Senior Project Manager

GAGE Construction Company; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee construction projects from inception to completion. The role involves managing budgets, timelines, and stakeholder relationships while ensuring compliance with project standards. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in construction project management and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive experience in project management, including 3-5 years in a senior role.
• Proven track record managing commercial or institutional construction projects.
• OSHA 30-hour certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of construction projects ensuring adherence to scope and schedule.
• Oversee budget development, forecasting, and cost control.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Client Service & Relationship Management

Accountability & Dependability

Planning & Organization

Quality & Continuous Improvement

Technological Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

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Position Summary: The Senior Project Manager is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all phases of construction projects from inception through completion. This individual leads the project team with a focus on planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource management, ensuring successful delivery of high-quality results on time and within budget. The Senior Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and subcontractors, and is accountable for maintaining project compliance with contractual, safety, and quality standards. They proactively identify and manage risks, resolve issues, and implement changes to keep the project on track, while fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead and manage all phases of construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and quality standards.
• Take full ownership of the project budget, including development, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and subcontractors, fostering strong communication and collaboration.
• Direct and support the project team and field staff to achieve project goals, holding all parties accountable for performance and deadlines.
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor management, safety compliance, and on-site operations.
• Proactively identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies to minimize impacts.
• Prepare and present regular project updates, including progress, cost, schedule, and change management.
• Maintain complete and accurate project documentation, including contracts, RFIs, submittals, and closeout materials.
• Collaborate with estimating during preconstruction and assist with proposals, budgeting, and client presentations.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety protocols.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

• Communication:Clearly and effectively communicates in both written and verbal forms; actively listens and engages in discussions; keeps team members and stakeholders well-informed; tailors communication style to audience and situation.
• Client Service & Relationship Management:Demonstrates professionalism, empathy, and responsiveness in all client interactions; proactively manages expectations; navigates challenging situations with diplomacy; seeks feedback to enhance client satisfaction.
• Accountability & Dependability:Takes ownership of responsibilities and outcomes; follows through on commitments; consistently meets deadlines and project expectations; accepts responsibility for actions and decisions.
• Planning & Organization:Develops and maintains detailed project plans; anticipates resource needs

and adjusts plans as necessary; prioritizes effectively to meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Quality & Continuous Improvement:Champions a culture of quality and safety; sets clear standards and ensures deliverables meet expectations; identifies opportunities to improve processes and outcomes.
• Technological Proficiency:Leverages industry-standard software and project management tools (e.g., Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam); adapts to new technologies quickly; uses digital solutions to enhance efficiency and communication.

Qualifications & Experience: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities typically expected for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field; equivalent relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

·8–10 years of progressive experience in construction project management, including at least 3–5 years in a senior or leadership capacity.

·Proven track record managing complex commercial or institutional construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

·Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, and subcontractor management.

·Proficiency with industry-standard software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Excel).

·OSHA 30-hour certification (or willingness to obtain).

·PMP or other professional certification is a plus but not required.

Reports To: Vice President

Supervisory Responsibilities: The Senior Project Manager provides day-to-day leadership and oversight for project teams, including direct supervision of Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers. Depending on project size, complexity, and staffing, the Senior Project Manager may also mentor Project Managers on a case-by-case basis.

This role plays an active part in teaching and developing less experienced team members, sharing technical knowledge, best practices, and leadership skills to help build internal capacity and support career growth. The Senior Project Manager is expected to foster a collaborative environment that encourages learning, accountability, and continuous improvement across the team.

Work Location: This position is located at our Newburyport Office.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GAGE Construction partners with a select group of approved recruiting firms. To be eligible for payment, all third-party recruiters must have a fully executed agreement with GAGE, signed by a company officer, that outlines terms including fees and guarantee periods.

Unsolicited candidate submissions—including resumes, profiles, or names—without a signed agreement will be considered the property of GAGE Construction, and no fees will be paid. Verbal commitments from GAGE staff are not binding.

Recruiters must coordinate all candidate activity through GAGE’s designated search consultant or executive management team.

Thank you for respecting our process and helping us maintain a fair and professional recruiting environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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