Senior Construction Project Manager

SanCrest; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SanCrest in Aurora, IL seeks a seasoned construction leader to drive commercial projects from preconstruction through closeout, defining strategy and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

You will own procurement, budgeting, tracking, reporting, and overall financial performance, while managing risks and strengthening client relationships.

This role requires leadership, clear communication, and hands-on mentorship of field and office teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end commercial construction projects.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and client relationships.
• Strong procurement, financial oversight, and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive project strategy, coordination, and execution plans.
• Manage procurement activities and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Own financial performance, including budgeting, tracking, and reporting.
• Oversee construction delivery and manage project risks throughout the lifecycle.
• Coordinate with owners, design professionals, trade partners, and field leadership.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop project team members.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Procurement & cost control

Risk management

Team mentoring & communication

Job description

Role Summary

Lead end-to-end commercial construction projects, managing strategy from preconstruction through closeout. Oversee procurement, execution, and financial performance, while leading risk management and strengthening client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and drive project strategy, coordination, and execution plans.
• Manage procurement activities and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Own financial performance, including budgeting, tracking, and reporting.
• Oversee construction delivery and manage project risks throughout the lifecycle.
• Coordinate with owners, design professionals, trade partners, and field leadership.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop project team members.

Required Skills

• Strong commercial construction leadership and end-to-end project management capability.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and maintain productive client relationships.
• Expertise in procurement, execution, and financial oversight.
• Sound risk management judgment and effective team coordination.
• Leadership and communication skills for mentoring field and office teams.