Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: On Site - Charlotte, North Carolina

Salary: $115,000-$175,000 DOE

Skills: commercial, retail, K-12, healthcare, office space, industrial

About the Construction Company / The Opportunity:

Join a well-established construction contractor investing in its growth across Charlotte and the wider Carolinas. As Senior Project Manager, you will take ownership of complex ground-up commercial projects from preconstruction through closeout, with the autonomy and executive support to deliver successful outcomes. This opportunity offers a clear path toward an Operations Executive role, alongside the chance to mentor and develop the next generation of project leaders.

Responsibilities:

• Lead ground-up commercial construction projects valued at $20 million to $50 million or more from preconstruction through closeout.
• Oversee project buyout, cost control, scheduling, quality, and overall execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, owners, architects, and engineers.
• Manage subcontractors and project teams to meet project requirements and resolve challenges.
• Provide financial oversight and keep projects aligned with budget and schedule expectations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and project teams to support continued growth in the Charlotte market.

Must-Have Skills:

• Experience leading ground-up commercial projects valued at $20 million to $50 million or more.
• Project experience in sectors such as K-12 or higher education, healthcare, municipal, office or commercial, or industrial construction.
• End-to-end project lifecycle expertise, including preconstruction, buyout, cost control, scheduling, subcontractor management, and closeout.
• Experience managing owner and architect/engineer relationships and serving as a client liaison.
• Proven leadership skills, including financial oversight, large-team management, and mentoring project professionals.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Project or P6.
• Based in the Charlotte area and willing to work on-site at project locations and in the office.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience across multiple commercial sectors, including retail, K-12, healthcare, office space, and industrial projects.
• Readiness to step up from a commercial Project Manager role into senior project leadership.
• Interest in progressing into an Operations Executive role and contributing to the development of future leaders.