Senior Project Manager

Job-ID: 416126Sector: Technology and ITLocation: Phoenix, AZContract: PermanentPosted: 2026-10-28Deadline: 0001-01-01Job Title: Senior Project Manager – Commercial Interiors & Laboratory ConstructionLocation: Phoenix, AZBase Salary: $150,500–$190,500 annually, depending on experienceAbout the OpportunityOur client is an established, 100% employee-owned general contractor specializing in commercial interior construction, tenant improvements, and complex renovation projects. The company is expanding its presence in the Phoenix market and is seeking an experienced, Senior Project Manager to help develop client relationships, generate new business, and lead commercial construction projects from concept through completion.This is an opportunity for a construction professional who enjoys taking ownership of their projects, building strong industry relationships, and leading high performing teams. The ideal candidate combines technical construction expertise with a business development mindset and a proven ability to deliver profitable projects.What's in it for you?Direct your own projectsOur Sr. Project Managers sell, estimate, schedule, manage and oversee all aspects of their own construction projects. If you thrive in an entrepreneurial environment where your earning potential is directly tied to your profitability on projects, this role is for you.Lead a dynamic teamYou will be responsible for building and mentoring your team of Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Coordinators.Build industry relationshipsYou will establish your own book of business while forging relationships with clients, architects, construction managers, brokers, property managers and subcontractors. You will attend client presentations, networking events, and industry functions as a representative of the company.What will you be doing?Our client's Sr. Project Managers oversee complex commercial construction projects. In this role, you will head a team of talented construction professionals to turn your client's vision into reality. A successful Project Manager will use their experience and leadership to drive a project to completion—safely and efficiently.Our teams use a variety of tools, such as ProCore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft platforms to keep them on the cutting edge of construction management. Additionally, as a Project Manager, you will interact with professionals from all levels of the industry and, most importantly, clients.As a Sr. Project Manager, you will serve in the following areas:Prepare bids, budgets and respond to formal RFPs.Participate in interviews to secure new work.Lead pricing, value engineering, site selection investigations and building assessments.Develop site logistics plans.Create detailed project schedules in conjunction with superintendents.Serve as the client point of contact.Establish and maintain client, subcontractor, and industry relationships.Oversee procurement, cost, and change management during projects.Lead weekly project meetings with clients and subcontractors.Manage punch lists and oversee project closeout.Manage all aspects of project accounting, financial projections and reporting, and AR collections.Desired Traits7–10 years of construction experience including supervising/managing project superintendents and project staff.Demonstrated experience in any type of laboratory space renovation including chemistry, biology, vivarium, cGMP manufacturing, electronic labs and clean rooms preferred.Experience managing medium to large, complex and/or multiple jobs at one time.Graduation from an accredited four-year college with major coursework in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.LEED accreditation preferred.Development of client relationships, sales/business development for new opportunities.Mentor colleagues and participate in annual staff reviews.Proficient in Microsoft Project, Procore, Timberline, BlueBeam and PlanGrid.Strong project estimating and scheduling skills.Excellent written and oral communicator.Perks and BenefitsEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Competitive Medical Insurance plan options including an HSA plan with Company deductible contributions.Dental InsuranceVision Insurance401K Plan MatchingUnlimited PTOLife InsuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Gym reimbursement programAbility to enroll in various voluntary benefits (Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Assistance and more).