Senior Project Manager - Gpac

Senior Commercial Construction Project Manager Opportunity

One of the region's most respected General Contractors is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its growing team. This award-winning company is known for its commitment to quality, financial strength, and a proven track record of excellence in commercial construction.

Position Overview: The Senior Project Manager will play a critical role in ensuring project success, leading high-impact teams with a client-focused approach, clear communication, and a commitment to excellence. This role calls for a strategic, seasoned leader who can align project execution with the company's growth objectives and work closely with executive leadership to drive organizational success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preconstruction Leadership: Partner with Estimating during Preconstruction to guide project planning and ensure smooth transitions to execution.
• Project Oversight: Lead the project team through interpreting and implementing construction plans and specifications, mentoring less-experienced staff to build a strong, cohesive project management team.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate and sustain relationships with Owners, Architects, Engineers, and Subcontractors to drive project acquisition and foster long-term partnerships.
• Strategic Procurement: Oversee the complete subcontractor and vendor procurement process, ensuring contract accuracy, scope clarity, and insurance and bonding compliance.
• Problem Resolution: Provide expertise in resolving design or construction conflicts and proactively address issues to keep projects on track.
• Documentation and Administration: Ensure the efficient management of submittals, RFIs, change orders, owner billings, timesheets, and monthly reporting.
• Financial Accountability: Direct the preparation of owner billings, verify subcontractor and vendor billings, and oversee monthly cost forecasting to monitor project financial health.
• Scheduling and Progress Management: Lead project scheduling efforts, ensuring projects stay on track with consistent progress updates and strategic adjustments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred, though extensive relevant experience or certifications will also be considered.
• 8+ years of experience managing complex commercial or light industrial construction projects.
• Deep knowledge of building systems, construction methods, and project management best practices.
• Strong financial and budgeting skills, with the ability to independently manage large-scale projects from inception through completion.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive industry-leading salary with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Robust performance-based bonus plan.
• Supportive, people-focused company culture with an emphasis on work-life balance.

If you're a driven, Senior-level Project Manager ready to lead major projects and make a substantial impact, apply online or submit your resume and project portfolio today to joseph.kenney@gogpac.com and/or call (319)-984-7833

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.