Senior Project Manager

Ground Up Construction Recruiting; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Vehicle allowance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

PTO 4 weeks

Job summary

Ground Up Construction Recruiting partners with a respected commercial general contractor in Omaha, NE to hire a Senior Project Manager. This role oversees commercial projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating with owners, field leadership, and internal teams.

The Senior PM will drive schedules, manage budgets and estimating, mentor project teams, and ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably, and to high quality standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience managing commercial projects up to $5M.
• Proficiency with Procore, Timberline, and MS Office.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, contracts, and change orders.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, subcontractors, and field leadership.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project managers and teams.
• Monitor costs, labor, and productivity to ensure profitability.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, codes, and quality expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Tools

Procore

Timberline

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ground Up Construction Recruiting is partnered with a respected commercial general contractor in Omaha, NE to help them hire a Senior Project Manager. This GC has built a strong reputation delivering high-quality projects across healthcare, commercial, and institutional markets. As their project backlog continues to grow, they’re adding experienced leadership to support both project execution and long‑term client relationships.

This Senior Project Manager will oversee commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, working closely with owners, field leadership, and internal teams. This role is critical to driving schedules, managing budgets and estimating, mentoring project teams, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably, and to the highest quality standards.

• $120K-$145K salary + bonus
• $750/month vehicle allowance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) + 2% match
• 4 weeks of PTO

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from preconstruction, estimating, and bidding through execution and closeout
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, contracts, and change orders
• Collaborate closely with owners, architects, subcontractors, and field leadership
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project managers and project teams
• Monitor project costs, labor, and productivity to ensure profitability
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, building codes, and quality expectations

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of construction project management (field experience is a major plus)
• Experience managing commercial projects up to $5M
• Proficiency in Procore, Timberline, and Microsoft Office
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently