Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Project Manager

Location: Greensboro, NC
Compensation : $135,000 - $150,000
Reports to : Director of Construction
Type: Full-time | Senior Leadership | Succession-Track Opportunity
Sector: Construction Management & General Contracting

About The Company

Our client is a well-established construction management and general contracting firm with a reputation built on integrity, strong client relationships, and meaningful community involvement.

The organization has developed particular expertise in K–12 construction management, overseeing more than $700 million in projects for local school districts. Its success has been driven by a collaborative culture where people are trusted to take ownership, develop professionally, and build lasting relationships with clients and their communities.

The leadership team places a strong emphasis on mentorship, respect, continuing education, and empowering employees to grow into larger roles.

The Opportunity

This is more than a senior construction management position. It is an opportunity for an experienced construction professional to develop into a future leader of the organization.

Joining in a successor-in-training capacity, you'll work closely with established executive leadership while taking increasing ownership of strategic planning, financial performance, team leadership, client relationships, and the successful delivery of major construction programs.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead and oversee complex, multimillion-dollar construction programs

• Manage projects across the full lifecycle, from planning through completion

• Develop and mentor construction management professionals

• Build trusted relationships with school districts, owners, contractors, and other stakeholders

• Gain direct exposure to the strategic and financial responsibilities of running a construction management organization

• Prepare for progressively greater executive leadership responsibility

For a proven construction leader who wants the next stage of their career to include organizational leadership—not simply managing larger projects—this is a compelling opportunity.

What You'll Do

Construction & Program Leadership

• Provide leadership and oversight across multiple construction projects and programs

• Guide projects from preconstruction and planning through execution, closeout, and turnover

• Maintain accountability for schedule, budget, quality, safety, and client expectations

• Identify project risks early and drive practical solutions before they affect delivery

• Support teams managing complex institutional and K–12 construction environments

Financial & Strategic Oversight

• Provide financial oversight for multimillion-dollar project portfolios

• Monitor budgets, forecasts, project performance, and overall financial health

• Participate in strategic planning alongside senior leadership

• Help develop scalable processes and operating practices that support the organization's long-term growth

• Balance project-level execution with broader business priorities

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop construction management professionals

• Establish clear expectations and accountability while maintaining a collaborative leadership style

• Help team members strengthen their technical, operational, and leadership capabilities

• Promote a culture of ownership, respect, continuous improvement, and professional development

Client Relationship Management

• Build trusted, long-term relationships with owners and key project stakeholders

• Serve as a senior point of contact on important programs and client engagements

• Understand client priorities and ensure project teams consistently deliver against them

• Protect and strengthen the organization's reputation for integrity, responsiveness, and quality

Executive Leadership Development

• Work closely with seasoned executive leadership to understand the broader operation of the business

• Develop deeper capabilities in strategic planning, financial management, people leadership, and client development

• Assume increasing responsibility as you demonstrate readiness

• Prepare to play a significant role in the organization's next generation of leadership

You'd Be a Great Fit If You Have

• 7+ years of construction management or closely related industry experience

• Demonstrated expertise overseeing construction projects and teams

• Experience managing significant project budgets, schedules, and stakeholder relationships

• Exposure to Procore or comparable construction management platforms

• Working knowledge of scheduling software such as Primavera P6

• A BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving capabilities

• The ability to move comfortably between detailed project execution and higher-level business decisions

• A collaborative leadership style and genuine interest in developing others

• The ambition and capability to grow into broader organizational leadership

Bonus Points For

• Experience managing K–12, education, municipal, or other institutional construction projects

• Experience working directly with school districts or public-sector owners

• Responsibility for multiple simultaneous projects or large construction programs

• Financial or operational leadership beyond individual project management

• Experience mentoring project managers, construction managers, or other emerging leaders

• A track record of developing lasting owner and client relationships

Why Join

This role offers something increasingly difficult to find in construction: a defined opportunity to grow from accomplished project leader into organizational leader.

You'll join a firm with an established reputation and significant project history while working directly with experienced leadership committed to mentorship and succession development.

The company also offers:

• Comprehensive health insurance with individual and family coverage available at no employee cost

• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions

• Financial support for relevant certifications, coursework, and continuing education

• A flexible environment that values work-life balance

• Opportunities for meaningful community involvement

• A collaborative culture centered on respect, mentorship, and professional growth

Ready to Build the Next Stage of Your Career?

If you've built a strong foundation leading construction projects and are ready to expand your impact into people, strategy, financial performance, client leadership, and ultimately the direction of an organization, this role provides the runway to do it.

This isn't simply an opportunity to manage the next project. It's an opportunity to help lead what comes next.

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