Senior Project Manager; Public Construction

Location: Halifax, MA with regular site visits

About the Company

Join a well-established, reputable general contractor with deep roots in quality construction, site development, and specialty projects. With decades of experience delivering complex work in both public and private sectors, this company values integrity, excellence, and teamwork while fostering long-term career growth.

Why This Opportunity is Great

We are expanding our team and seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead critical construction projects from ground up and site work through completion. You will be empowered with significant responsibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to work on diverse project types, including public work, commercial building construction, and infrastructure engagements. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to delivering quality and safety, this is an excellent next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage construction projects of varying size and complexity, ensuring on-time delivery and contract compliance.
• Coordinate and oversee site work operations, ground up construction activities, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Serve as the main client liaison throughout project lifecycle.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, quality control, and safety performance.
• Prepare and review project reporting, documentation, cost tracking, and change orders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical, logistical, or constructability challenges.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Project Manager in construction.
• Proven success managing and delivering site work and/or ground up construction.
• Engineering Degree or similar relevant degree.
• Stable work history with longer tenure at prior employers (not a job hopper).

Preferred (but not required)

• Mechanical experience or background working with mechanical scopes.
• Experience with public work contracts and public sector project delivery.

What You Bring

• Strong project leadership skills with excellent communication and problem-solving ability.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex schedules and budgets.
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
• Ability to build strong internal and external relationships.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Exposure to diversified project portfolios in commercial, infrastructure and specialty markets.
• Supportive team culture and opportunities for professional growth.