Commercial Construction Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Senior Commercial Construction Project Manager

Position Overview

A well-established and growing commercial construction company is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional looking for career growth, a strong project pipeline, and exposure to a diverse portfolio of commercial projects .

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final completion.
  
  
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, contracts, and overall financial performance.
  
  
• Develop project execution strategies and ensure successful project delivery.
  
  
• Manage owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams.
  
  
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and project documents.
  
  
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project closeout.
  
  
• Monitor project costs, forecasting, schedules, quality, and risk.
  
  
• Lead project meetings and maintain strong client relationships.
  
  
• Mentor and provide leadership to Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and project staff.
  
  
• Identify and resolve issues affecting project cost, schedule, quality, or client satisfaction.
  
  
• Work closely with field leadership to ensure projects are executed efficiently and safely.
  
  
• Assist with preconstruction, estimating, business development, and client development activities.
  
  
• Provide regular project updates and financial reporting to company leadership.
  
  

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial construction project management experience preferred.
  
  
• Proven experience successfully managing complex commercial construction projects.
  
  
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, budgeting, and cost control.
  
  
• Experience leading project teams and managing subcontractors and vendors.
  
  
• Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  
  
• Strong client relationship and business development abilities.
  
  
• Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office.
  
  
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred but not required.
  
  

Project Experience

Experience with one or more of the following is preferred:

• Office / Corporate
  
  
• Healthcare
  
  
• Retail
  
  
• Hospitality
  
  
• Industrial
  
  
• Multifamily
  
  
• Education
  
  
• Government
  
  
• Ground-Up Construction
  
  
• Renovation / Tenant Improvement
  
  
• Design-Build
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
  
  
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
  
  
• Comprehensive benefits package
  
  
• 401(k) / retirement plan
  
  
• Paid time off and holidays
  
  
• Vehicle or vehicle allowance, where applicable
  
  
• Career advancement opportunities
  
  
• Strong project backlog
  
  
• Diverse commercial project portfolio
  
  

Ideal Candidate: A seasoned construction leader who can independently manage complex projects, develop strong client relationships, mentor project teams, and consistently deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.