We are seeking an experienced
Senior Project Manager to lead commercial and multifamily construction projects from preconstruction through final completion. This role is responsible for delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality while maintaining strong relationships with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
The ideal candidate has a proven background with a
commercial general contractor or construction management firm, excels at leading complex construction projects, mentoring project teams, and driving successful project execution across multiple project types.
Responsibilities- Lead commercial and multifamily construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
- Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, procurement plans, cost forecasts, and execution strategies.
- Oversee project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, billing, change orders, and profitability.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, and project documentation to ensure successful execution.
- Manage subcontractor procurement, contract administration, negotiations, and project coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
- Partner with Superintendents and field leadership to maintain schedules, resolve construction challenges, and support field operations.
- Lead project meetings and provide regular updates to clients and executive leadership.
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements, quality standards, safety regulations, and applicable building codes.
- Oversee project closeout, including punch lists, turnover documentation, and final client deliverables.
- Mentor and develop Project Managers, Project Engineers, and support staff while fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while proactively identifying and mitigating project risks.
Requirements- 7+ years of project management experience with a commercial general contractor or construction management firm.
- Proven experience managing commercial, multifamily, healthcare, education, industrial, institutional, or mixed-use construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
- Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, scheduling, procurement, contract administration, and project financial management.
- Demonstrated success managing budgets, forecasting, subcontractors, change orders, cost control, and overall project profitability.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
- Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar platforms.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, organizational, and client relationship management skills.
- Experience leading project teams while coordinating field operations, subcontractors, consultants, and design professionals.
- Local Memphis-area candidates are strongly preferred.
- Residential homebuilding experience alone is not sufficient for this role.
- Ability to successfully complete professional reference checks and a pre-employment drug screening.
Benefits- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Opportunity to lead high-profile commercial and multifamily construction projects.
- Long-term career growth with a respected commercial general contractor.
- Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
