Senior Construction Project Manager

Elsdon Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Bonus structure

Long-term career advancement

Job summary

A national commercial contractor in Houston is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex ground-up projects across healthcare, K-12 education, and municipal sectors. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience with a Commercial GC and a track record of managing projects valued at $20M or more. This role offers full benefits, a bonus structure, and long-term career advancement within a financially strong firm. Join the team and contribute to the company's growth in Houston.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Project Manager with a Commercial GC.
• Proven track record delivering ground-up healthcare, K-12, or municipal projects.
• Experience managing projects valued at $20M+ preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to thrive in a growing, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead ground-up commercial projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance.
• Oversee Project Managers and project teams on-site.
• Collaborate with preconstruction and estimating teams.
• Maintain client relationships and ensure high-quality project delivery.
• Drive safety, scheduling, and cost control initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Client relationship management

Safety

Job description

Overview

A well-established national Commercial General Contractor is expanding its Houston operations and seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to help lead this growth. This firm specializes in delivering complex ground-up commercial construction projects across Healthcare, K-12 Education, and Municipal sectors throughout Texas.

This is an opportunity to join a large, financially strong contractor with an excellent reputation, a robust project pipeline, and long-term career progression as their Houston presence continues to scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead ground-up commercial projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance
• Oversee Project Managers and project teams on-site
• Collaborate with preconstruction and estimating teams
• Maintain client relationships and ensure high-quality project delivery
• Drive safety, scheduling, and cost control initiatives

Ideal Candidate

• 7+ years of experience as a Project Manager with a Commercial GC
• Proven track record delivering ground-up healthcare, K-12, or municipal projects
• Experience managing projects $20M+ preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills
• Ability to thrive in a growing, fast-paced environment

What’s on Offer

• Full benefits and bonus structure
• Long-term career advancement with a national GC
• Opportunity to play a key role in growing the Houston office

If you’re a Senior Project Manager in Houston exploring new opportunities, I’d welcome a confidential discussion.