Sr. Project Manager - Excellent GC - Charlotte

Senior Project Manager

Established and highly respected commercial construction contractor is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support its continued growth across public and private sector projects. With nearly a century of success and approaching a major company milestone, the organization has built a reputation for quality, integrity, and long-term client relationships while maintaining a strong backlog of work and a people-first culture. Family-owned and financially stable, the company specializes in mid-sized commercial projects valued up to $30M+ and has become a recognized leader in Design-Build and collaborative delivery methods. Their ability to self-perform key scopes of work provides greater project control and quality assurance, creating an environment where experienced construction professionals can make a significant impact while working closely with leadership on complex, community-focused projects.

Job Description

• Manage multiple commercial construction projects ranging from approximately $1M to $40M in value
• Oversee projects throughout the full lifecycle, from preconstruction through closeout
• Lead project teams while providing mentorship and guidance to junior Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers
• Collaborate with clients, design partners, subcontractors, and internal operations teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Drive project schedules, budgets, procurement activities, and risk management initiatives
• Support the company's continued growth in Design-Build and collaborative delivery projects
• Maintain strong client relationships and uphold the organization's commitment to quality and service
• Work closely with senior leadership on strategic project planning and execution
• Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards

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.

The Successful Applicant

• 7+ years of Project Management experience within commercial construction
• Proven ability to manage complex ground-up construction projects
• Experience leading and mentoring project teams
• Background in education, higher education, municipal, civic, athletic, healthcare, correctional, industrial, or other public-sector projects strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of budgeting, scheduling, cost control, and contract administration
• Experience working within Design-Build, negotiated, or collaborative project delivery environments preferred
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work closely with executive leadership and clients
• Must be able to commute to and work from the Cherryville, NC office Monday through Friday

What's on Offer

• Base salary up to $150K
• Annual bonus opportunity of up to 15%
• Strong project backlog providing exceptional stability and long-term career growth
• Direct access to leadership with the ability to influence the direction of projects and teams
• Opportunity to mentor and develop a growing group of Project Management professionals
• Diverse portfolio of education, civic, athletic, municipal, healthcare, and commercial projects
• Family-oriented culture where employees are valued and recognized
• Established company with nearly a century of industry success and a strong reputation throughout the region
• Continued transition toward Design-Build and collaborative delivery projects, creating exciting career development opportunities
• Work on meaningful projects that directly impact local communities

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