Senior Project Manager

Chesapeake Search Partners; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Search Partners is seeking a highly skilled Construction Project Manager to oversee architectural façade projects from design through delivery. The role focuses on scheduling, budget adherence, and coordinating with clients, vendors, and design teams.

The position is primarily office-based with periodic travel to vendor locations or job sites across the US. A technical background in engineering or related fields is preferred, and strong communication is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings.
• Professional communication skills with clients, architects, and vendors.
• Experience with project scheduling and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Day to day management of all phases of product delivery, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets.
• Take full ownership of assigned projects from pre-construction through closeout.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with vendors that outline scope, objectives, resources, and schedules.
• Conduct periodic site visits to monitor vendor/installation sites across the US.
• Prepare and review contracts, ensuring all terms are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Implement effective project scheduling techniques using PM tools.

Skills

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Project scheduling

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Engineering background or related education

Job description

CSP is partnering with an architectural façade and building-envelope construction sub contractor, specializing in custom sun-shading systems, architectural facades, louvers, screens, and interior battens/baffles. We work with architects, GCs, and subcontractors from design and preconstruction through engineering, fabrication, and installation.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Construction Project Manager to manage and deliver detailed architectural facade projects from design to delivery. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in building construction, project scheduling and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in accordance with quality standards.

This role requires effective communication and leadership skills to coordinate with various stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and team members. This role will primarily be an office position since we area construction materials manufacturer and do not have on-site installation teams. However, periodic travel to vendor locations or job sites will be required.

Responsibilities:

• Day to day management of all phases of product delivery, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets
• Take full ownership of assigned projects from pre-construction through closeout
• Develop a thorough understanding of project scope, components, assemblies, drawings, and installation requirements
• Read and interpret architectural and construction drawings for takeoffs, project reviews, and execution
• Work closely with internal design and technical teams to identify practical solutions and provide field-informed input
• Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, architects, vendors, internal teams, and other project stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with vendors that outline scope, objectives, resources, and schedules
• Conduct periodic site visits to monitor vendor/installation sites across the US
• Prepare and review contracts, ensuring all terms are met throughout the project lifecycle
• Implement effective project scheduling techniques using PM tools

Qualifications:

• Experience managing projects for a specialty subcontractor or construction-related company.
• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings.
• A technical background; engineering or similar education/experience is a plus.
• Understanding of construction components, assemblies, and physical installation processes
• Experience with projects such as parking garages, schools, hospitals, and other commercial/institutional buildings is also relevant
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and a willingness to get into the details.
• Professional communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with architects, clients, and other high-profile stakeholders.
• Comfort working independently in a small, growing organization where processes may still be developing