Senior Construction Project Manager
Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU) - Australia Chapter · Savannah, GA · 1 wk ago
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Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to serve as the onsite Owner's Representative for a large-scale institutional construction project in Savannah, Georgia. The role involves overseeing project delivery from initial planning through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality, and stakeholder expectations are met. The ideal candidate will have extensive construction project management experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams while managing complex projects and supporting long-term program objectives. Key Responsibilities Serve as the onsite Owner's Representative, overseeing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and overall performance.Manage project development from conception and pre-construction through construction, closeout, and client turnover.Oversee contracts, change management, project governance, and delivery processes.Coordinate engineers, architects, contractors, project managers, and other stakeholders.Monitor construction activities, resolve complex project issues, and maintain progress toward key milestones.Manage multiple projects concurrently while ensuring alignment with program objectives.Mentor and support the professional development of project staff.Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, design teams, and public-sector stakeholders.Contribute to program strategy, planning, and leadership initiatives.Prepare and present project updates, reports, documentation, and presentations to clients and public entities.Ensure technical requirements, quality standards, and successful project turnover are achieved. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.At least 6 years of construction experience involving multiple phases of large-scale building and/or rehabilitation projects.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and resolve critical project issues.Strong knowledge of pre-design, pre-construction, contract management, project delivery methods, and building systems.Excellent leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience managing institutional construction projects, public projects, or large-scale programs.Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE), or Architect license/certification. Compensation And Benefits Competitive salary and performance bonus opportunitiesVehicle, gas, and phone allowancesRelocation bonus for qualified candidatesHalf-day FridaysMedical, dental, and vision insuranceCompany-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance401(k) with employer matchNine paid holidays and generous paid time offCompany store allowanceProfessional development and certification support