Senior Construction Project Manager

Senior Construction Project Manager - Owner's Representative

LOCATION: Plano, TX | Onsite | 50%+ U.S. Travel

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

• Pay: $58.00–$62.00 per hour, W-2

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with approximately 10–15% overtime

• Contract Duration: 12 months, 

• Work Arrangement: 100% onsite in Plano, TX, when not traveling

• Travel: At least 50% nationwide, including potential Monday–Thursday site visits and occasional weekend travel

ROLE IMPACT

Lead a regional portfolio of up to 30 commercial construction projects and feasibility studies, representing the owner's interests from initial planning through construction completion. Coordinate architects, engineers, general contractors, and internal stakeholders to deliver safe, high quality projects on schedule and within budget. Drive project accountability through proactive risk management, cost controls, construction oversight, and executive reporting.

KEY DUTIES

• Project Planning & Design: Coordinate feasibility studies, scope development, design reviews, and construction documentation with architects, engineers, contractors, and business stakeholders.

• Construction Oversight: Conduct site visits, monitor construction progress, review quality and safety performance, resolve field issues, and coordinate contractor activities across multiple locations.

• Project Controls: Manage schedules, budgets, forecasts, milestones, change orders, project risks, and action logs. Identify cost and schedule variances and recommend corrective actions.

• Stakeholder & Contractor Management: Review contractor proposals, drawings, schedules, and change orders. Coordinate with facilities, operations, engineering, IT, security, and safety teams.

• Portfolio Reporting: Manage up to 30 concurrent projects and feasibility studies. Prepare weekly status updates and monthly executive reports covering progress, financial performance, risks, and required decisions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of commercial construction experience with an owner's representative, general contractor, architecture/engineering (A/E) firm, or comparable project-delivery organization, including design coordination and construction oversight.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret construction drawings, manage project budgets, schedules, change orders, and competing priorities, and communicate project performance to senior leadership. Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent relevant experience required.

• Strong construction safety knowledge and experience in active construction or industrial environments. Must be able to work onsite in Plano, TX, and travel at least 50% throughout the United States.

EQUIPMENT & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work at active commercial construction and industrial sites where machinery may be operating.

• Follow required jobsite safety procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) practices.

• Conduct site inspections, construction progress reviews, and contractor coordination activities.

• Travel nationwide, potentially for approximately one week at a time, with occasional weekend travel based on project needs.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Owner's-representative experience managing multiple commercial construction projects across regional or nationwide portfolios.

• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project for construction management, document review, and scheduling.

• OSHA 30 hour construction safety training preferred; OSHA 10 accepted. Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline preferred.

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