Senior Project Manager

Commercial Construction Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

Location: Charlotte, NC

We 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.