Senior Project Manager
Listed on 2026-08-17
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Construction
Regulatory Compliance Specialist -
Management
Project & Program Management, Contracts Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
The Senior Project Manager provides leadership and oversight for large-scale, complex construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role is responsible for project execution, financial performance, risk management, schedule adherence, team development, and overall operational success. The Senior Project Manager partners with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably while maintaining high standards of quality and performance.
Career Progression: Senior Operations or Project Leadership
Key Responsibilities Senior Project ManagerPosition Overview
The Senior Project Manager provides leadership and oversight for large-scale, complex construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role is responsible for project execution, financial performance, risk management, schedule adherence, team development, and overall operational success. The Senior Project Manager partners with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably while maintaining high standards of quality and performance.
Career Progression: Senior Operations or Project Leadership
Project Leadership & Execution- Lead and manage one or more complex construction projects throughout all phases of delivery.
- Oversee project planning, execution, administration, financial performance, and closeout activities.
- Coordinate cross-functional project teams to achieve schedule, budget, safety, and quality goals.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to project engineers, assistant project managers, and project managers.
- Establish project execution strategies and ensure alignment among all stakeholders.
- Support preconstruction activities including estimating, scope development, constructability reviews, scheduling, and procurement planning.
- Lead subcontractor buyout processes, including scope reviews, bid analysis, pricing validation, and contract awards.
- Participate in budgeting, GMP development, conceptual estimating, and value engineering efforts.
- Coordinate procurement schedules to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.
- Manage contract requirements and ensure compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Evaluate, negotiate, and administer change orders and contract modifications.
- Review pricing proposals and schedule impacts related to project changes.
- Coordinate with legal, risk management, and operational leadership as necessary to resolve contract issues.
- Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
- Monitor project financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
- Review subcontractor invoices and project billing processes.
- Track project costs, contingency usage, labor productivity, and margin performance.
- Prepare and present financial updates to leadership teams.
- Develop and maintain project schedules in collaboration with field leadership.
- Coordinate procurement, labor, and subcontractor activities to support project milestones.
- Identify schedule risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain project objectives.
- Monitor progress and adjust project plans as necessary.
- Identify and proactively manage project risks related to schedule, cost, safety, quality, and contractual obligations.
- Implement risk mitigation plans and lead issue resolution efforts.
- Ensure quality management procedures are effectively executed throughout construction.
- Maintain thorough project documentation and reporting.
- Lead progress meetings, coordination meetings, and project reviews.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for project stakeholders.
- Communicate project status, challenges, and solutions effectively to leadership and project teams.
- Foster strong working relationships with trade partners, consultants, vendors, and ownership representatives.
- Lead project turnover and closeout activities.
- Ensure completion of punch list items, warranties, as-built documentation, and final financial…
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