Senior Construction Project Manager

DPS Group Global; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global construction firm is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager in Cary, NC to oversee on-site construction activities for projects ranging from $10M to $50M+. The role requires managing teams, contractor and labor supervision, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of experience in construction management, alongside excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects within the life sciences and advanced technology sectors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in construction management experience.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all on-site construction activities.
• Oversee contractor and labor management.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Arcadis is adding an additional Senior Construction Project Manager to join our US Life Sciences Construction Management Team in Cary, NC. The Senior Construction Project Manager is responsible for all on site construction activities, with the project manager’s assistance, on projects ranging from $10M-$50M+. The Senior Construction Project Manager will have site staff reporting to them and will need to lead and manage teams. Responsibilities include contractor management, labor management, safety oversite, client management, procurement assistance, and estimating assistance.

This role will be in our Cary, NC office, with travel to various project locations in North Carolina.

Key Responsibilities

• Complies with legal requirements, safety and building codes
• Maintains site records: daily filed reports, RFI’s, observations
• Writes and reviews comprehensive scope of work
• Collaborates with architects, engineers, and other construction specialists on submittals
• Assigns, schedules, and coordinates all subcontractor activities
• Leads all construction meetings (owner’s, contractor’s, pull plans, schedules, design reviews)
• Effectively manages and communicates change and controls costs
• Interfaces at a high level with clients and possesses strong negotiation skills
• Manages staff on construction sites and mentors senior superintendents
• Ability to travel as needed to off-site locations
• Ability to work outside regular business hours

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 10+ years in construction.
• Read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or documents
• Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification
• Excellent verbal, written and communications skills
• Manage Superintendents and other trade foreman
• Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner
• Highly motivated, well organized, and shows professional initiative.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, and Bluebeam

The Company

DPS Group, Inc. is proudly part of the Arcadis Group of Companies and is a global EPCM firm offering full-service solutions within the Life Sciences (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical technology) and Advanced Technology (semiconductor, data center, and solar) industries. DPS is dedicated to delivering successful projects with a ‘client-first’ mentality and personal touch across a range of market sectors: Project and Program Management, Procurement, Design, Construction Management, Health and Safety Management, Commissioning, Qualification, and Start-up.

DPS Engineering Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. DPS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.