Senior Project Manager

As the company continues to expand across the Southeast, a highly respected, employee-owned, multi-$B+, Top ENR general contractor is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to join its North Carolina team.

The business has a strong national presence and a diverse portfolio across Food & Beverage, Distribution, Industrial, Manufacturing, and Mission Critical markets. With a growing Southeast pipeline and reputation for technically challenging projects, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional seeking a senior, high-visibility role.

• Lead the overall delivery of complex Food & Beverage and Manufacturing projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Own project budget, schedule, quality, safety, risk, and overall financial performance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Lead project planning, procurement, contract administration, scheduling, cost control, and change management.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, negotiations, change orders, and commercial issues.
• Monitor project financials, forecasting, and cost-to-complete throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project meetings and ensure clear communication across all stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining schedule and client expectations.
• Partner with field leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to the highest standards.
• Support client development and repeat business through exceptional project delivery.
• Mentor and develop Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and other team members.

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager with a reputable commercial general contractor.
• Strong experience delivering Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Industrial, or similarly complex projects
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• Experience managing projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Strong understanding of construction operations, scheduling, contracts, procurement, and project financials.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and communicate with senior leadership.
• Experience leading project teams and managing subcontractor partners.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage risk, change, and profitability.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

• High-impact role with a multi-$B+, Top ENR, employee-owned general contractor
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• Opportunity to lead major Food & Beverage and Manufacturing projects.
• Strong and growing project backlog across the Southeast.
• Financially stable organization with a long‑term pipeline.
• Employee‑ownership culture with strong long‑term growth potential.
• Direct exposure to major clients and senior leadership.
• Competitive compensation including bonus potential, vehicle allowance, and comprehensive benefits
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• Clear progression opportunities into Project Executive and Operations leadership
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