Senior Project Manager (Contract)

Join a respected and growing employee-owned construction business with a strong presence throughout New England. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Salary: $160,000 - $185,000 per year A bit about us: Our client is a leading employee-owned construction, development, and design-build organization serving clients throughout the Northeast. This company partners with private and public-sector organizations to deliver complex commercial, industrial, multifamily, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, and institutional projects. With an integrated approach that combines preconstruction, project management, construction execution, and client service, this company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality projects while fostering long-term relationships with clients, trade partners, and employees. The organization emphasizes collaboration, innovation, safety, and continuous improvement, creating an environment where construction professionals can make a meaningful impact on projects and communities alike. Lead complex, high-profile projects from preconstruction through closeout. Enjoy significant autonomy, visibility, and influence in project and business decisions. Contribute to projects that shape communities across commercial, industrial, hospitality, healthcare, multifamily, and mixed-use sectors. Opportunity to mentor and develop the next generation of project management talent. Job Details Position Summary The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, execution, financial performance, and successful delivery of one or more construction projects. This individual serves as a key client-facing leader, overseeing project teams and ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership throughout all phases of construction, from preconstruction planning through project closeout. Manage project budgets, schedules, forecasting, cost controls, and contract administration. Lead client interactions and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors. Oversee project teams including Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and field leadership. Conduct project reviews and ensure financial targets and operational objectives are achieved. Review and negotiate subcontractor buyouts, change orders, and procurement strategies. Collaborate with preconstruction teams during estimating, value engineering, and project planning efforts. Identify and mitigate project risks while implementing effective problem-solving strategies. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company standards, and quality control requirements. Support business development efforts by participating in client presentations, relationship-building activities, and strategic pursuits. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred. 8+ years of commercial construction project management experience. Proven experience managing projects valued at $20M+. Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, scheduling, budgeting, contract administration, and risk management. Experience leading complex projects in sectors such as commercial, industrial, healthcare, hospitality, multifamily, manufacturing, or institutional construction. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and maintain strong client relationships. Strong proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to travel to project sites as required throughout New Hampshire and the surrounding region. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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