Commercial Construction Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and oversee large-scale ground-up commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final completion. This individual will take ownership of overall project execution, providing strategic direction and leadership while managing project teams, budgets, schedules, subcontractors, field operations, and client relationships.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record managing complex commercial construction projects, with the ability to drive project performance, develop strong client relationships, mentor project management staff, and ensure successful project delivery. Experience with K-12 education construction, including new school builds, additions, and renovations, is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and oversight for large-scale commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
• Establish project objectives, execution strategies, budgets, schedules, and performance expectations.
• Oversee project financials, including cost controls, forecasting, billing, cash flow, and overall profitability.
• Lead and mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other project team members.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, buyout, scope reviews, contract negotiations, and performance management.
• Review and manage construction drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and contract documents.
• Monitor project progress and provide strategic direction to field supervision to ensure efficient project execution.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, schedule delays, cost overruns, and potential contractual issues.
• Lead high-level project meetings and provide regular performance updates to clients, ownership, and executive leadership.
• Ensure projects meet established quality standards, building codes, safety requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Oversee material procurement, equipment coordination, and critical project milestones.
• Establish accountability across project teams while ensuring schedules, budgets, and deliverables remain on track.
• Oversee punch lists, commissioning coordination, owner training, and final project turnover.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, project profitability, and overall project delivery.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in commercial construction project management, with demonstrated experience at the Senior Project Manager level.
• Proven track record managing large-scale ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects or managing projects with significant budgets and complexity.
• Strong understanding of construction operations, scheduling, budgeting, cost controls, and subcontractor management.
• Demonstrated experience managing project financials, forecasting, change orders, and overall profitability.
• Ability to lead, develop, and mentor project management teams.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, project delivery methods, and risk management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accountability for project performance.
• Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Experience

• Ground-up K-12 construction experience, including elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and educational facilities.
• Experience managing projects for school districts and public-sector clients.
• Familiarity with school construction requirements, occupied-campus logistics, phasing, and safety considerations.
• Experience managing large-scale commercial projects such as healthcare, municipal, higher education, office buildings, and institutional facilities.
• Experience with design-build and hard-bid construction delivery methods.
• Established relationships with subcontractors, vendors, architects, owners, and other industry partners.
• Experience overseeing projects from preconstruction through successful completion and turnover.

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a seasoned construction leader who can take ownership of complex commercial projects, provide strategic direction to project teams, and drive successful project outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in ground-up construction, strong financial and operational management skills, and the ability to build lasting client relationships while developing and mentoring the next generation of construction professionals.

K-12 education construction experience is a significant advantage, particularly for candidates who have successfully delivered large-scale school projects for public-sector clients.