Senior Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking experienced Senior Project Managers to join our growing teams in Charlotte, NC, Columbus, OH, and Cleveland, OH.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of commercial construction including preconstruction, estimating support, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Lead projects ranging from healthcare, education, commercial, industrial, and multifamily construction.
• Develop and execute project plans that achieve schedule, budget, quality, and safety goals.
• Drive project execution while identifying opportunities to improve productivity and profitability.
• Cook up closely with Superintendents, Project Engineers, Estimators, and field teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary contact for owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Lead OAC meetings, client presentations, and executive-level project updates.
• Build trusted relationships that result in repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Resolve challenges proactively while maintaining a high level of client satisfaction.
• Oversee project budgets, cost forecasting, cash flow, change orders, buyout, subcontract management, and financial reporting.
• Review contracts and negotiate subcontract agreements.
• Maintain project performance, identify risks, and implement strategies to protect schedule and profitability.
• Partner with Operations, Accounting, and Preconstruction to ensure successful project delivery.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and support staff.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and solutions-oriented team environment.
• Promote Elford's culture of leadership and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent commercial construction experience.
• 8+ years of commercial general contracting experience managing large construction projects.
• Experience leading projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Proven success managing ground-up construction, renovations, tenant improvements, or occupied renovations.
• Experience managing subcontractors, project teams, client relationships, and multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and safely.