Job DescriptionThe
Senior Construction Project Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and delivering commercial and industrial warehouse construction projects while overseeing capital improvements for a defined portfolio of properties. This role manages projects from pre-construction through commissioning and closeout and implements real estate and construction strategies that support the organization's business objectives.
Working closely and reporting to the Vice President, Economic Zones & Real Estate Americas and internal business partners, the Senior Construction Project Manager develops and executes project-based initiatives supporting new site acquisitions, property dispositions, subleases, early lease terminations, tenant improvements, and capital improvement projects. The position serves as the primary liaison among internal stakeholders, brokers, landlords, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with company standards.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES- Lead commercial and industrial warehouse construction projects from initiation through design, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout
- Manage a portfolio of commercial and industrial properties by coordinating capital improvement projects, facility upgrades, and required capital maintenance activities
- Implement real estate and construction strategies aligned with organizational objectives and internal client priorities
- Assist with project initiation, scope development, project prioritization, and milestone management while ensuring alignment with business commitments
- Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, procurement plans, and resource allocation
- Coordinate with brokers, architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, legal counsel, landlords, and internal stakeholders to successfully execute construction and real estate initiatives
- Prepare project charters, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), bid analyses, market comparable reports, Letters of Intent (LOIs), site assessments, and executive recommendations
- Administer construction contracts, lease agreements, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and all related project documentation
- Monitor project progress, budgets, schedules, quality, and risks, implementing corrective actions as needed to achieve project objectives
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, applicable building codes, environmental requirements, lease obligations, and company policies
- Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, capital expenditures, cost reporting, budget control, and change management
- Prepare and present portfolio, project, financial, schedule, and risk reports to executive leadership during monthly business reviews
- Oversee quality assurance, inspections, commissioning, punch-list completion, and project closeout
- Mentor project engineers, assistant project managers, and field personnel while fostering strong internal partnerships and cross-functional collaboration
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Real Estate, Engineering, or a related discipline; or a minimum of 10 years of progressive commercial construction project management experience
- 10-12 years of experience managing commercial and industrial construction projects and/or commercial real estate projects
- Proven experience delivering commercial construction projects valued up to $10 million
- Experience managing warehouse, distribution center, logistics, manufacturing, or other industrial facility projects
- Working knowledge of construction methods, project scheduling, budgeting, procurement, contract administration, and project controls
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Please note: This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in The United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
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