Senior Construction Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – Indianapolis

A well-established general contractor in Indianapolis is looking to add an experienced Senior Project Manager to their team. This is an opportunity for a proven construction professional who can take ownership of projects from preconstruction through closeout and serve as a key point of contact for clients, architects, subcontractors, and internal leadership.

The ideal candidate has a strong commercial construction background and experience managing healthcare, education, institutional, or other complex commercial projects .

About the Role

The Senior Project Manager will oversee projects from preconstruction through completion, managing budgets, schedules, contracts, client relationships, and the overall project team.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who can independently run work, anticipate issues, and keep projects moving while maintaining strong relationships with clients and trade partners.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Own project budgets, schedules, contracts, and overall financial performance
• Manage and mentor Project Managers, APMs, and project support staff
• Work closely with Superintendents to coordinate day-to-day project execution
• Lead owner, architect, subcontractor, and project team meetings
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation
• Develop and maintain project schedules and identify potential delays
• Review plans, specifications, scopes, and contracts
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, and vendors
• Identify and resolve project issues before they impact cost or schedule
• Participate in preconstruction, estimating, and business development efforts as needed

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of commercial construction experience
• Proven experience as a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager
• Experience independently managing projects from start to finish
• Strong background in commercial, healthcare, education, or institutional construction
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, and subcontractors
• Strong understanding of construction documents and project controls
• Excellent communication and client-management skills
• Ability to lead and mentor junior project team members
• Procore or similar construction management software experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred

Why Consider the Opportunity?

• Established Indianapolis general contractor with a strong local presence
• Strong pipeline of commercial construction work
• Opportunity to run projects and take ownership of the work
• Exposure to complex healthcare, education, institutional, and commercial projects
• Collaborative environment between Project Management and Field Operations
• Long-term career growth and leadership opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Stable company with a strong reputation in the Indianapolis market

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Position: Senior Project Manager

Experience: 8+ years in commercial construction

Project Types: Commercial, Healthcare, Education & Institutional