Senior Project Manager

Cardella Construction Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardella Construction Company (CCC) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead our Texas expansion, overseeing complex commercial amenities and infrastructure for the Kemp Ranch project in Waxahachie. You will manage preconstruction through closeout, coordinate with owners, design teams, subcontractors, and suppliers, and mentor the local project team to deliver on time and within budget.

This is a growth-focused role that offers the opportunity to establish CCC’s presence in Texas

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial construction experience leading complex, high-value projects.
• Strong understanding of construction operations, contracts, scheduling, cost control, safety, and project financials.
• Experience developing Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead project from preconstruction through closeout with internal and external teams.
• Oversee contracts, procurement, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and schedules.
• Develop master schedules, milestones, and look-ahead plans.
• Manage project financials including forecasting, costs, cash flow, and revenue projections.
• Mentor project staff and build strong, local project team.

Skills

Leadership

Contract negotiation

Communication

Risk management

Team mentorship

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Building Construction / Construction Management / Engineering

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

AIA Contract Documents

Job description

Cardella Construction Company (CCC) is looking for an experienced, driven Senior Project Manager to join our growing team and play a key role in our expansion into the Texas market.

Our flagship Texas project, Kemp Ranch in Waxahachie, is a 3,000-acre master-planned community with more than 13,000 homes planned in Phase 1. CCC's initiation scope represents approximately $120 million of work over an anticipated 3 year Phase 1 program.

CCC does not construct the residential homes. Instead, we serve as the design-builder responsible for the commercial amenities, infrastructure, and public gathering spaces that bring these communities to life.

Projects within the portfolio include:

• Welcome centers and community buildings
• Destination amenity centers
• Event venues and dance halls
• Resort-style pools and water features
• Sports courts and recreational facilities
• Outdoor gathering spaces and amphitheaters
• Supporting commercial and site infrastructure

This is more than an opportunity to manage a single project.The Senior Project Manager will be joining CCC at the beginning of our Texas expansion and will have the opportunity to help establish our presence, strengthen a key client relationship, build a local team, and contribute to a growing pipeline of work throughout the state.

What You’ll Be Up To

As Senior Project Manager, you will lead the administrative and technical management of the project while partnering closely with the Project Director, Superintendent, Preconstruction team, Owner, design team, subcontractors, and suppliers.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading the project from preconstruction and startup through construction and closeout
• Managing contract administration, procurement, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and project schedules
• Developing and managing master project schedules, milestones, look-ahead schedules, and project objectives
• Overseeing project financial performance, including forecasting, job costs, cash flow, Owner requisitions, revenue projections, and change management
• Managing subcontractor buyout, participation, performance, and change requests
• Partnering closely with the Superintendent to ensure the project is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements
• Maintaining strong relationships and communication with the Owner, architects/engineers, subcontractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders
• Identifying and resolving constructability, value engineering, contractual, and project execution challenges
• Leading project staff, providing mentorship and professional development, and helping build a strong project team
• Maintaining CCC’s standards for safety, quality, profitability, and client satisfaction
• Supporting business development, conceptual budgeting, and future opportunities as CCC continues to grow its Texas presence

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent technical training and relevant experience may be considered
• Extensive commercial construction experience with demonstrated success leading complex, high-value projects
• Strong understanding of construction operations, contracts, scheduling, cost control, quality control, safety, procurement, and project financial management
• Experience leading project teams and developing Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers
• Strong contract negotiation, problem-solving, risk-management, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with Owners, design teams, subcontractors, and internal leadership
• Proficiency with Procore, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Suite, and AIA Contract Documents
• A self-motivated, hands-on leader who thrives in an entrepreneurial and growing environment
• Ability to work full-time in Waxahachie, Texas

Why CCC + Why Texas?

This is a unique opportunity to join an established construction company at the ground floor of a new market - without starting from scratch. CCC is entering Texas with an existing client relationship, committed projects, executive-level market experience, and a long-term vision for growth. For the right Senior Project Manager, this role offers the chance to do more than deliver a successful project - it’s an opportunity to help shape what Cardella Construction becomes in Texas.