Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager Opportunity

Metcalf Builders Inc. is hiring a Senior Project Manager, to join our team in Las Vegas, Nevada!

Founded in 1994 by third- and fourth-generation carpenters Red and Tom Metcalf, Metcalf has grown from a family-owned Nevada construction company into a trusted builder serving clients across multiple states. Built on a foundation of safety, integrity, trust, and excellence, we deliver complex construction projects that strengthen communities and create lasting impact. Today, under the leadership of President and CEO Bryce Clutts, Metcalf combines decades of construction expertise with a forward-thinking approach to innovation, partnership, and growth. While our company has evolved, our commitment remains the same: building exceptional projects, fostering strong relationships, and shaping the future together.

Position Summary

The Senior Project Manager reports to the VP of Operations and provides leadership across multiple projects and project teams. This role is responsible for the successful planning, coordination, and execution of complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. The SPM provides advanced technical oversight, manages high?risk or high?value projects, supports business development efforts, and mentors Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Coordinators.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Project Leadership

• Lead all phases of large, complex, or high?risk commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Establish and maintain project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and cost controls; ensure successful delivery within company profit, safety, and quality expectations.
• Identify schedule conflicts, scope gaps, and discrepancies in plans, contracts, and specifications; lead resolution with minimal oversight.
• Provide senior?level judgment and decision?making to keep projects on schedule, on budget, and in compliance with all requirements.
• Represent the company with professionalism in all client, design team, and industry engagements.

Advanced Project Coordination & Communication

• Serve as the primary liaison between Owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Coordinate complex project logistics between office and field operations, ensuring clear and consistent communication across all stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver clear, well?structured project reports, presentations, and updates to Owners and company leadership.
• Demonstrate expert written and verbal communication skills in all project meetings, negotiations, and presentations.

Operational Oversight & Technical Execution

• Oversee procurement activities including subcontractor buyout, material purchasing, and vendor negotiations.
• Review and approve change orders, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, Owner billings, and subcontractor invoices.
• Ensure accurate and timely cost coding, financial tracking, and forecasting for each project.
• Manage project closeout including punch lists, warranties, O&M manuals, and as?built documentation.
• Maintain expert knowledge of construction means, methods, scheduling, sequencing, and industry best practices.

Team Leadership, Mentorship & Performance Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Coordinators.
• Provide constructive performance feedback, guidance, and training to advance team capabilities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Set expectations and provide leadership during project kickoff meetings, progress meetings, and conflict?resolution discussions.
• Support creation of internal training programs and knowledge?sharing initiatives in areas of specialty.

Risk Management, Quality, and Safety Oversight

• Ensure all projects adhere to company safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead proactive risk mitigation efforts including schedule review, contract analysis, and contingency planning.
• Monitor jobsite performance to ensure compliance with quality standards, contract documents, and best practices.
• Address technical or operational issues promptly and independently to maintain project momentum.

Business Development & Client Relationship Management

• Participate in marketing presentations, business development efforts, proposal interviews, and pursuit strategies.
• Build and maintain strong long?term relationships with Owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and community partners.
• Represent Metcalf Builders in industry organizations, professional associations, and community leadership opportunities.
• Demonstrate executive?level communication and presentation skills when engaging with clients and stakeholders.

Organizational Impact & Company Leadership

• Contribute to strategic planning, operational improvements, and company initiatives.
• Provide leadership on high?value pursuits, new market opportunities, and complex project negotiations.
• Serve as a role model for the company's core values: Safety, Integrity, Trust, and Excellence.
• Support continuous refinement of processes, technology adoption, standard operating procedures, and company culture.

Qualifications, Education & Experience

Qualifications

• 7+ years total construction experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a Project Manager leading projects independently.
• Extensive experience managing large, complex, high-risk, or multi-phase commercial projects.
• Proven ability to lead multiple teams, mentor staff, manager risks and support business development.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related field OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience working at a senior level.