Senior Construction Project Manager - Design-Build Leader

Contegra Construction Co; Edwardsville, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Health insurance

401(k) plan

ESOP participation

Monthly vehicle allowance

Paid time off

Professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Contegra Construction Co in Edwardsville, IL seeks a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead delivery of large, complex commercial, industrial, manufacturing, distribution, and design-build projects from preconstruction through closeout.

You will guide multiple project teams, mentor staff, and ensure on-schedule, on-budget delivery to Contegra’s high standards, while building lasting client partnerships and supporting business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive project management experience in commercial construction.
• Experience delivering large, complex commercial, industrial, manufacturing, distribution, or design-build projects.
• Experience leading multiple concurrent projects and mentoring project management teams.
• Design-build experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of contracts, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and risk mitigation.
• Proven ability to lead negotiations and drive project outcomes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex construction projects from preconstruction through final completion and warranty.
• Provide strategic leadership for project planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, contract administration, and execution.
• Oversee project financial performance, including forecasting, profitability, cost control, billing, and risk management.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Partner with Superintendents to align field operations with goals, schedules, and quality expectations.
• Lead executive-level project meetings and serve as primary client contact.
• Identify risks early and implement proactive solutions protecting schedule, budget, and client satisfaction.
• Guide teams through RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay apps, and documentation.
• Support preconstruction with conceptual budgeting, VE, constructability reviews, and planning.
• Mentor Project Managers and engineers while fostering collaboration and growth.
• Support business development through client presentations and pursuits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Job description

Contegra Construction Co in Edwardsville, IL seeks a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead delivery of large, complex commercial, industrial, manufacturing, distribution, and design-build projects from preconstruction through closeout.

You will guide multiple project teams, mentor staff, and ensure on-schedule, on-budget delivery to Contegra’s high standards, while building lasting client partnerships and supporting business development.