Commercial Construction Senior Project Manager

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee large-scale, complex, and high‑visibility projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.


• Serve as the strategic project lead, shaping project direction, alignment, and execution in collaboration with executive leadership.


• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, budgets, procurement strategies, and resource models for multiple concurrent projects.


• Direct and mentor project teams, including internal staff, junior project managers, and external stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and high performance.


• Coordinate and negotiate with senior-level internal stakeholders and third‑party vendors to allocate resources and optimize project outcomes.


• Drive advanced change management, managing and approving modifications to scope, schedule, and budget using formal project controls.


• Evaluate and report on project performance using advanced tools, dashboards, and KPIs; provide executive-ready updates, escalations, and recommendations.


• Conduct deep‑dive risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively resolve issues that could impact project success.


• Build, strengthen, and manage long‑term relationships with clients, vendors, and strategic partners.


• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of all project documentation, including executive summaries, financial updates, and compliance materials.


• Lead client meetings, gather requirements, provide consultative guidance, and ensure project alignment with business objectives.


• Guide the delegation of tasks and responsibilities based on team members’ experience, strengths, and professional development goals.


• Monitor and track project performance to evaluate successful completion of short‑term objectives and long‑term strategic goals.


• Act as a thought leader by promoting continuous improvement, developing best practices, and advancing project delivery methodologies across the organization.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in project management, including leadership of complex or multi‑phase projects.


• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with senior leadership, clients, and cross‑functional teams.


• Exceptional written, verbal, and executive‑level communication skills.


• Highly developed organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.


• Proven expertise in managing budgets, schedules, procurement, and risk at a senior level.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant project management software.


• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience; advanced degree preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing large-scale, multi‑disciplinary projects.


• Strong mastery of formal project management methodologies (PMP, Agile, Lean, etc.).


• Experience overseeing multiple project managers or leading project teams across multiple sites.


• Proficiency with project management tools (Microsoft Suite, Primavera P6, Oracle, AutoCAD, BlueBeam, or similar).


• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred.