Senior Construction Project Manager - Residential

Job Description

Job Description

Knickerbocker Group is seeking an experienced and thoughtful  Senior Construction Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex, high-end residential projects while providing an exceptional client experience.

This is a leadership role for someone who combines deep construction expertise with strong communication, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset. You will serve as a key point of connection between clients, design teams, and field staff, guiding projects from early planning through completion with clarity, professionalism, and care.

At Knickerbocker Group, we believe how we deliver our work is just as important as what we build. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in building trust, leading teams, and navigating complex projects with confidence and integrity.

What You’ll Do

Lead Client Experience & Team Collaboration

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, ensuring a high level of service, responsiveness, and transparency throughout the project lifecycle
• Build strong, trust-based relationships and guide clients through decisions, challenges, and changes with professionalism and sound judgment
• Lead project and client meetings, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with Architecture, Interiors, Landscape Architecture, and field teams to support an integrated design-build approach
• Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented environment across internal teams and external partners
• Mentor and support project team members, helping to strengthen project performance and professional growth

Drive Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead multiple complex construction projects from pre-construction through closeout
• Establish and maintain project plans, including schedules, milestones, and resource coordination
• Monitor project performance across schedule, budget, quality, and safety, and guide the team in addressing risks and challenges
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure project progress, quality, and overall job site conditions align with expectations
• Maintain accountability for overall project outcomes, including client experience

Guide Planning, Financials & Project Strategy

• Partner with clients and design teams early in the project lifecycle to define scope, schedule, budget, and project goals
• Review drawings and specifications to identify constructability considerations and cost impacts
• Oversee estimating, budgeting, and procurement planning to align design intent with execution
• Manage project budgets, contracts, and financial performance throughout the lifecycle
• Oversee subcontractor and vendor engagement, including bid review, negotiation, and contract execution
• Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting

What You Bring

• 10+ years of construction project management experience, including significant experience with high-end residential projects
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field preferred
• Proven ability to lead complex projects with multiple stakeholders
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• High level of emotional intelligence, with the ability to navigate client relationships and team dynamics effectively
• Solid financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and contract management
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Microsoft Project, Procore, Acumatica, and/or Revit is a plus
• Valid driver’s license required

Why Knickerbocker Group?

As a 100% employee-owned company, Knickerbocker Group is built on a shared commitment to craftsmanship, collaboration, and community. We value balance: time with family, connection to our communities, and the opportunity to do meaningful, high-quality work.

We are proud to be recognized as a Best Place to Work in Maine and as Best Architect and Best Builder by Down East magazine. Our integrated design-build approach brings together architecture, interiors, landscape architecture, construction, and property care to create and maintain thoughtful, high-performing spaces across Maine.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with the majority of premiums covered by the company)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) eligible health plan options
• 401(k) with automatic 3% safe harbor employer contribution after one year
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Maine Paid Family + Medical Leave
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Employer-sponsored voluntary life and pet insurance

The anticipated salary range for this position is $90,000 - $130,000 annually. Starting salary will be thoughtfully determined based on the selected candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and skills, along with internal equity, and may fall anywhere within the posted range.

Knickerbocker Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.