Senior Project Manager

Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead complex commercial construction initiatives from initial planning stages through completion. Reporting directly to the Project Executive, this role demands overseeing overall project delivery, financial outcomes, scheduling, and client relations across multiple concurrent projects. Our client is a respected general contractor and construction management firm operating throughout New England, specializing in ground-up builds, tenant renovations, and tenant improvements within retail, corporate, restaurant, and commercial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret construction plans, specifications, and documents thoroughly during preconstruction.
• Identify design flaws, practical challenges, and code compliance issues early.
• Engage in bid reviews and collaborate with estimating teams for project handoff.
• Conduct and lead preconstruction meetings with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and on-site teams.
• Develop agendas and distribute meeting outcomes efficiently.
• Establish and update critical path scheduling and construction logistics.
• Coordinate quality control, safety protocols, staffing, and overall construction strategy with field leadership.
• Negotiate terms with subcontractors and vendors to meet buyout targets and procure necessary permits and materials.
• Oversee all phases of construction from mobilization to project completion, ensuring alignment with schedules, budgets, quality, and safety.
• Collaborate daily with superintendents to monitor project progress and address any issues.
• Lead project staff development and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Manage submittals, shop drawings, requests for information, and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Ensure all construction complies with company standards, contracts, and regulatory requirements.
• Host regular project meetings, documenting discussions and next steps.
• Administer subcontractor selection, vendor procurement, and all related contractual processes.
• Act as the principal client liaison throughout project execution, building and sustaining strong client partnerships.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate risks throughout project lifecycles.
• Direct safety and quality assurance initiatives and verify completion of punch lists and correction of deficiencies.
• Monitor project finances including budgets, forecasting, job costing, contract change orders, and payment applications.
• Coordinate closely with accounts receivable and payable to ensure timely billing and payments.
• Manage contract compliance for prime contract changes and documentation.
• Coordinate inspections with regulatory bodies and third-party inspectors.
• Assess field productivity and forecast labor needs to meet project requirements.
• Ensure subcontractor adherence to plans, specifications, and contractual obligations.
• Promote a professional, accountable, and positive project culture.
• Oversee project closeout activities, including punch list completion and compiling all required closeout documentation like owner manuals, warranties, record drawings, test reports, certificates of occupancy, and final inspections.
• Prepare final job cost analysis and coordinate project reviews to inform future estimating practices.
• Organize owner training, utility transitions, and removal of temporary facilities.
• Finalize payment applications ensuring all subcontractors and vendors are compensated and all documentation is secured.
• Utilize Procore and ERP systems to integrate project financials, manage contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and maintain all project schedules, documentation, and milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience managing commercial construction projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple commercial projects simultaneously.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and cost control.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and preferably Procore.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational capacities.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities.
• Client-oriented approach with commitment to superior project outcomes.

Additional Information

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