Senior Construction Project Leader

Jobtailor; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Construction Project Manager in Lexington, KY to lead cross-functional project teams from design through completion. You will manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and safety programs while coordinating with vendors and engineers to meet client expectations.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills, plus hands-on experience with contracts, change orders, and shop drawings. Travel and overtime are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of experience in construction management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture preferred.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of trade partners, suppliers, vendors, customers, design, and engineering teams.
• Apply leadership, communication, management, and problem-solving skills to project management.
• Monitor and report project financial status.
• Administer subcontracts and contracts.
• Develop and monitor job progress schedules.
• Purchase and monitor delivery of project materials.
• Negotiate trade partner and vendor contracts.
• Review and approve payment requests.
• Evaluate change order requests.
• Coordinate with design and engineering teams to meet operating guidelines, technical requirements, schedules, and customer expectations.
• Prepare and present project reports, including progress analyses, schedules, billings, and status reports.
• Organize and maintain job files.
• Review shop drawings and submittals for scope compliance.
• Support estimating and proposal preparation.
• Communicate, implement, and enforce safety and quality programs on site.
• Support team leadership and collaboration across multiple project teams.
• Supervise project support team members and subcontractors.

Skills

Construction Management Experience

Project Management Skills

Team Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

Mobile Devices

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Construction Project Manager in Lexington, KY to lead cross-functional project teams from design through completion. You will manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and safety programs while coordinating with vendors and engineers to meet client expectations.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills, plus hands-on experience with contracts, change orders, and shop drawings. Travel and overtime are expected.