Senior Project Manager

ManpowerGroup; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 151,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Commercial Interiors & Laboratory Construction in Phoenix, AZ. You will own complex projects from concept through completion, directing a team of projects professionals and building relationships with clients, architects, brokers, and subcontractors.

The role emphasizes entrepreneurial ownership, profitability, and leadership of project teams to deliver high-quality interiors and lab construction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bids, budgets and respond to formal RFPs.
• Participate in interviews to secure new work.
• Lead pricing, value engineering, site selection investigations and building assessments.
• Develop site logistics plans.
• Create detailed project schedules in conjunction with superintendents.
• Serve as the client point of contact.
• Establish and maintain client, subcontractor, and industry relationships.
• Oversee procurement, cost, and change management during projects.
• Lead weekly project meetings with clients and subcontractors.
• Manage punch lists and oversee project closeout.

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager – Commercial Interiors & Laboratory Construction

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Base Salary: $150,500–$190,500 annually, depending on experience

About the Opportunity

Our client is an established, 100% employee-owned general contractor specializing in commercial interior construction, tenant improvements, and complex renovation projects. The company is expanding its presence in the Phoenix market and is seeking an experienced, Senior Project Manager to help develop client relationships, generate new business, and lead commercial construction projects from concept through completion.

This is an opportunity for a construction professional who enjoys taking ownership of their projects, building strong industry relationships, and leading high performing teams. The ideal candidate combines technical construction expertise with a business development mindset and a proven ability to deliver profitable projects.

What's in it for you?

Direct your own projects

Our Sr. Project Managers sell, estimate, schedule, manage and oversee all aspects of their own construction projects. If you thrive in an entrepreneurial environment where your earning potential is directly tied to your profitability on projects, this role is for you.

Lead a dynamic team

You will be responsible for building and mentoring your team of Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Coordinators.

Build industry relationships

You will establish your own book of business while forging relationships with clients, architects, construction managers, brokers, property managers and subcontractors. You will attend client presentations, networking events, and industry functions as a representative of the company.

What will you be doing?

Our client's Sr. Project Managers oversee complex commercial construction projects. In this role, you will head a team of talented construction professionals to turn your client's vision into reality. A successful Project Manager will use their experience and leadership to drive a project to completion—safely and efficiently.

Our teams use a variety of tools, such as ProCore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft platforms to keep them on the cutting edge of construction management. Additionally, as a Project Manager, you will interact with professionals from all levels of the industry and, most importantly, clients.

As a Sr. Project Manager, you will serve in the following areas:

• Prepare bids, budgets and respond to formal RFPs.
• Participate in interviews to secure new work.
• Lead pricing, value engineering, site selection investigations and building assessments.
• Develop site logistics plans.
• Create detailed project schedules in conjunction with superintendents.
• Serve as the client point of contact.
• Establish and maintain client, subcontractor, and industry relationships.
• Oversee procurement, cost, and change management during projects.
• Lead weekly project meetings with clients and subcontractors.
• Manage punch lists and oversee project closeout.