Senior Construction Project Manager

Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Health insurance Paid time off Construction Project Manager — Senior Custom Project Fletcher Development | Fairfield County, CT About the Role Fletcher Development is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead highly technical, architecturally complex custom residential projects that integrate commercial-level construction components. This role requires extensive experience with large-scale cast-in-place concrete, exposed structural steel, deep below-grade construction, and high‑end interior buildouts executed to exceptional standards. Our projects are intricate and detail‑driven, with extended scopes, tight tolerances, and uncompromising expectations for quality and execution. We are looking for a leader who understands both the precision of construction and the discipline required to deliver at the highest level. This is not a role for someone who manages from a trailer. We need an operator who can run a concrete pour in the morning, review structural steel shop drawings before lunch, walk a millwork mockup in the afternoon, and close the day with clean subcontractor correspondence. If that sounds like how you already work, we want to talk. Experience with Heavy cast‑in-place concrete structure with complex formwork and strict tolerances Exposed structural steel framing with precision connection and erection sequencing Extensive below‑grade construction including deep foundations, waterproofing systems, and below‑grade MEP Fully custom luxury interior buildout — millwork, stone, specialty finishes, custom fixtures, and high‑end FF&E coordination Complex building envelope integration across multiple systems Long‑lead procurement, custom fabrication, and close design‑team collaboration throughout Key Responsibilities Own a project from deep in pre‑construction through punch, closeout, and warranty Lead concrete scope execution — pour planning, formwork coordination, structural sequencing, special inspections, and QC documentation Coordinate structural steel erection — shop drawing review, fab coordination, connection detailing with engineer of record Manage full submittal log and RFI process with precision — generated, tracked, and closed without gaps Develop and drive the CPM schedule; maintain detailed lookaheads and hold subcontractors to milestones Manage all inspections, structural special inspections, and local jurisdiction coordination Lead buyout, scoping, and day‑to‑day accountability for all subcontractors and vendors Oversee below‑grade waterproofing systems — positive‑side, blindside, drainage composites, foundation protection Coordinate luxury interior trades — millwork, stone fabricators, specialty finish installers, AV/lighting, and FF&E vendors Lead client communication — direct, polished, and representative of the Fletcher standard Manage budget, cost tracking, change orders, and procurement of long‑lead and custom items Required Qualifications 7+ years of construction project management experience with a strong track record on concrete‑heavy and/or structural steel scopes Ability to read, mark up, and coordinate against structural drawings, concrete details, and steel connection documents Direct experience managing special inspections — concrete testing, high‑strength bolting, welding inspection, and structural observation Hands‑on experience with below‑grade waterproofing systems and drainage design Proven submittal and RFI management on complex, multi‑trade projects Experience coordinating high‑end interior trades — custom millwork, stone, specialty finishes, and luxury FF&E Strong subcontractor management skills — bid packages, scope writing, buyout, and field accountability Ability to lead field crews directly, not just manage through others Experience running multiple simultaneous work fronts without losing schedule or quality control Full project closeout experience — punch list, O&Ms, attic stock, warranty documentation Technology Proficiency We run lean and expect fluency — not familiarity — with these tools: Slack — primary internal and field communication; organized, responsive, no dropped threads AI tools (Claude / ChatGPT) — used daily for drafting submittals, RFI responses, scopes of work, and client communications faster and at a higher level Procore, Buildertrend, or equivalent — you drive the platform; you don't wait for someone else to update it Excel — budget tracking, procurement logs, pour schedules; you can build a working sheet from scratch Bluebeam or equivalent — redlines, field sets, submittal packages, RFI attachments Who We're Looking For You think in sequence — structure before envelope, rough‑in before finishes, submittals before procurement Your RFI log is organized and current without being asked You've coordinated luxury interior trades and understand the difference between a good millwork installer and a great one You've had hard conversations with subcontractors on a job site and kept the relationship intact You use AI to work faster and smarter — and you know when to close the laptop and walk the site You communicate clearly up to ownership and directly down to crew You close loops — no open items sitting unresolved in an inbox You take ownership when something goes sideways, fix it, and document it What We Offer Competitive compensation commensurate with senior experience The opportunity to manage one of the most technically complex and architecturally significant custom residential projects in the region A flat, direct leadership structure where strong operators are given real authority Long‑term growth within a vertically integrated firm spanning construction, design, and technology To Apply Send your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io with a brief note describing a concrete, structural steel, or complex interior scope you have personally managed — what the project was, your specific role, and one thing that went wrong and how you handled it. #J-18808-Ljbffr