.
  • Prepares project schedule with the Project Superintendent. Gathers input from project team and utilizes Lean principles as appropriate. Develops and updates project schedule for both preconstruction and construction activities. Manages materials, labor and procurement logs to ensure appropriate resources are available to meet the project schedule.
  • Identifies potential schedule impacts including scope, weather, manpower and changes, and facilitates mitigation plans for these impacts.
  • Provides appropriate written documentation for decisions affecting various aspects of the project such as budget, schedule, legal, quality, and/or safety. Employs current best practices for documentation requirements.
  • Provides a variety of regular reporting and analysis to project team(s) to communicate overall project status and profitability.
  • Prepares monthly cost and margin forecast with input from superintendent and reviews with the project team. Participates in the development of the project budget. Regularly reviews costs relative to the budget, and highlights discrepancies to enable improved financial performance.
  • Leads overall project closeout process using best practice standards, tools and processes such as the close-out punch list, financials, sub contracts, warranties, etc. 
  • Interfaces with region/company legal counsel as appropriate.
Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

  • Leads and participates in all aspects of the project-specific safety plan and creates a culture of safety awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury free environment through individual actions and mentoring others. Investigates safety incidents and retrains staff as needed.
  • Understands the preconstruction process from conceptual phase through GMP development.
  • Completes estimating and productivity analysis.
  • Leads or provides support to senior management for preconstruction discussions with clients.
  • Oversees project team during development of preconstruction estimates.
  • Identifies, understands and actively manages project risks.
  • Assists with the development and management of the project business plan in order to maximize financial success.
  • Implements and manages components of the operation and administration of complex and/or multiple construction projects.
  • Utilizes awareness, experience and knowledge to identify problems and recommends solutions for review and implementation by the team.  
  • Manages deliverables provided by a variety of internal resources and functions such as IPS, logistics, self-perform, etc.
  • Engages in business, industry and community activities to build and strengthen external relationships.
  • Reviews and approves expense reports.
  • Negotiates project issues including change orders, contingency expenditures and appropriate fee enhancements.
  • Completes scope review and bid analysis, including award of subcontracts.
  • Collaborates with marketing team on related presentations and marketing activities.
  • Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn.  Understands JE Dunn's policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
  • Communication skills, verbal and written (Advanced).
  • Ability to conduct effective presentations (Advanced).
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Intermediate).
  • Ability to apply fundamentals of the means and methods of construction management to projects.
  • Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project. 
  • Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project.
  • Proficiency in project management and accounting software such as CMiC (Intermediate).
  • Proficiency in required construction technology (Intermediate).
  • Proficiency in scheduling software (Intermediate).
  • Proficiency in BIM (Building Information Modeling) (Intermediate).
  • Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy (Intermediate).
  • Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability and generate future work through building relationships (Intermediate).
  • Ability to construct a project from start to finish.
  • Ability to prepare the project budget, GMP or hard bid.
  • Ability to complete range estimates.
  • Ability to assist Marketing team with presentation and marketing activities.
  • Ability to develop and manage a project team.
  • Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field.
  • In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Experience
  • 10+ years construction management experience.
  • Demonstrated success in executing multiple large or complex Justice / Corrections construction projects and/or leading multiple project teams (Preferred).
Working Environment
  • Valid and unrestricted drivers license required
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
  • May require periods of travel and/or relocation
  • Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
  • May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
  • Assignment location may include project sites and/or in the office
  • Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
  • Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling
Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company.  Please, no phone calls or emails.

***For this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)*** 


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