Senior Construction Project Manager

About the role

This role serves as a key leader within the construction team, overseeing project execution from planning through completion while providing guidance, mentorship, and support to project management staff and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple construction projects simultaneously while serving as a subject matter expert and mentor within the department.
• Oversee project planning, contractor management, budgeting, scheduling, compliance, and execution to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Manage multiple retail construction, remodel, rebuild, and capital improvement projects across several states.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop project scopes, specifications, schedules, and budgets.
• Lead projects from planning and bidding through construction and final closeout.
• Review drawings, plans, schedules, contracts, and project documentation to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Coordinate construction activities in active retail store environments while minimizing operational disruption.
• Conduct pre-construction meetings, project reviews, inspections, and final punch-list walkthroughs.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
• Escalate project concerns, delays, or budget impacts to leadership as appropriate.
• Assign projects to the team, matching PM’s strengths.

Requirements

• Develop project budgets and forecasts while maintaining financial accountability throughout project execution.
• Negotiate contractor, vendor, and consultant agreements to achieve cost-effective project outcomes.
• Manage bidding processes and contractor selection.
• Review, approve, and reconcile invoices, purchase orders, change orders, and project expenditures.
• Monitor project costs and analyze variances to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and cost savings.
• Support long-term capital planning and construction strategy initiatives.

Skills

• Managing complex projects and competing priorities.
• Leading teams and influencing cross-functional partners.
• Communicating effectively with contractors, executives, and operations teams.
• Problem-solving in fast-paced construction environments.
• Negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships.
• Balancing budgets, schedules, and project expectations.
• Driving accountability and delivering results.

Benefits

• Salary of $90,000 - $115,000 annually.
• Company Vehicle Provided.
• Medical, Vision, Dental, & Life Insurance/Short & Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) with Competitive Company Match.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• Large, Stable Employer.
• Opportunity to Lead High-Impact Multi-State Projects.
• Collaborative and Supportive Team Environment.
• Professional Growth and Leadership Opportunities.