Senior Project Manager

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (Sr. PM) to oversee all aspects of commercial construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. This role requires strong leadership, organization, and client-facing skills to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, communication, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and coordinate the project team including Assistant Project Managers (APMs), Superintendents, Estimating, Procurement, and Accounting.
• Conduct Start Strong / Finish Strong meetings to align goals, expectations, and lessons learned.
• Establish clear communication cadence (daily/weekly meetings) and maintain team morale.
• Identify high-risk activities (roofing, demolition, structural steel, etc.) and plan proactively with the Superintendent to mitigate risk.
• Promote and reinforce company culture, safety standards, and project excellence.

Client & Stakeholder Relations

• Serve as the primary client contact, building strong relationships through proactive communication and responsiveness (“TNT Rule: Today, Not Tomorrow”).
• Understand client expectations, pain points, and project goals; deliver value-added solutions and earn referrals or testimonials.
• Maintain positive relationships with design professionals, consultants, and AHJ (Authorities Having Jurisdiction) to ensure project alignment and compliance.
• Represent the company professionally in meetings, site visits, and correspondence.

Pre-Construction & Contract Management

• Review drawings, specifications, and contracts to confirm scope, deliverables, and risks.
• Coordinate permit applications, submittals, and required documentation.
• Prepare project budgets, manifests, and execution plans.
• Support estimating and procurement in subcontractor selection and scope definition.
• Participate in value engineering reviews to improve project efficiency and cost.

Scheduling & Execution

• Develop, monitor, and update project schedules using Primavera or MS Project.
• Coordinate milestones and long-lead items to maintain progress.
• Track progress with field supervision; adjust timelines as needed.
• Conduct regular site visits to evaluate quality, safety, and performance.
• Anticipate schedule changes and communicate impacts promptly to stakeholders.

Financial Oversight

• Manage overall project financial health — budgets, change orders, billing, and forecasting.
• Review and approve subcontractor and supplier invoices.
• Prepare AIA billings and client requisitions; ensure timely payments.
• Maintain logs for allowances, contingencies, buyouts, and VE savings.
• Always “fight for margin” while maintaining trust and transparency.

Subcontractor & Vendor Coordination

• Negotiate, issue, and manage subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Ensure full compliance with scope, schedule, and quality standards.
• Evaluate subcontractor performance and maintain accountability through documentation.
• Manage change orders, backcharges, and field coordination.
• Foster a collaborative, solution-oriented site culture.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain and update project documentation in Procore, Sage300, and other platforms.
• Track RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and change orders.
• Ensure all current drawings and specifications are distributed to the field.
• Oversee daily/weekly field reports, safety documentation, and punchlists.
• Lead closeout process including turnover binders, as-builts, and commissioning deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8–10 years minimum of experience in commercial construction project management.
• Proven success managing projects from $5M–$50M .
• Proficiency with Procore, Sage300, Bluebeam, MS Project/Primavera, and construction documentation.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of contracts, financial forecasting, and project scheduling.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and building lasting client relationships.