Senior Construction (Modular) Project Manager

The specific pay rate and level will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, prior experience and location. Remote eligible – Candidate must be located in Arcade, GA, Concord, NC, or Auburndale, FL. A Day in the Life As a Senior Project Manager, you will oversee projects from pre‑bid through contract to completion, owning scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. You will serve as the primary decision‑maker for execution strategies, staffing, sequencing, and subcontractor alignment. You will utilize BuilderTrend to track progress, manage documentation, and facilitate communication. You will proactively manage risks, issues, and change requests to ensure successful, on‑time, on‑budget delivery. In addition to day‑to‑day project management, you will serve as a senior escalation point, providing guidance, mentorship, and strategic direction to project teams, ensuring quality standards, contractual obligations, and customer satisfaction are met. What You’ll Do Own and manage project P&L performance including forecasting, cost‑to‑complete, contingency usage, and margin protection. Provide direct people leadership and performance management for Project Managers and Site Superintendents, including hiring, coaching, development, and accountability. Oversee multiple projects and project teams simultaneously, ensuring alignment with regional goals, standards, and best practices. Serve as a senior escalation point and decision authority for complex project issues regarding scope, schedule impacts, permitting, inspections, jurisdictional constraints, budget, staffing, and client expectations. Be directly involved in the pre‑bid phase, including review of plans and specifications, constructability input, scheduling strategies, and risk identification. Partner with estimating and operations leadership to support project pricing, bid strategy, and competitive positioning during the estimating process. Participate in go/no‑go discussions and recommend bid strategies based on constructability and risk profile. Oversee site readiness including permitting, AHJ coordination, utilities, crane/set planning, access, and inspections. Lead identification of scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, and clarifications during pre‑bid and contract review phases. Review and validate project budgets, schedules, and scopes prior to contract execution to ensure feasibility and margin expectations. Provide strategic guidance to project teams to optimize cost control, schedule performance, and subcontractor management across the project lifecycle. Lead customer‑facing discussions regarding scope clarifications, change orders, delays, and risk mitigation strategies, particularly with public‑sector and school district clients. Collaborate with regional and executive leadership to support workload planning, staffing strategies, and operational improvements. Establish and enforce safety requirements to ensure compliance with industry and company standards. Lead/assist with the development of Scopes of Work, Delineation of Responsibilities, and Proposals for larger projects. Track and report on project results and metrics. Work creatively and analytically in a problem‑solving environment, demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence. Utilize available project management software (BuilderTrend) to provide status reporting to regional leadership regarding project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues. Demonstrate a functional and financial acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices and company risk thresholds. Ensure compliance with contract requirements and manage changes as required. Manage project issues and risks to mitigate impact to baseline budgets. Lead safety tailgate meetings at the start of each project phase or shift to communicate site‑specific hazards, review safety protocols, and promote a culture of safety. Ensure all job site activities comply with OSHA and company safety standards to maintain a safe working environment for all. This role supports projects across the Eastern Region with frequent travel to active job sites during critical phases. Regional travel to job sites will be required (approximately 50%). Perform other duties as assigned. Must Haves 5–8 years construction related experience. Minimum of 3 years of people leadership experience, including direct management, coaching, and development of Project Managers and/or Superintendents. Extensive understanding of project and program management principles, methods and techniques. Proven experience managing and developing Project Managers and/or Superintendents. Demonstrated experience supporting preconstruction activities, including estimating, bidding, or pre‑bid planning. Proven ability to lead projects through inspections, closeout, and owner turnover. Experience leading multiple concurrent projects across multiple jurisdictions and ADJs with high levels of complexity. Strong working knowledge of subcontracted trades including civil, electrical, plumbing, crane/set crews, and modular installation activities. Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to influence project and operational decisions at a senior level. Excellent leadership, communication (written, verbal, and presentation) and interpersonal skills. Self‑motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands. Technically competent with MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project Management Software. Team‑building skills with technical and non‑technical staff. Experience working both independently and in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment with excellent prioritization and time management skills. Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of safety field concepts, practices and procedures. Well organized with excellent customer service skills. Skilled at negotiation with customers and vendors/subcontractors. Ability to manage multiple complex projects. Experience at directing the work of others to ensure project completion and success. Rely on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction plans. Nice to Haves Modular building industry experience, including set, tie‑down, and site coordination. Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management. Experience working with school districts, municipalities, or other government authorities. Familiarity with ADA compliance, accessibility coordination, and site compliance requirements. Knowledge in Division of State Architect (DSA). Knowledge of the International Building Code (IBC). OSHA 30 Certified. Knowledge of approval agencies and process for State Requirements. Experience with Bluebeam and CAD software for reviewing and interpreting construction drawings and plans. Perks We value our employees’ Quality of Life and provide resources on several wellness topics such as nutrition, exercise, emotional health, and more. In addition to vacation and sick time, we offer 10 days + 2 half‑days company‑paid holidays. We offer a variety of benefits that offer you flexibility and choice, a simple selection experience, and the ability to take control over your benefit spending. 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Company‑paid life insurance. We also offer DailyPay, HSA, FSA, EAP, and pet insurance. Flexibility & Evolving Responsibilities This job posting is intended to convey the general nature and level of work expected in the role. Responsibilities may evolve over time, and team members may be asked to take on additional tasks or adjust their focus in response to changing business needs. Flexibility is a valued part of our culture and supports our commitment to collaboration, agility, and shared success. McGrath will continue pre‑employment drug testing including marijuana, even in states where it is legal, for this position which is classified as safety‑sensitive within our construction operations and Drivers. Ensuring a drug‑free environment is essential for the well‑being of our team members and aligns with regulatory requirements that govern safety‑sensitive positions and commercial driving. Pre‑employment screenings are conducted after a conditional offer of employment is extended, in accordance with fair hiring laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, and any other legally protected status. Our company uses E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mobile Modular Management Corporation