Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Job Description

This full-time, on-site Senior Project Manager role supports a large-scale resort development project and focuses on leading complex commercial and hospitality construction initiatives from conception through execution. You will provide strategic guidance during early project stages, drive detailed planning, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget. The position reports into the broader Project Management team and is part of a long-term, ongoing project currently in the design phase.

Responsibilities

• Advise at a strategic level during the project conception stage, presenting different approaches to achieve the client’s objectives.
• Review drawing packages and develop realistic timelines, milestones, and deliverables for each phase of the project.
• Interface regularly with engineers, architects, designers, stakeholders, and internal team members throughout all project stages to maintain alignment and resolve issues.
• Interpret, review, and redline all drawings related to construction, schematic design, and interior design packages to ensure accuracy and constructability.
• Apply performance management techniques to monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Manage the change control process effectively, including documenting changes, assessing impacts, and securing approvals.
• Facilitate the flow of project information between the project team and ownership through structured meetings, reports, and written communications.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards by implementing and overseeing appropriate quality control measures.
• Establish effective project governance, processes, and systems that support consistent and efficient project execution.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within internal systems and procedures and lead implementation efforts.
• Promote awareness of quality, safety, health, and environmental requirements among all relevant team members.
• Manage budgets and project timelines, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and financial targets are met.
• Oversee multiple stakeholders and work stream managers, coordinating efforts to keep all aspects of the project aligned and progressing.
• Maintain a strong client-facing presence, building trust through clear communication, responsiveness, and dependable delivery.

• 5–10 years of experience as a Project Manager within the commercial construction space.
• Proven experience in construction management, particularly within the hospitality industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading hotel and hospitality construction projects, including interiors and tenant improvements.
• Background in commercial and hospitality construction, including high-rise projects.
• Strong construction management experience with a focus on safety and adherence to construction regulations and safety protocols.
• Ability to understand, read, and redline blueprints and construction documents, including schematic and interior design packages.
• Proficiency in managing budgets and project timelines for large, complex construction projects.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and work stream managers effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven success in client-facing roles with high levels of effectiveness and professionalism.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide cross-functional teams and drive accountability.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent tasks.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective coordination with owners, design teams, and field personnel.
• Solid knowledge of construction regulations, codes, and safety protocols relevant to commercial and hospitality projects.

• Experience working on resort or large-scale hospitality developments.
• Familiarity with tenant improvement and interior build-out projects.
• Ability to establish and refine project governance frameworks, processes, and systems.
• Track record of identifying and implementing process improvements in project management workflows.
• Comfort working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment with engineers, architects, designers, and field teams.

This role is fully on-site at a large resort project located in Glendale, Arizona, adjacent to a major sports stadium. The schedule typically runs Monday through Friday with every other Saturday, featuring early start times around 5:00–6:00 a.m. and 10-hour workdays to support field and site activity. You will operate in an active construction environment, collaborating closely with field teams, design professionals, and ownership representatives. The position includes the use of modern tools and technology, with a vehicle allowance of $750 per month and a company-provided phone, laptop, and iPad to support field and office work. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan that is 100% vested, eligibility for discretionary profit-sharing contributions subject to a vesting schedule, as well as paid time off and sick leave. The culture emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, providing a structured yet dynamic environment for experienced construction professionals.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Glendale, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $160000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Glendale,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

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