Sr Project Manager

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Construction Project Manager to support commercial construction projects for retail, healthcare, industrial, government, and institutional clients. This position is based in Greensboro, NC and will require approximately 30‑40% travel to project sites throughout the East Coast, with occasional travel to Midwest locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage 3–7 commercial construction projects simultaneously from concept through completion.
• Coordinate project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, vendors, and client communications.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and ensure project documentation is complete and accurate.
• Review project scope, schedules, drawings, specifications, and budgets to ensure successful project execution.
• Collaborate with design, estimating, scheduling, and field operations teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct constructability reviews and identify value‑engineering opportunities to improve outcomes and reduce costs.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, contract administration, and vendor relationships.
• Track project costs, profitability, and schedule performance while proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Review and process change orders, pay applications, shop drawings, submittals, and project approvals.
• Coordinate agency permits, inspections, and regulatory approvals as required.
• Perform regular site visits and attend client, subcontractor, and project team meetings.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout project execution.
• Support project closeout activities and ensure all deliverables are completed successfully.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• 4+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and coordinating diverse project teams.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience working with general contractors, architecture firms, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Proficiency with project management and construction software such as Procore, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong financial management, cost tracking, and budgeting experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship management skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel 30‑40% to project sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, CAPM, CCM, or other industry‑related certifications.
• Design‑Build project experience.
• Experience supporting healthcare, retail, pharmaceutical, municipal, federal, NAVFAC, or USACE projects.
• Background with large commercial general contractors.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $120,000 – $140,000+ (flexible based on experience and project background)
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Additional company‑sponsored benefits
• Travel expenses and per diem provided for project‑related travel