Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Project Manager – Commercial Construction

Location: South Shore / Greater Boston, Massachusetts

Compensation: Up to $160,000 base salary, plus bonus and benefits

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Opportunity

A well-established commercial general contractor serving the South Shore and Greater Boston area is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional who wants to take full ownership of projects while working within a collaborative, relationship-driven organization. The company maintains a strong pipeline of commercial work, longstanding client relationships, and an accessible leadership team.

The Senior Project Manager will oversee projects from preconstruction through final closeout, working closely with clients, architects, subcontractors, field leadership, and internal team members to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion and closeout

• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and cost reports

• Lead project kickoff meetings, progress meetings, and internal team meetings

• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel

• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, submittals, RFIs, and change orders

• Manage subcontractor bidding, selection, negotiation, and performance

• Monitor project costs, commitments, billings, and overall financial performance

• Identify potential project risks and implement solutions before they affect the schedule or budget

• Partner closely with superintendents to support field operations and maintain project momentum

• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, safety standards, and company procedures

• Maintain strong client relationships and help generate repeat business

• Mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and other developing team members

• Lead project closeout, including punch-list completion, documentation, and final financial reconciliation

Qualifications

• Approximately 8 or more years of commercial construction project management experience

• Experience working for a commercial general contractor or construction management firm

• Proven success managing projects from preconstruction through closeout

• Experience with commercial interiors, tenant improvements, renovations, retail, restaurant, office, or ground-up construction preferred

• Strong understanding of construction documents, contracts, scheduling, budgeting, and cost controls

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams

• Strong leadership, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency with construction management and scheduling software

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred; equivalent industry experience will also be considered

What the Company Offers

• Base salary up to $160,000 , based on experience

• Annual performance bonus

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Stable backlog of commercial projects

• Direct access to company leadership

• Meaningful autonomy and ownership over projects

• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment

• Long-term professional growth opportunities

• Opportunity to join a respected contractor with strong repeat-client relationships

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for a confidential conversation.