Senior PM - Commercial Construction Leadership

Kelley Construction, Inc.; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401K/403b Plan

Job summary

Kelley Construction, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Construction Senior Project Manager for Bowling Green, KY. This role provides executive oversight for multiple large-scale projects, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget alignment with company standards.

You will lead project teams, manage client relationships, review budgets and bids, and drive strategic planning and risk management across programs. Travel may be required for site visits and client meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field preferred.
• 8–10 years of experience managing commercial construction projects, including large or complex projects.
• Procore experience required.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for multiple concurrent construction projects and project teams.
• Oversee project development, preconstruction services, permitting, and execution.
• Lead strategic planning, scheduling, and coordination of all phases of construction.
• Review and approve budgets, cost estimates, GMP proposals, and bids.
• Direct subcontractor procurement, negotiations, and project buyout processes.
• Monitor and control project financial performance, including forecasting, cost reporting, and margin protection.
• Ensure compliance with contract documents, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate project risks.
• Maintain executive-level relationships with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance oversight to Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and project staff.
• Oversee development and maintenance of project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling software.
• Review and approve monthly project reports, pay applications, and change orders.
• Implement and enforce company safety standards and quality control measures.
• Provide strategic input on operational improvements, staffing needs, and business development opportunities.
• Participate in client presentations, contract negotiations, and pursuit efforts.
• Complete any related duties as assigned by executive management.

Skills

Executive leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Risk management

Client relationships

Mentorship

Procore

Primavera P6

Negotiation

Multi-project oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kelley Construction, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Construction Senior Project Manager for Bowling Green, KY. This role provides executive oversight for multiple large-scale projects, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget alignment with company standards.

You will lead project teams, manage client relationships, review budgets and bids, and drive strategic planning and risk management across programs. Travel may be required for site visits and client meetings.