Senior Project Manager - Commercial Construction

The Senior Project Manager will oversee all aspects of commercial construction projects, ensuring successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations. This individual will serve as a key leader throughout the project lifecycle and act as a primary point of contact for owners, design teams, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Client Details

Our client is a highly respected, employee-owned commercial general contractor serving Southern California. For decades, they have successfully delivered complex construction projects throughout a wide range of markets, including:

• Civic & Municipal
• Education (K-12 & Higher Education)
• Healthcare
• Multifamily Residential
• Hospitality
• Recreation & Community Facilities
• Other Commercial Developments

As a 100% employee-owned company, every employee has a direct stake in the organization's success through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The company has established a strong reputation for delivering exceptional projects while fostering a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, safety, and professional growth.

This role offers the opportunity to manage challenging projects from preconstruction through completion while working alongside experienced construction professionals and industry-leading clients.

Description

Our Senior Project Manager will be responsible for:

• Lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and financial reporting
• Oversee subcontractor bidding, procurement, negotiation, and contract administration
• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and trade partners
• Manage project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and meeting minutes
• Monitor project costs, commitments, and cash flow to ensure financial performance
• Identify project risks proactively and develop effective mitigation strategies
• Partner closely with field leadership to maintain project schedules, quality standards, and safety objectives
• Lead client meetings and maintain consistent communication with all stakeholders
• Mentor and support project engineers and project managers as needed
• Foster strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and industry partners
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards

Profile

A successful Senior Project Manager applicant will have:

• 7+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects with a General Contractor
• Proven experience leading projects from preconstruction through final closeout
• Strong knowledge of project financial management, scheduling, contracts, and subcontractor administration
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced construction environment
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Experience with ground-up commercial construction projects
• Experience in healthcare, education, civic, hospitality, multifamily, or other complex commercial sectors
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• Experience managing public-sector projects

Job Offer

We are offering this position:

• Base Salary: $170,000 to $195,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Vehicle Allowance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Three Weeks PTO
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Long-Term Career Growth and Leadership Opportunities

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.