Senior Project Manager – Commercial Construction & Operations

Location: Philadelphia Metro Area, Pennsylvania
Position: Full-Time | Hybrid Office & Field
Industry: Commercial General Contracting
Salary: $135,000–$165,000 Annually + Year-End Bonus

About the Opportunity

A well-established commercial general contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to take a hands-on leadership role overseeing commercial construction projects, supporting field operations, and managing projects from preconstruction through completion.

This is a unique opportunity for a well-rounded construction professional who combines project management, estimating, subcontractor procurement, and field leadership experience. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who can work closely with ownership, support superintendents, and drive successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Oversee multiple commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring schedules, budgets, quality standards, and client expectations are met.
• Estimating & Preconstruction: Prepare and review estimates using construction estimating software, evaluate project costs, review plans and specifications, and assist with budgeting and value engineering.
• Subcontractor Procurement & Buyout: Solicit bids, evaluate subcontractor proposals, perform scope reviews and descope meetings, negotiate pricing, and manage subcontractor buyout.
• Field Leadership: Provide daily guidance and support to superintendents and field personnel, helping resolve construction challenges, coordinate trades, and maintain productivity.
• RFIs & Technical Coordination: Review field-generated RFIs, coordinate with architects, engineers, and project stakeholders, and communicate timely resolutions to clients and field teams.
• Scheduling & Execution: Develop, manage, and drive project schedules, identify potential delays, and implement corrective measures to maintain project milestones.
• Site Visits & Quality Control: Travel periodically to active jobsites to walk projects, assess progress, address field concerns, and ensure work aligns with plans and specifications.
• Client & Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams throughout the construction process.
• Financial Oversight: Monitor project budgets, cost projections, change orders, subcontractor commitments, and overall project profitability.
• Operational Support: Work directly with company leadership to improve project execution, streamline field-to-office communication, and maintain accountability across multiple jobsites.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience, with significant experience in project management and field operations.
• Proven experience managing ground-up commercial construction and tenant improvement projects.
• Strong estimating background with proficiency in construction estimating and project management software.
• Demonstrated experience with subcontractor procurement, scope leveling, descope meetings, and contract buyout.
• Experience supervising and supporting commercial construction superintendents.
• Strong understanding of construction schedules, RFIs, change orders, budgets, and project documentation.
• Proficiency with Procore and familiarity with scheduling and estimating platforms.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining direct involvement with field personnel.
• Willingness to travel periodically to active jobsites throughout the region.

Preferred Experience:

• Ground-up retail, hospitality, convenience stores, fuel stations, or car wash construction.
• Experience working with a small to midsize commercial general contractor.
• Previous experience in a Senior Project Manager, Operations Manager, or Project Executive capacity.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $135,000–$165,000 annually, depending on experience.
• Year-end bonus.
• Monthly vehicle allowance.
• Gas/fuel allowance.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).

Ideal Candidate

A seasoned, hands-on commercial construction leader who is equally comfortable reviewing estimates, negotiating with subcontractors, resolving field issues, and leading superintendents. This individual takes ownership of project performance, communicates directly and effectively, and thrives in an environment where operational leadership and day-to-day project execution go hand in hand.