Senior Project Manager

Overview

Do you consider yourself a highly technical professional with strong communication skills who thrives in a collaborative environment on complex projects? Our client, a leading general contractor in North America, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to act as the on‑site leader responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial performance of a major construction project—or several smaller ones. This position is primarily based on the project site, with occasional travel to the office for meetings, trainings, and similar activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop the site‑specific safety plan in coordination with corporate safety and provide leadership for its implementation.
• Create project controls and procedures to effectively manage complex project requirements; proactively address high‑risk contract items.
• Oversee project financial forecasts, notification requirements, and billing to ensure alignment with contract terms; take corrective actions when project metrics deviate.
• Develop and manage a project‑specific quality plan that aligns with owner requirements and contract documents.
• Establish and oversee a closeout plan consistent with contract documentation.
• Provide leadership that motivates the project team and supports a productive, positive work environment, including direct oversight of operations, project administration, superintendents, and project engineers.
• Develop subcontracting strategies; review and generate scopes of work and related documents to ensure a thorough and accurate buyout process.
• Implement and enforce contract requirements; lead risk mitigation planning; prepare draft agreements, contracts, and purchase orders.
• Take responsibility for insurance and bond enrollment processes and manage trade contractor compliance.
• Lead the project estimating process and coordinate with estimating teams to meet contractual commitments.
• Guide constructability and coordination evaluations throughout the project.
• Develop CPM schedules for large or complex projects and anticipate potential schedule challenges, preparing prevention or mitigation strategies.
• Build foundational knowledge of the local market and create a networking strategy accordingly.
• Collaborate closely with business development teams to align project performance with company sales strategies, client expectations, and pursuit efforts; contribute actively to strengthening client, partner, and industry relationships.
• Support the professional development and coaching of project team members.
• Promote an inclusive, positive work environment that inspires engagement and motivation.
• Translate organizational strategy into clear team expectations, ensuring each member understands their role in meeting company goals.

Qualifications

Experience / Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10–12+ years of experience serving as the lead project manager on construction projects.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Healthcare build experience over 50M in project values is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong technical and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency with standard industry software; Microsoft Office experience preferred.