Senior Project Manager - Construction

Senior Project Manager - Construction

Fairfax, VA (Bethesda, MD)

Language

Department

100

Location

Fairfax, VA (Bethesda, MD)

Position Type

Full Time

Salary

$150,000.00 - $200,000.00 a year

Requisition

2026-88

Open Date

10/17/2026

Description

Coakley & Williams Construction is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead multiple complex, exciting projects in one or more of our business lines. Commercial, Higher Education, Multi-Family, LIfe-Sciences, and Government (Public and Federal) from preconstruction through closeout. This position is accountable for overall project direction, financial performance, schedule, quality, safety, client satisfaction, and team development.

The Senior Project Manager leads project teams and works closely with owners, architects, engineers, construction managers, subcontractors, estimators, schedulers, and BIM professionals. The successful candidate will bring experience managing large, complex construction projects and will understand how preconstruction planning, procurement, cost control, scheduling, and field execution work together to produce successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction and procurement through execution, turnover, and closeout, with accountability for safety, quality, budget, schedule, and client satisfaction.
• Enforce the company safety program and confirm project compliance with company policies and applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams by establishing project goals, assigning responsibilities, monitoring performance, and mentoring team members.
• Participate in preconstruction, estimating, bidding, constructability reviews, logistics planning, RFP responses, project interviews, and presentations.
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules in partnership with the project scheduler; monitor construction progress and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Lead procurement activities, including scope development, procurement tracking, subcontractor negotiations, subcontract agreements, and coordination with the Project Executive or Business Unit Leader.
• Manage subcontractor performance and contract compliance related to scope, schedule, quality, safety, payment applications, and project documentation.
• Maintain project financial controls, including budgets, cost-to-complete forecasts, owner requisitions, subcontractor payments, vendor invoices, potential change orders, approved change orders, cost-loaded schedules, and monthly project reviews.
• Manage project communication and documentation, including owner meetings, architect and engineer coordination, RFIs, submittals, permits, project risks, progress reporting, and closeout requirements.
• Support business development by maintaining client and industry relationships, monitoring market conditions and pricing trends, identifying project leads, participating in industry organizations, and partnering with Strategy & Acquisition to pursue new work.

Basic Qualifications

• At least five years of experience managing construction projects, singularly or cumulatively, valued at more than $20 million.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with construction financials, scheduling, and management of multiple trades
• Demonstrated record of client satisfaction and profitable project delivery.
• OSHA 30-hour, First Aid, and CPR certifications.
• LEED Specialty Accreditation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Procore, and Bluebeam.
• Working knowledge of Primavera scheduling and Building Information Modeling, or BIM.
• Working knowledge of commercial construction market conditions, subcontractor procurement, cost control, scheduling, contract administration, and project closeout.

Why Join Coakley & Williams Construction?

This is an opportunity to lead complex commercial construction projects while contributing to client relationships, team development, preconstruction strategy, and future business opportunities.

Coakley & Williams Construction offers a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-matched 401(k)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Additional voluntary benefits and leave programs

Compensation

In accordance with the Maryland Wage Transparency Law, the base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000 per year. The final salary offered will be based on the selected candidate’s relevant professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, training, and other job-related factors. This position may also be eligible for performance-based bonus compensation.

Physical and Work Requirements
This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach above and below shoulder level. The employee must be able to lift, carry, or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Work may be performed in active construction environments with exposure to heavy machinery, equipment, hazardous materials, noise, dust, and extreme weather conditions. The position requires a minimum of 40 hours per week. Work schedules may vary based on project requirements and may include early mornings, evenings, nights, or weekends.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Additional Information

This job description describes the general nature and level of work associated with the position. It is not intended to contain a complete list of every duty, responsibility, qualification, physical requirement, or working condition. Responsibilities may change based on project needs and business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Coakley & Williams Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Coakley & Williams Construction takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Coakley & Williams Construction maintains a drug-free workplace.