Senior Project Manager

Wright Construction Services, Inc.

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering, construction management, or related field experience
  • 3-8 years of senior-level experience on construction projects $8M+
  • Strong knowledge of construction methods and constructability review
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in hiring and managing teams
  • Motivated to adhere to safety and compliance requirements
  • Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, functions)
  • Familiarity with Autodesk, Vista by Viewpoint, and Primavera P6

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of comprehensive construction project plans
  • Provide full lifecycle management from preconstruction through turnover
  • Build strong relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors
  • Create and maintain the master project schedule
  • Oversee daily field operations and resolve unforeseen issues
  • Ensure project financial performance and maintain profitability
  • Champion compliance with documentation and safety standards
  • Deliver clear updates and progress reports to stakeholders

Benefits

  • Engagement with senior leadership and owners directly
  • Opportunity to lead high-impact, large-scale projects
  • Collaborative work with high-performing teams
  • Focus on safety and quality in project execution
  • Professional growth within a rapidly expanding organization
Full Job Description
Application Instructions

Complete the general application and attach a resume.

Thank you.

Position Description

Lead. Influence. Build What's Next.

Now, we're expanding our leadership pipeline, and this is your chance to join us on the fast track. As a Senior Project Manager with Direct Access to Wright Owners & Executive Leadership , you'll take the helm of our most impactful projects - large-scale, complex, and often running concurrently. You'll lead high-performing teams, strengthen client relationships, mitigate risk, drive strategic decisions, and elevate project excellence from kickoff to closeout. Your leadership will shape customer satisfaction, drive revenue, and influence the continued growth of our organization. If you're energized by challenges and motivated to win, you'll thrive at Wright.

What Will You Be Doing?

Project Leadership & Execution

  • Develop, lead, and execute comprehensive construction project plans in alignment with scope, building codes, and contractual requirements.
  • Provide full lifecycle management - from preconstruction through turnover - ensuring quality, safety, schedule, and financial goals are met.
  • Build strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and inspectors through proactive, transparent communication.


Scheduling & Field Coordination

  • Create and maintain the master project schedule; work closely with field leadership and trade partners to develop accurate look-ahead schedules.
  • Oversee day-to-day field operations, resolving design conflicts, RFIs, constructability challenges, and unforeseen issues promptly to maintain project momentum.


Financial Management

  • Own full project financial performance.
  • Maintain profitability by ensuring accurate cost tracking, timely billing, and rigorous review of subcontractor performance.


Documentation & Compliance

  • Ensure the completeness and accuracy of all project documentation.
  • Champion compliance with company standards, OSHA regulations, and contract requirements.


Safety & Quality

  • Enforce the highest standards of safety and quality across all phases of construction.
  • Partner with field teams to identify risks early and implement effective mitigation strategies.


Reporting

  • Provide clear and timely updates, progress reports, financial summaries, and schedule forecasts to stakeholders, clients, and company leadership.


Position Requirements

Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering, construction management, or related field experience.
  • 3-8 years of relevant senior-level experience leading teams on construction projects $8M+ in diverse sectors of varying deliverables including education, municipal, retail, and tenant improvement.
  • Strong knowledge of construction methods and constructability review.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with experience hiring, mentoring, and managing teams.
  • Motivate, drive, and adhere to all safety and compliance requirements.
  • Intermediate Excel (pivot tables, functions, etc.).
  • Experience using Autodesk, Vista by Viewpoint and Primavera P6.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to learn and grow.


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