Senior Construction Project Manager — Design-Build Delivery

MBC Talent Connections; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) plan with company match

17 PTO days + 8 paid holidays

Year-end bonus 8–10% of base salary

Company car and gas card

Projects within a 3-hour radius; home

Job summary

MBC Talent Connections seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager in Lexington, KY to lead all aspects of project delivery for a design-build firm. You will coordinate between clients, internal teams, and contractors to ensure projects are on time, within budget, and of high quality.

You will oversee multi-phase construction, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with codes and safety standards while building strong client relationships on complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, or business.
• 5–10 years of project management experience.
• 10+ years in the construction industry.
• Excellent project and budget management capabilities.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Project Oversight: Manage multiple concurrent projects from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring alignment with client goals and company standards.
• Client Coordination: Consult with clients on project requirements, spatial needs, design specifications, materials, timelines, and budgets.
• Design & Documentation: Oversee development of drawings, specifications, and design review documents with internal design team.
• Financial Management: Manage project budgets, coordinate billing with clients, track payments from owners, and oversee contractor finances.
• Permitting & Compliance: Obtain state/local permits; ensure compliance with codes and safety regulations.
• Scheduling: Develop comprehensive project schedules across design, engineering, bidding, buyout, construction, closeout.
• Progress Monitoring: Conduct regular progress meetings with clients and superintendents; address safety concerns.
• Problem-Solving: Tackle challenges from weather, design changes, or owner requests to minimize delays.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear communication with clients, architects, engineers, vendors, and internal teams.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Client Coordination

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, or business

Job description

MBC Talent Connections seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager in Lexington, KY to lead all aspects of project delivery for a design-build firm. You will coordinate between clients, internal teams, and contractors to ensure projects are on time, within budget, and of high quality.

You will oversee multi-phase construction, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with codes and safety standards while building strong client relationships on complex projects.