Senior Construction Project Manager

Your opportunity

At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.

Key project liaison with internal and external resources which include Design, Portfolio, Telecommunications, Security, Real Estate, Property Management, etc. to ensure the timely, cost effective, and efficient success of Branch and Corporate projects.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and implement strategies to ensure the successful and timely execution of all assigned projects
• Establish and implement overall project plan objectives, master project schedule, and financials, including project budget and work with the customer to ensure satisfactory delivery of the project
• Identify and source market resources for procurement of appropriate goods and services
• Identify inefficiencies in processes and make adjustments to improve upon such
• Source, vet, and select vendors and manage vendor activity and performance to ensure compliance with the overall objectives of the projects (project objectives, costs, standards, and schedules)
• Establish and manage the estimates, expenditure commitments of the project and monitor costs to ensure compliance with the approved budget
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, audit, safety, and environmental issues
• Travel 35%
  
  

Management responsibilities include but not entirely limited to: Internal and external team collaboration, LL work letter review, RFPs, bid walks, bid leveling, contract execution, issuing purchase orders, process and approve invoices, collection of lien waivers, change order review against contract buy out, quality control, closeout documentation, and financial reconciliation.

We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site four days per week in the specified locations.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.

What you have

To ensure that we fulfill our promise of “challenging the status quo,” this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have.

Required Qualifications

• BA / BS in Architecture, Construction, or Engineering or equivalent experience
• 10 years of experience managing multiple projects, including experience in design, construction, or engineering
• Practical knowledge and experience in at least one of these disciplines: design, construction or engineering
• Broad knowledge and understanding of other real estate disciplines, including building systems, space planning, property management, etc.
• Strong project management skills, with emphasis on scheduling, budgeting, and prioritizing
• Sound business knowledge to effectively interface with Schwab businesses and outside agencies
• Thorough working knowledge and ownership of the financial budget of a project
• Knowledge of real estate law, regulations, and building codes
• Evident relationship management skills
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Able to travel about 35%
  
  

What’s in it for you

At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
• Paid parental leave and family building benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance