Senior Design/Build PM - Indy Operations Leader

McFarland Construction; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

Employer HSA contribution

401(k) with company match

PTO after first pay cycle

Job summary

McFarland Construction in Indianapolis seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will own both field and office execution, ensuring safety, timeliness, and budget adherence across the Indiana portfolio.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial construction project management and strong leadership, with proficiency in Procore and MS Office. Travel within the Midwest may be required to support project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience in lieu of degree)
• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams or field operations
• Strong design/build or general contracting experience required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project)
• Procore experience strongly preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel as required within assigned projects

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight across all active Indiana projects, ensuring schedule, budget, safety, and quality standards are met.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the Indiana project management team, including Senior Project Managers and Project Managers, to ensure alignment, accountability, and strong team dynamics.
• Own the office's organizational structure and role clarity, working with executive leadership to keep expectations and responsibilities well defined.
• Identify and pursue new business development opportunities in the Midwest market; build and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and community partners.
• Partner with HR and executive leadership on recruiting, hiring, and developing project management talent to build long-term bench strength.
• Monitor team workload and morale; proactively address retention risks and support a healthy, sustainable working environment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the Indiana office and McFarland executive leadership, providing regular updates on project and office performance.
• Oversee project financials, including budgets, forecasting, and profitability, in partnership with project accounting.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Design/Build experience

Procore experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/Project)

Job description

McFarland Construction in Indianapolis seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will own both field and office execution, ensuring safety, timeliness, and budget adherence across the Indiana portfolio.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial construction project management and strong leadership, with proficiency in Procore and MS Office. Travel within the Midwest may be required to support project needs.