Senior Project Manager - Charlotte Metro

Senior Construction Project Manager

Lead high-impact community projects across the Carolinas

Mentor future Project Managers at a 80+ year construction company

About Our Client

Our client is a respected and established construction organization in the Charlotte metro area with a long history of delivering high-quality commercial projects across multiple sectors. Known for strong values, craftsmanship, safety, and customer satisfaction, the company has built a reputation as a trusted industry leader.

Job Description

The Senior Construction Project Manager will be responsible for:

• Leading multiple commercial construction projects from preconstruction planning through final completion and owner turnover.
• Managing project teams, subcontractors, consultants, and field personnel to ensure successful project execution.
• Developing and maintaining schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cost controls throughout the project lifecycle.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, contracts, and project requirements to proactively identify risks and opportunities.
• Driving project performance related to safety, quality, schedule, and profitability goals.
• Overseeing change orders, project documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Facilitating communication between clients, architects, engineers, municipalities, and internal stakeholders.
• Mentoring and supporting junior Project Managers, helping develop their technical and leadership capabilities.
• Collaborating with leadership on design-build and negotiated projects, contributing to preconstruction and client relationship efforts.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships to support repeat business and long-term partnerships.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Senior Construction Project Manager will have:

• 7+ years of commercial construction project management experience with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Proven ability to manage multiple construction projects simultaneously from preconstruction through closeout.
• Experience leading and mentoring junior project management professionals.
• Strong background in education, civic, municipal, athletic, healthcare, correctional, commercial, or similar public-sector construction projects.
• Experience managing projects ranging from approximately $1M to $40M in value.
• Strong understanding of estimating, budgeting, forecasting, contract administration, and change order management.
• Proficiency with construction scheduling and project management software such as Primavera, MS Project, Procore, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of design-build, negotiated, and collaborative project delivery methods.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered.

What's on Offer

The Senior Construction Project Manager can expect:

• Base salary of $120,000-140,000
• Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership and influence company growth.
• Annual bonus potential of up to 15%.
• Strong promotion and career development opportunities within a growing organization.
• Focus on design-build and collaborative delivery projects that provide greater project involvement and client interaction.