Senior Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Senior Project Manager – Indianapolis

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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.

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

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About the Role

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

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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.

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What You’ll Be Doing

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

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

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

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Position: Senior Project Manager

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Experience: 8+ years in commercial construction

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Project Types: Commercial, Healthcare, Education & Institutional