Senior Project Manager Industrial Manufacturing Construction Projects; On-site

Position: Senior Project Manager Industrial Manufacturing Construction Projects (On-site)
Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager for our client to lead complex industrial manufacturing construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role owns project execution, financial performance, safety, scheduling, and team leadership. Candidates must have recent experience working for a medium-to-large commercial general contractor and at least 10 years of relevant construction management experience. Lead complex industrial or commercial construction projects, managing scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety, and profitability.

Oversee preconstruction from conceptual planning through estimating and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development. Develop and review estimates, quantity takeoffs, scopes of work, bid packages, and subcontractor proposals. Lead subcontractor buyout, including scope reviews, bid analysis, pricing negotiations, and subcontract awards. Partner with superintendents to develop and maintain preconstruction and construction schedules, coordinate resources, and mitigate delays. Manage project budgets, monthly cost and margin forecasts, owner and subcontractor pay applications, and financial reporting.

Evaluate and negotiate change orders, contingency expenditures, and related schedule impacts. Manage submittals, shop drawings, procurement, and material and equipment delivery. Coordinate owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams. Lead project reviews, progress meetings, and Owner-Architect-Contractor meetings. Identify and manage project risks, including subcontractor performance and contractual requirements. Promote a strong safety culture and support implementation of project-specific safety plans.

Develop project teams and maintain strong client and trade partner relationships. Oversee project closeout, including punch lists, final financials, subcontract closeout, warranties, and turnover documentation.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant construction management experience.
• Recent employment with a medium-to-large commercial general contractor.
• Proven responsibility for substantial commercial or industrial construction projects, with clearly documented project values, scope, and individual responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing the full construction lifecycle, from preconstruction through closeout.
• Strong experience with GMP development, preconstruction estimating, subcontractor buyout, construction scheduling, and project financial management.
• Experience managing project budgets, profitability, cost forecasting, change orders, and owner and subcontractor pay applications.
• Ability to lead project teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders on complex projects.
• Thorough understanding of construction means and methods, project processes, safety practices, and risk management.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, construction project management and accounting software such as CMiC, scheduling software, BIM, and required construction technology.
• Working knowledge of Lean construction principles.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license.

Working Conditions

Work may take place in an office or at project sites. Travel and/or relocation may be required. Nontraditional hours may be necessary to meet project needs. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and perform occasional standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching, pushing, and pulling. May be exposed to hot or cold conditions.

Benefits

Medical and prescription coverage Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Health Savings Account (HSA), subject to eligibility Limited-Purpose FSA, subject to eligibility Short-term disability insurance Long-term disability insurance Critical illness insurance Accident and hospital indemnity insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition reimbursement Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) 401(k) plan Paid vacation Paid sick leave Paid holidays Parental leave Salary: $149,863-$187,329 annually (Depending on experience and qualifications)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age,…