Senior Project Manager

About the role

Cooper Tacia General Contracting has grown from residential construction and renovation in Sanford, NC to large-scale manufacturing, office buildings, government and education facilities, restaurant and retail spaces, apartment complexes and airport construction throughout the southeastern United States. We are currently seeking dynamic Senior Project Managers to lead our project execution team. As a Senior Project Manager, you will spearhead project teams, closely collaborating with Site Superintendents and Project Accountants to drive projects to successful completion—on time and within budget. You will oversee large-scale construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with client specifications, budget constraints, and timeline goals, while serving as the pivotal link between departments to harmonize efforts and ensure seamless communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning and execution of major commercial and industrial construction projects valued at $25 million or more, ensuring they meet or exceed expectations for quality, time, and budget.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to a team of at least two Project Managers (PM1 and PM2), Assistant Project Managers (APMs), and Project Engineers, fostering professional growth and development.
• Oversee all aspects of cost management, including weekly updates on cost projections, developing financial strategies to maximize project profits, overseeing the general conditions budget, and ensuring accurate and fair allocation in subcontractor schedules of values.
• Maintain strict adherence to compliance with all relevant building codes, regulations, and quality standards.
• Take full responsibility for the development and management of project schedules, maintaining owner and subcontractor schedules on a weekly basis, and using the schedule as a tool to track critical dates and communicate key deadlines to all stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with the Superintendent, facilitating project site visits and strategy sessions, and taking ownership of project-related issues and conflict resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, along with at least ten years of construction project management experience preferred; candidates with equivalent relevant experience in lieu of a degree will also be considered.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience managing commercial construction projects.
• Completion of projects valued at $25 million or more.
• Proficiency in Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, and MS Office; experience with Primavera P6 a plus.
• Strong communication skills, capable of effectively managing team interactions and complex project negotiations.
• Excellent multitasking abilities, with a track record of managing multiple projects without compromising quality.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance for employee.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) with 4% match.
• Company vehicle with fuel card.