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Senior Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Wharton-Smith, Inc.
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
Wharton-Smith, Inc is currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with Commercial background for the Charlotte, NC area. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing every stage of the construction process, from scope development to project closeout. They will ensure on-time and on-budget project execution while prioritizing quality and safety.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Ability to successfully manage large scale projects and/or multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Build strong relationships with clients/owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors. Ensure they will want to renew the construction experience with Wharton-Smith (Doer/Seller Model).
  • Maintain a positive image of the company with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and team members.
  • Set up and maintain project cost accounting.
  • Develop and maintain job schedule for the project.
  • Implement and manage project assignments for personnel.
  • Partner with Preconstruction Services regarding value engineering/constructability, soliciting bidders, estimating assistance, and generating proposals.
  • Develop a Schedule of Values and generate monthly payment applications.
  • Negotiate major subcontractor agreements and equipment/material purchase orders.
  • Assist with subcontractor and owner contract term modifications/riders.
  • Facilitate subcontractor and owner coordination/progress meeting and document meeting minutes.
  • Review and approve subcontractor pay applications and vendor invoices.
  • Track and evaluate subcontractor change management.
  • Monitor the submittal, shop drawing, and purchase order process to insure accurate and timely delivery of equipment and materials.
  • Manage execution of contracts, bonds, insurance certificates, contract compliance, and warranties.
  • Monitor budgets, schedules, cost reports and job progress and review with Superintendent on a weekly basis.
  • Visit jobsites on a regular basis to review effectiveness of site supervision, job progress, production planning boards, quality of work and safety on the job.
  • Manage change orders, extra work orders, disputed claims, with owner and owner’s representatives to a successful conclusion.
  • Resolve major disputes with vendors and subcontractors.
  • Manage startup and commissioning of facility, where applicable.
  • Provide owner training to the end user and turn-over contract close-out deliverables.
  • Review and report project financial information, performance and any major conflicts to be resolved with Division Manager.

Team Management And Development

  • Assist the Superintendent with all tasks related to the job startup and mobilization and ensure clear delineation of managerial and administrative responsibilities within the project team.
  • Work with the Communication and Marketing Department to develop effective presentations and project specific write-ups for qualification packages.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with all departments and key functions.
  • Able to maintain morale within a group and foster an environment of strong team spirit.
  • Coach and mentor team members at varying levels and career stages to maximize everyone’s growth and potential.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant degree.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Developing leader and team player with five plus years of experience in engineering, construction, or related field.
  • Proven success in the completion of multimillion-dollar projects.

Technical Skills

  • Computer-based CPM Scheduling Programs
  • Construction Management Software

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings. (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc).

Our recruiting process is centralized and is handled by our HR Department. If we are sent unsolicited resumes from recruiters, we will not pay any recruiting fees. Unsolicited resumes are any resumes sent to us by a recruiter who has not been pre-approved by HR, has not signed our contract, and has not been requested by our HR Department to search for a specific position.

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