Sr. Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Senior Commercial Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing complex commercial projects from initiation through completion while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to client expectations. In addition to managing a portfolio of projects, this role serves as a leader and mentor to Project Managers, providing guidance, oversight, and support to drive consistency, performance, and project success across the team. The Senior Commercial Project Manager collaborates closely with clients, internal stakeholders, leadership, and field teams to achieve business objectives while maintaining strong customer relationships and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple commercial projects simultaneously, overseeing planning, scheduling, budgeting, execution, and closeout activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop project plans, establish milestones, and monitor progress to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage project financials, including budgets, forecasts, cost controls, change orders, and profitability.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize schedule delays and budget impacts.
• Review contracts, project documentation, and scope requirements to ensure compliance and successful execution.
• Conduct regular project status meetings with clients and internal teams, providing updates on progress, issues, and resolutions.
• Oversee quality assurance and ensure projects meet company, client, and regulatory standards.
• Mentor, coach, and support Project Managers by providing technical expertise, project leadership, and professional development guidance.
• Assist in assigning project resources and balancing workloads across the project management team.
• Monitor project manager performance, offering feedback, training, and recommendations for improvement.
• Establish and promote best practices, standardized processes, and project management disciplines across the team.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop strategies that improve project delivery, client satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
• Support business development efforts by participating in client meetings, project pursuits, proposals, and contract negotiations.
• Prepare and present project and portfolio reports to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• 8+ years of commercial project management experience, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring, or supervising Project Managers and project teams.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, scheduling methodologies, budgeting, cost control, and risk management.
• Experience managing client relationships and negotiating project-related issues.
• Proficiency with project management software, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• PMP certification or industry-specific certifications preferred.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and Team Development
• Strategic Planning and Execution
• Financial and Business Acumen
• Client Relationship Management
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Project Planning and Scheduling
• Decision-Making and Accountability