Senior Construction Project Manager

Senior Construction Project Manager

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Position Overview

Joseph Nicholas Construction, part of the Nicholas Family of Companies, is a full-service construction firm specializing in high-quality building and renovation projects. The company is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Project Manager to lead projects from pre-construction through closeout. This role is responsible for managing project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, client communication, and overall project execution to ensure successful delivery.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who thrives in fast-moving environments, communicates effectively with clients and project teams, and can confidently manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality, safety, and project momentum. Experience managing commercial construction projects is required; automotive dealership construction experience is a plus.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from mobilization through closeout, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with contract documents and building codes.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules while proactively identifying risks, delays, and recovery strategies.
• Lead Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings and maintain clear communication between clients, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and internal teams.
• Oversee project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure strong project performance.
• Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships, including buyout, procurement, change orders, invoicing, and submittals.
• Coordinate with field teams to monitor project progress, quality control, and safety compliance through regular site visits.
• Identify and resolve project issues related to scope, schedule, budget, and constructability.
• Maintain accurate and organized project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, punch lists, and closeout documents.
• Provide regular project updates and reporting to leadership and clients.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and safety-focused project environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred; equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
• 5+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects.
• Experience with automotive dealership construction is a plus, but not required.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, scheduling, budgeting, and project lifecycle management.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and client relationships across multiple active projects.
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Autodesk Build, Bluebeam, RedTeam, or MS Project.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and maintain project momentum in a deadline-driven environment.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through. xhyhwjd
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, clients, architects, engineers, and field personnel.