Senior Project Manager

Location: Charlotte, NCWe are seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, or Construction Manager to join a well-established General Contractor in Charlotte, NC. This is an opportunity to take a leadership role delivering complex ground-up and renovation projects across the healthcare, education, commercial, industrial, and multifamily sectors throughout the Midwest and Southeast. The ideal candidate has a strong background managing large-scale commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout and enjoys taking ownership of projects, building strong client relationships, and leading high-performing project teams.

Key Responsibilities: Lead complex ground-up and renovation projects from preconstruction through final completion and closeout. Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement, forecasting, change orders, and overall financial performance. Coordinate closely with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, field teams, and internal leadership. Partner with Superintendents to develop and maintain project schedules, logistics plans, and construction sequencing. Lead subcontractor procurement, scope reviews, buyout, contract negotiations, and ongoing subcontractor management. Identify project risks early and develop solutions to maintain schedule, budget, quality, and safety expectations. Manage RFIs, submittals, change management, cost reporting, monthly forecasting, and owner billing. Lead owner and project meetings while providing clear communication on schedule, cost, risk, and overall project progress. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and project partners throughout the construction process. Mentor and develop Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other members of the project management team. Ensure projects meet company standards for safety, quality, profitability, and client satisfaction.

Qualifications: 5+ years of commercial construction experience with a General Contractor or Construction Manager; additional experience preferred for Senior Project Manager-level candidates. Proven experience managing significant ground-up and/or complex renovation projects. Experience within healthcare, education, commercial, industrial, multifamily, or similarly complex building sectors preferred. Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, cost control, procurement, forecasting, and project financials. Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors and coordinate effectively with field operations. Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and client-facing skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred; equivalent industry experience will also be considered.

What We're Looking For: This position is well suited for a Project Manager ready to take on larger and more complex work, an established Senior Project Manager, or an experienced Construction Manager looking to join a growing operation. The successful candidate will be comfortable owning projects, making decisions, developing teams, and serving as a trusted point of contact for clients. The company offers the opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging projects with an established contractor that has a strong presence throughout the Midwest and Southeast, while continuing to expand its operations in the Charlotte market.