Senior Project Manager

Position Summary: The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, financial performance, contract administration, and successful execution of construction projects from preconstruction through project closeout. This role oversees multiple project teams, manages owner and subcontractor relationships, ensures budget and schedule adherence, and drives project profitability while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction. The Senior Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, consultants, and subcontractors, while mentoring and developing Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers and other project staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Project Leadership & Communication Manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously. Serve as the primary owner representative and client contact. Maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and consultants. Lead project communications and issue resolution efforts. Identify project risks and proactively develop mitigation plans. Participate in and support project quality control and safety initiatives. Lead and facilitate key project meetings, including: OAC meetings, team meetings, buyout and scope review meetings, change order negotiation meetings, subcontractor performance meetings. Buyout & Procurement Lead and assist in RFP initiatives, proposal creations and project interview processes. Lead subcontractor bidding, evaluation, and selection processes. Create and maintain bid tabs and subcontractor logs. Develop project scopes of work and subcontract scopes. Prepare and update subcontract exhibits. Support Preconstruction during GMP development. Track final buyout savings and internal contingency allocations. Project Financial Management Lead all aspects of project cost management and financial reporting. Manage budgets throughout the life of the project. Develop and maintain accurate project cost forecasts and projections. Oversee construction, internal, and contracted contingency tracking and reporting. Review project financial performance and identify risks and opportunities. Change Order Management Owner Change Orders Manage all Owner Change Order Requests (CORs).Prepare and negotiate Monthly Owner Change Orders (OCOs).Lead owner change order negotiations and approvals. Track and reconcile all owner-directed scope changes. Subcontractor Change Orders Review, negotiate, and manage Subcontractor Change Orders (SCOs).Ensure change orders are properly documented, priced, and incorporated into project budgets. Negotiate favorable financial outcomes while protecting project interests. Monthly Cost Reporting & Projections Prepare and maintain monthly project cost projections. Update: Billing projections Project schedules Labor projections Overall project status reports Communicate project financial health and performance to company leadership. Billing & Accounting Administration Review and approve subcontractor pay applications. Prepare and review owner pay applications. Ensure compliance with owner, lender, and auditor requirements. Approve miscellaneous project-related invoices. Review and approve weekly employee timecards. Manage project budgets and cost codes within Acumatica. Support accurate job cost reporting and forecasting. Contract Administration Owner Contracts Develop, review and negotiate the owner contract from creation to execution. Manage owner contract requirements and compliance. Develop contract summary ("crib notes") for project teams. Maintain contract deliverables Manage bond renewals and related contract obligations. Subcontract Management Develop, review and negotiate Project Subcontracts and Standing Order Subcontracts from creation to execution. Maintain subcontractor tracking logs. Team Development & Mentorship Directly manage and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers and other project staff. Provide coaching, training, and professional development opportunities. Establish accountability and performance expectations. Foster a collaborative, high-performing project team culture. Support career growth and succession planning within the operations team.

Qualifications: Education Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and construction experience will be considered. Experience 10+ years of commercial construction project management experience. Proven experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout. Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously. Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and contract administration. Experience with GMP and negotiated project delivery methods preferred.

Technical Skills: Proficient in Acumatica or comparable ERP/project accounting software. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with project management software platforms. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.

Leadership Competencies: Strong financial acumen and business judgment. Exceptional negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to lead teams, develop talent, and build client relationships. Results-driven with a focus on quality, accountability, and client satisfaction. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Project profitability and margin performance Budget adherence and cost forecasting accuracy Change order management effectiveness Schedule performance Owner satisfaction Subcontractor performance management Quality control metrics Team development and retention Timely billing and collections Risk mitigation and contract compliance

Reports To: Executive Vice President Direct Reports: Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers (as assigned)

Position Type: Full-Time Exempt This role is expected to provide strategic leadership while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the satisfaction of clients and stakeholders. Interested candidates please send resume to erica.arnold@pgarnold.com