Senior Project Manager

Pivotal Recruitment Ltd; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid annual leave

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Pivotal Recruitment Ltd. has partnered with a well established commercial general contractor to hire an experienced Senior Project Manager for a portfolio of ground-up projects in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

You will lead delivery from preconstruction through handover, manage budgets, schedules, procurement and client relationships, and ensure safety and quality on multi-million dollar developments. The successful candidate will have 8+ years in commercial construction, a proven track record on

Qualifications

• 8+ years in commercial construction with 3+ years at Senior Project Manager level or equivalent.
• Proven track record delivering ground-up commercial projects valued between $20M and $75M.
• Experience working for a US General Contractor (GC).
• Strong understanding of contracts, scheduling, cost control and procurement.
• Proficiency with Procore, Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of ground-up commercial projects from preconstruction to handover.
• Own project budgets, cost control, financial reporting and forecasting.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules with key milestones.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, contract negotiations and performance management.
• Coordinate with project team, architects, consultants and external stakeholders.
• Oversee change orders, RFIs, submittals and project documentation.
• Maintain relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors as the main point of contact.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize delays and costs.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulations and quality control.

Job description

Job Summary:

A well established commercial general contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of ground up construction projects across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The business has a strong pipeline of commercial developments and is looking to strengthen its project delivery team with an individual who can independently manage complex construction projects.

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations, you will take ownership of project delivery from preconstruction through to final handover. You will oversee project budgets, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor management and client relationships, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in commercial general contracting, with experience delivering projects valued between $20M and $75M.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of ground-up commercial construction projects, from preconstruction and procurement through to completion and handover.
• Take ownership of project budgets, cost control, financial reporting and forecasting.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring key milestones and delivery deadlines are achieved.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, contract negotiations and ongoing performance management.
• Coordinate closely with Project Superintendents, Project Engineers, Architects, Consultants and external stakeholders.
• Oversee change orders, RFIs, submittals and project documentation.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors, acting as the primary point of contact throughout project delivery.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize delays and cost overruns.
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards, building regulations and quality control procedures.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience within commercial construction, with at least 3 years operating at Senior Project Manager level or equivalent.
• Proven track record delivering ground-up commercial construction projects valued between $20M and $75M.
• Experience working for a General Contractor (GC) within the US construction market.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, project scheduling, cost control and procurement.
• Demonstrable experience managing subcontractors, consultants and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proficiency with Procore, Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Excellent commercial awareness, communication and client relationship management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
• Annual performance-related bonus.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Full medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
• Paid annual leave.
• Long-term career progression into Project Executive / Director-level positions.