Senior Project Manager

Elford, Inc.

• $100K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or similar field, or equivalent construction experience
  • 8+ years managing commercial construction projects
  • Proven track record with large, complex projects from preconstruction to closeout
  • Experience managing teams, subcontractors, and client relationships
  • Successful history of delivering projects safely, on time, and on budget

Responsibilities

  • Lead all phases of construction projects from preconstruction to completion
  • Develop and execute project strategies for scheduling, budgeting, quality, and safety
  • Offer leadership and mentorship to Project Managers and support staff
  • Partner with field leadership to align project operations with execution
  • Drive accountability and promote a collaborative culture across teams
  • Serve as the main contact for owners, architects, and stakeholders
  • Build strong client relationships to promote repeat business
  • Manage project budgets and financial reporting
  • Review and negotiate project contracts and change orders
  • Identify project risks and create mitigation strategies
  • Champion safety and quality across the project lifecycle

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement within a growing team
  • Mentorship and leadership development programs
  • Collaborative work environment that values teamwork
  • Diverse project portfolio across multiple sectors
  • Focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence
Full Job Description
We are seeking experienced Senior Project Managers to join our growing teams in Columbus, OH, If you're an experienced Construction Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, or Construction Manager who thrives on leading large ground-up and renovation projects, developing high-performing teams, and building lasting client relationships, we'd love to talk.

In this leadership role, you'll manage complex commercial building construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, overseeing budgets, schedules, project teams, and client relationships while partnering with owners, architects, engineers, and trade contractors to deliver exceptional results.

This is an opportunity to lead high-profile projects, mentor the next generation of construction professionals, and build your career with a company that values collaboration, integrity, innovation, and long-term success.

Lead Complex Commercial Construction Projects
  • Manage all phases of commercial construction including preconstruction, estimating support, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
  • Lead projects ranging from healthcare, education, commercial, industrial, and multifamily construction.
  • Develop and execute project plans that achieve schedule, budget, quality, and safety goals.
  • Drive project execution while identifying opportunities to improve productivity and profitability.
  • Coordinate closely with Superintendents, Project Engineers, Estimators, and field teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Manage Project Financials
  • Oversee project budgets, cost forecasting, cash flow, change orders, buyout, subcontract management, and financial reporting.
  • Review contracts and negotiate subcontract agreements.
  • Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement strategies to protect schedule and profitability.
  • Partner with Operations, Accounting, and Preconstruction to ensure successful project delivery.

Lead High-Performing Teams
  • Mentor and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and support staff.
  • Foster a collaborative, accountable, and solutions-oriented team environment.
  • Support career development while promoting Elford's culture of leadership and continuous improvement.


What You Bring

Required Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent commercial construction experience.
  • 8+ years of commercial general contracting experience managing large construction projects.
  • Experience leading projects from preconstruction through closeout.
  • Proven success managing ground-up construction, renovations, tenant improvements, or occupied renovations.
  • Experience managing subcontractors, project teams, client relationships, and multiple stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and safely.

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