Commercial Construction Senior Project Manager

Position Summary

Provide leadership and oversight for multiple large-scale construction projects. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for project planning, financial performance, risk management, client relationships, and mentorship of project teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with Kelley Construction’s standards and objectives.

Job Duties

• Lead and oversee multiple concurrent construction projects and project teams.
• Oversee project development, preconstruction, permitting, and construction execution.
• Cook up planning, scheduling, and execution of all construction phases.
• Review and approve budgets, cost estimates, GMP proposals, and bids.
• Direct subcontractor procurement, negotiations, and project buyout.
• Maintain relationships with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and agencies.
• Mentor and provide leadership to Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and staff.
• Oversee development and maintenance of project schedules using Primavera P6 or similar software.
• Review and approve project reports, pay applications, and change orders.
• Enforce company safety standards and quality control practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by executive management.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 8–10 years of experience managing commercial construction projects, including large or complex projects.
• Experience supervising and mentoring project teams.
• Strong financial knowledge including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Proficiency in Procore required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Travel may be required.

Physical Demands

Ability to perform detailed administrative and financial review tasks for extended periods in an office environment. Must be able to sit, stand, and walk large construction job sites at various stages of development and collaborate with field staff, superintendents, subcontractors, and laborers as needed.

Education Requirements (All)

• Bachelor’s Degree

Additional Information / Benefits

Kelley Construction, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the Company is committed to basing employment decisions on merit, qualifications and abilities. Kelley Construction, Inc., does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristics protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignments, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. This job reports to the Executive Vice President of Operations This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift. Travel is required occasionally