Senior Commercial Construction Project Manager

Date posted: July 20, 2026

Pay: From $125,000.00 per year

Job description:

Senior Commercial Construction Project Manager

Lexington, KY | Direct Hire | Full-Time

Build Landmark Projects. Lead High-Performing Teams.

Snelling Staffing is recruiting for a Senior Commercial Construction Project Manager to join one of Kentucky's premier commercial general contractors. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced construction leader who enjoys managing complex projects, building strong client relationships, and mentoring project teams.

If you're looking to join a stable, well-established company with an excellent reputation, a strong backlog of work, and opportunities for long-term career growth, we'd love to speak with you.

What You'll Do

As the Senior Project Manager, you'll provide leadership from preconstruction through project completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, forecasting, cost control, and overall financial performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Oversee project planning, subcontractor coordination, procurement, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Partner closely with Superintendents to ensure projects remain on schedule and meet quality and safety expectations.
• Review contracts and ensure compliance with project specifications and company standards.
• Identify and resolve project risks while maintaining strong client communication.
• Mentor Project Managers, Project Engineers, and support staff to develop high-performing teams.
• Assist with preconstruction planning, estimating, value engineering, and business development efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 10 years of commercial construction project management experience with a general contractor.
• Proven success managing large commercial construction projects from start to finish.
• Strong experience with project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and contract administration.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Experience with Procore, Sage/Timberline, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), or HH2 is preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Join one of Kentucky's most respected commercial construction companies.
• Work on challenging, high-profile commercial construction projects.
• Strong pipeline of upcoming work and long-term stability.
• Collaborative leadership team that values employee growth and development.
• Opportunity to mentor others and make a lasting impact on projects and people.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Performance bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Supportive team culture with long-term career growth

If you're an experienced commercial construction professional looking for your next leadership opportunity, apply today. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)