Job Description
Senior Project Manager – Commercial & Industrial Construction
Location: United States
Base Salary: $150,000 - $160,000 + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
Our client is a leading general contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering complex commercial and industrial construction projects across the United States. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of large-scale projects while managing high-performing project teams.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished construction professional looking to join a company known for technical excellence, career progression, and a collaborative culture.
The Role
As the Senior Project Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the administrative, commercial, and technical management of major construction projects from pre-construction through to completion. Acting as the primary point of contact, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of project delivery from award through closeout.
- Manage contract administration, procurement, change orders, RFIs, submittals, scheduling, and project documentation.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of project contracts and contractual obligations.
- Secure all required permits and verify subcontractor insurance and compliance requirements.
- Plan, schedule, and chair project coordination meetings with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
- Lead, mentor, and develop project management staff and field teams.
- Prepare and present regular project status reports to senior leadership.
- Monitor project performance, identifying risks and implementing solutions to keep projects on track.
- Oversee project financial performance, budgets, forecasting, and cost control.
- Manage project closeout activities and ensure successful handover.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors.
- Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, presentations, and client meetings where required.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
- 5-9+ years of experience managing commercial and industrial construction projects for a general contractor.
- Proven experience delivering projects from pre-construction through completion.
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts, scheduling, procurement, and commercial management.
- Excellent leadership skills with previous experience managing and developing project teams.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a strong commitment to delivering successful project outcomes.
- LEED accreditation or additional industry certifications would be considered an advantage but are not essential.
What's on Offer
- Base salary of $150,000-$160,000
- Performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Long-term career progression with a highly respected general contractor
- Opportunity to lead complex, high-profile commercial and industrial construction projects
- Collaborative, team-oriented working environment
- Strong pipeline of secured work providing long-term career stability
If you're an experienced Senior Project Manager looking to take the next step in your career with a market-leading general contractor, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.