Senior Project Manager

Commercial Construction | Operations

Position Overview

A well-established commercial general contractor is seeking a Senior Project Manager to provide overall leadership and strategic direction for complex construction projects. This role is responsible for contract negotiation support, financial oversight, client satisfaction, and ensuring the overall fiscal and operational success of assigned projects. The Senior Project Manager serves as a key leader and mentor within the project team and organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in business judgment and oversee all financial, budgetary, and profitability aspects of assigned construction projects

• Participate in project acquisition efforts, including defining project scope, risks, and budgets to achieve profitability objectives

• Develop and manage project budgets while accounting for project-specific challenges and opportunities

• Establish project milestones, recruit qualified staff, and assign personnel appropriate to project scope and complexity

• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, clients, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and project stakeholders

• Provide high-level oversight of projects from startup through closeout to ensure schedule, budget, quality, and profitability goals are met or exceeded

• Oversee project performance including costs, schedules, risk management, and resolution of unexpected events

• Ensure smooth transition of project responsibilities from preconstruction to operations teams once field work begins

• Mentor, train, and coach project staff to meet or exceed company performance standards

• Represent the organization with owners, architects, consultants, government authorities, vendors, and subcontractors

Project Acquisition & Preconstruction

• Understand owner requirements and project objectives to align company capabilities with client needs

• Evaluate project risks and unique challenges that may impact budget and profitability objectives

• Assign appropriate project management staff and approve pre-mobilization activities

• Ensure effective turnover meetings occur between preconstruction and operations teams

Project Management, Quality & Closeout

• Ensure assigned projects meet or exceed budget and profitability objectives

• Monitor and evaluate Project Manager and Superintendent performance and staffing assignments

• Accurately forecast project performance and financial outcomes

• Maintain regular visibility on job sites to monitor schedule, expenditures, performance, and risk

• Provide leadership and creative problem-solving to bring projects in on schedule and within budget

• Oversee quality control and successful project closeout activities

Client Relationships & Meeting Management

• Attend required internal and external meetings to monitor project progress and profitability

• Maintain consistent client communication to gauge satisfaction and address concerns proactively

• Ensure project management staff are properly trained and aligned with company standards

• Recruit, mentor, coach, and develop high-performing project teams

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports may include:

• Project Manager

• Project Engineer

• MEP Coordinator

• Project General Superintendent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

• Minimum of ten (10) years of construction management experience

• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects varying in size, scope, and sector

• Proven leadership experience overseeing multi-disciplinary project teams

Key Attributes & Competencies

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate teams to exceed expectations

• Excellent business judgment with the ability to analyze financial trade-offs and manage ambiguity

• High level of initiative, accountability, and professionalism

• Strong team-building, mentoring, and coaching capabilities

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands effectively

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to diplomatically resolve conflict and know when to escalate issues appropriately

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Holidays

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Supplemental Insurance Options

Company Overview

This organization is a leading commercial general contractor with decades of experience delivering complex projects across a wide range of industries and delivery methods. The company is relationship-driven and grounded in strong core values, fostering a collaborative culture focused on excellence, innovation, and accountability.

Professionals who are driven, strategic, and passionate about leadership and project success are encouraged to apply.

This is a drug-free workplace with zero tolerance policies.