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Senior Construction Project Manager

Orion Placement
Lexington, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 9/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/28/2026

Pay: $115,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year


Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join a well-established, family-owned construction company with deep roots, long-term stability, and a strong reputation in the Kentucky market.
  • Take on a senior leadership role with real visibility, client interaction, and influence over major commercial construction projects.
  • Work with a team that values trust, teamwork, quality, and long-term relationships.
  • Be part of a company that offers strong benefits, career growth, and a culture where people tend to stay and grow.
  • Step into a role where your leadership will directly impact project success, client satisfaction, and future business opportunities.


Location: This role is based on-site in Lexington, Kentucky, giving you the chance to lead projects and build strong in-person relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams in a growing market.


Note: Candidates must have senior-level construction project management experience with a general contractor and must be comfortable leading projects, budgets, schedules, client relationships, and field coordination in an on-site environment.


About Us

We are a long-standing construction company known for quality work, strong client relationships, and a team-first culture. We take pride in delivering complex projects on time, on budget, and at a high level, while creating an environment where our people can grow and succeed. Confidential Employer.


Job Description

  • Lead the overall planning, execution, and successful delivery of construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong relationships throughout the life of each project
  • Oversee project budgets, cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting
  • Drive schedules and keep projects moving by coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams
  • Provide leadership, direction, and support to project teams and subordinate managers
  • Ensure projects are built in accordance with contract documents, design intent, quality expectations, and company standards
  • Enforce company policies, project procedures, and safety expectations on a daily basis
  • Support preconstruction efforts, review new opportunities, and help establish project estimates
  • Monitor subcontractor performance and maintain strong coordination across all phases of the work
  • Oversee self-performed operations where applicable
  • Help strengthen existing client relationships and contribute to new business development opportunities
  • Represent the company professionally in the field and in the marketplace


Qualifications

  • 8 years of construction project management experience, ideally with progression into senior project leadership
  • Experience working for a general contractor
  • Strong background managing commercial construction projects
  • Proven experience with budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and client management
  • Ability to lead multiple stakeholders and keep projects aligned from start to finish
  • Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable working on-site in the Lexington area
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is required


Why You Will Love Working Here

  • Family-oriented, team-driven culture
  • Strong company stability and long-term reputation
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), and paid time off
  • Opportunity to make a visible impact in a senior leadership seat
  • Growth-oriented environment with the chance to help shape important projects and client relationships
  • A company that values trust, professionalism, and doing things the right way


JPC-835

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:


  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance


Salary : $115,000 - $140,000

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