Senior Project Manager - Construction

Talascend is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager for a contract to hire opportunity with our client in Greensboro, North Carolina . This position works 3 days on an active site, 2 days remote.


Overview


As a Senior Project Manager specializing in industrial construction, you will lead complex projects on active construction sites, delivering exceptional results for our clients through hands-on management and strategic oversight. Your field experience, safety-first mindset, and ability to communicate effectively across all levels will be critical to project success.


Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of industrial construction projects from planning through closeout, with regular presence on active job sites to oversee execution and address real-time challenges.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and client stakeholders to maintain project momentum while ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Manage budgets, schedules, quality control, and proactively solve problems in a dynamic environment of live construction operations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, translating their business objectives into successful project outcomes while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential
• Minimum 7 years of hands-on project management experience in industrial construction environments
• Demonstrated experience working on active construction sites (not office/remote-only experience)
• Deep understanding of industrial construction processes, sequencing, and site logistics
• Proven track record managing complex industrial projects from inception through completion
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with all stakeholders-from field crews to C-suite executives
• Exceptional attention to detail in documentation, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control
• Thorough knowledge of construction safety standards (OSHA) with commitment to maintaining zero-incident job sites
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities
• Strong problem-solving abilities and sound judgment in high-pressure, fast-paced site conditions

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• OSHA 30-Hour certification or equivalent safety credentials
• Experience with lean construction methodologies
• Proficiency in project management software (Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, Bluebeam)
• Background in warehouse, distribution center, manufacturing, or logistics facility construction
• Experience managing design-build or fast-track industrial projects

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.


Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.