Senior Construction Manager - Commercial Retail Construction

About the role

At Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, we deliver construction, program management, real estate, architecture, and engineering services for some of the nation's most recognized brands. As a veteran-owned company, we support leading clients across retail, restaurant, grocery, fuel/convenience, and government sectors. Our team is proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® for 12 consecutive years and a leader in safety, innovation, and multi-site construction excellence. We're seeking an experienced Senior Construction Project Manager to join our growing General Contracting Division in Plano, TX. This is a highly visible role responsible for overseeing commercial retail construction programs from preconstruction through closeout while managing project teams, client relationships, budgets, schedules, and operational performance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy leading teams, and have a strong background delivering retail construction projects for a general contractor, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple commercial construction projects through all phases of delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Superintendents.
• Drive project strategy, execution, and successful outcomes.
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, constructability reviews, and risk analysis.
• Partner with estimating, design, and operations teams to develop project plans.
• Support subcontractor procurement, scope development, and contract negotiations.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, cost control, and profitability.
• Review and approve change orders, invoices, and pay applications.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Mentor and develop project management staff.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Support workforce planning and succession development within the business unit.
• Build long-term relationships with clients and project partners.
• Lead project status meetings and executive-level communications.
• Manage subcontractor performance, scope execution, quality, and schedule compliance.
• Promote a culture of safety and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company safety programs.
• Oversee quality control processes and project closeout activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-year degree in an accredited construction related program or equivalent; or eight to fifteen years construction experience with increasing responsibility; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven success delivering large-scale commercial, healthcare, education, or multi-family projects with a general contractor.
• Background supporting restaurant, grocery, convenience store, or big-box retail projects preferred.
• Deep understanding of construction means and methods, cost control, scheduling, and safety.
• Proficiency in construction software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, Primavera).
• OSHA 30, or ability to acquire, is required.
• State/local General Contractors license is preferred