Senior Project Manager

Daksta | Connecting Mission Critical Talent; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee-Owned ESOP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Debt Reduction Program

Employee Assistance & Financial Well-­

Employee Referral Program

Charitable Contribution Matching

Community Volunteering Opportunities

Job summary

Daksta | Connecting Mission Critical Talent seeks a Senior Project Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across large, highly complex construction projects. The role demands 15+ years in construction with 10+ years in progressively larger projects, owning delivery from planning through commissioning.

You will partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, and support teams to deliver safely, efficiently, profitably, and to the highest standard while developing client and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of overall construction experience.
• At least 10 years managing projects with increasing size and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across large, complex construction projects.
• Own project delivery including planning, scheduling, cost control, and safety.
• Develop client and designer relationships and pursue repeat business.
• Lead Project Managers and Superintendents to balance schedule, quality, cost, and safety.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Risk management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to take a strategic and operational leadership role across large, highly complex construction projects or multiple concurrent projects and teams.

This opportunity is suited to a seasoned construction professional with 15+ years of overall construction experience, including at least 10 years managing projects of increasing size and complexity. You will take ownership of project delivery, providing leadership across planning, contract and subcontract administration, scheduling, cost control, quality, safety, and overall execution.

You will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and supporting teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, profitably, and to the highest standards. Beyond project delivery, you will play a key role in developing client and designer relationships, identifying opportunities for repeat business, and helping drive continued growth within the organization.

• You build strong, long-term relationships with clients, designers, and key stakeholders, becoming a trusted point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• You are confident representing the company in client meetings, presentations, and industry engagements while strengthening its reputation in the market.
• You are a strong communicator who owners and project teams trust to provide leadership, solve complex challenges, and deliver results.
• You lead from the front when it comes to safety, ensuring teams maintain high standards and proactively manage project and site-specific risks.
• You have a strong understanding of contracts, commercial risk, and subcontract administration, with the ability to resolve issues while protecting project and company interests.
• You provide leadership throughout preconstruction, helping clients and project teams develop effective logistics, execution strategies, schedules, and delivery plans.
• You lead Project Managers and Superintendents in developing and executing construction strategies that balance schedule, quality, cost, safety, and commissioning requirements.
• You create a culture of accountability, urgency, and collaboration across multiple project teams while mentoring and developing future leaders.
• You have a strong grasp of project financials, including budgets, forecasting, pay applications, change orders, and overall profitability.
• You are passionate about developing people, providing mentorship, and building high-performing teams capable of delivering increasingly complex projects.

BENEFITS

• 100% Employee-Owned Company with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• College Student Debt Reduction Program
• Employee Assistance & Financial Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Charitable Contribution Matching
• Community Volunteering Opportunities

SAFETY & CULTURE

A strong commitment to safety is central to the organization. Whether working in the office or on a project site, the goal is to maintain a safe, supportive environment where everyone can perform at their best and return home safely each day.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a professional, inclusive, and supportive working environment.

The above description outlines the principal duties and responsibilities of the position but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.