Senior Project Manager

Reach Recruiting | Find Your Fit; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Reach Recruiting | Find Your Fit in Maryland is seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive operational excellence for commercial construction projects. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes client relationship management, business development, and continuous improvement to support growth. Applicants with site development, concrete, paving, or landscaping experience are encouraged.

Qualifications

• 5+ years project management experience in commercial construction.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of contracts, regulations, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Oversee multiple projects, guiding teams and field personnel.
• Develop schedules, budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with contract documents and regulatory requirements.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Drive profitability through cost control and margin management.
• Track billing and support collections.
• Contribute to business development and securing new work.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting & scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Risk management

Commercial PM

Education

College degree in related field

Job description

This role drives operational excellence, ensures financial performance, and leads cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality projects safely, on time, and within budget.

In addition to project execution, the Senior Project Manager plays a critical role in client relationship management, business development, and continuous improvement initiatives that support company growth and long-term success.

Candidates with a background related to site development, concrete, paving, and landscaping/hardscaping strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, providing guidance to project teams and field personnel
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics
• Ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, and regulatory requirements
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (engineers, contractors, vendors) to define scope and resource needs

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and strong relationship management
• Manage expectations and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction, contributing to repeat business
• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to ensure seamless project execution
• Drive project profitability through effective cost control and margin management
• Track billing, including progress billing and stored materials
• Support collections and ensure timely cash flow management
• Contribute to business development efforts, including negotiating and securing new work

Operational Excellence

• Prepare and track submittals and shop drawings
• Ensure efficient procurement and coordination with production teams
• Champion continuous improvement in project management processes and tools
• Foster a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and high performance
• Promote safety, quality, and professionalism across all project teams

Qualifications

• 5+ years project management experience pertaining to commercial construction
• Strong understanding of project management principles, contracts, and construction processes
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multiple stakeholders
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to drive results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; ability to pass background check
• College degree in related field preferred, but not required