Senior Project Manager - Municipal Construction

Location: Charlotte, NC. Must reside in Charlotte or open to relocate to Charlotte. Projects will be in a 100-200 mile radius of Charlotte. Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a growing construction team focused on large-scale municipal and educational projects throughout the Charlotte region. This individual will serve as a key partner to the Director of Construction, leading projects from preconstruction through closeout while managing schedules, budgets, subcontractors, client relationships, and overall project execution. Current projects include a major jail and courthouse development, with future municipal and educational projects located within approximately a 100-mile radius of Charlotte. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional with strong General Contractor (GC) experience managing large public-sector projects and who is comfortable with regular project-site travel. Key Responsibilities Lead municipal and educational construction projects from assignment through completion. Assist with responses to RFPs, conceptual estimating, scheduling, and proposal preparation. Participate in design reviews and provide constructability, scope, and cost feedback. Prepare detailed estimates, cost codes, budgets, and project cost-control systems. Manage bid packages, subcontractor procurement, bid evaluations, and contract awards. Develop and maintain project schedules in collaboration with superintendents and subcontractors. Conduct jobsite meetings and monitor schedule performance. Oversee project financials, including labor reports, cost reports, forecasting, invoicing, and collections. Manage owner communications, progress meetings, change orders, and project reporting. Coordinate permitting, inspections, and regulatory requirements. Review subcontractor performance, payment applications, insurance compliance, and contract administration. Ensure project quality, safety, and compliance with contract requirements. Mentor project staff and support team development. Manage project closeout, punch list activities, and warranty work. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience will be considered. Minimum 5 years of construction project management experience; 8–10+ years strongly preferred. Direct General Contractor (GC) experience managing large municipal construction projects. Experience with municipal and public-sector projects such as: Jails Courthouses K-12 Schools Universities and Higher Education Facilities Experience managing projects valued at approximately $90M–$100M or larger. Strong knowledge of estimating, scheduling, budgeting, cost control, procurement, and construction operations. Excellent leadership, communication, and client management skills. Strong understanding of construction safety and quality standards. Preferred Qualifications Extensive experience leading educational and municipal projects throughout all phases of construction. Proven success managing multiple stakeholders, subcontractors, and project teams on complex public projects. Experience working on projects funded through public procurement and government contracting processes. Travel Requirements Travel is expected approximately 2–3 weeks per month to active project sites. Typically, one week per month may be spent working remotely or from the Charlotte office. Candidates must be comfortable with ongoing travel requirements throughout the duration of projects. Location Requirements Charlotte-area candidates are strongly preferred. Candidates outside the region must be willing to relocate to Charlotte for the long-term. Select candidates from nearby markets may be considered if they are committed to regular travel and maintaining Charlotte as their primary project hub. Direct General Contractor project management experience is required. Owner's Representative experience alone is generally not sufficient, as the role requires full GC responsibility for project execution, subcontractor management, budgeting, scheduling, and field operations. Candidates with partial municipal project experience may be considered if they have substantial exposure to large public-sector construction projects within a GC environment. Why Join Us? Join a team delivering impactful public-sector projects that serve communities across the region. You'll have the opportunity to lead high-profile municipal and educational developments while working closely with executive leadership and playing a critical role in the continued growth of the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr Search Partner Group, LLC