Senior Project Manager

Atalnt Llc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Atalnt Llc in Pittsburgh, PA seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from estimating handover through final closeout. You will oversee budgets, schedules, subcontractor procurement, contract administration, and client relationships while guiding project managers and field teams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in commercial construction, proven multi-project leadership, and strong negotiation and financial skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction project management experience, including senior-level leadership.
• Experience managing multiple commercial construction projects simultaneously.
• Experience with retail, restaurants, educational facilities, automotive dealerships, offices, multifamily, or ground-up construction.
• Proven experience managing subcontractor buyout, contract negotiations, budgets, and schedules.
• Strong financial management, forecasting, and cost-control experience.
• Experience leading project managers, superintendents, and construction support teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office.
• Timberline/Sage construction software experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to work onsite in the Pittsburgh area and travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial construction projects from preconstruction turnover through closeout.
• Serve as a primary client contact and lead project progress meetings.
• Manage project budgets, financial forecasts, cost reporting, and profitability.
• Lead subcontractor buyout, scope reviews, contract negotiations, and purchasing.
• Develop and maintain construction schedules in coordination with superintendents.
• Monitor short-term schedules, including two-week look-aheads, to keep projects on track.
• Review and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and requests for change orders (RCOs).
• Oversee monthly billing, pay applications, and project financial documentation.
• Guide and support project managers, superintendents, and project support personnel.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
• Oversee final inspections, punch lists, warranty documentation, and project closeout.
• Support client retention, relationship development, and future business opportunities.

Skills

Commercial Construction

Senior Project Management

Subcontractor Buyout

Contract Negotiation

Budget Management

Cost Control

Construction Scheduling

Change Orders

Client Relations

Team Leadership

Timberline

Project Closeout

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Timberline

Microsoft Office

Construction Management Software

Job description

Pittsburgh, United States | Posted on 10/16/2026

Key Skills: Commercial Construction, Senior Project Management, Subcontractor Buyout, Contract Negotiation, Budget Management, Cost Control, Construction Scheduling, Change Orders, Client Relations, Team Leadership, Timberline, Project Closeout

About the Company

Our client is an established commercial general contractor with nearly three decades of experience delivering construction projects throughout Pennsylvania and surrounding markets.

The company specializes in retail developments, restaurants, educational facilities, automotive dealerships, commercial offices, multifamily properties, and ground-up construction.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from estimating handover through final closeout.

The ideal candidate will oversee project budgets, schedules, subcontractor procurement, contract administration, and client relationships while providing leadership to project managers, superintendents, and supporting project personnel.

This position requires a commercially focused construction leader who can manage multiple projects, protect project profitability, resolve operational challenges, and maintain strong client relationships.

Why Join Us?

Join an established commercial general contractor with a diverse project portfolio.

Lead high-impact commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion.

Work alongside experienced construction management and field teams.

Contribute to project delivery, operational improvements, and client development.

Access professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee commercial construction projects from preconstruction turnover through closeout.

Serve as a primary client contact and lead project progress meetings.

Manage project budgets, financial forecasts, cost reporting, and profitability.

Lead subcontractor buyout, scope reviews, contract negotiations, and purchasing.

Develop and maintain construction schedules in coordination with superintendents.

Monitor short-term schedules, including two-week look-aheads, to keep projects on track.

Review and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and requests for change orders (RCOs).

Oversee monthly billing, pay applications, and project financial documentation.

Guide and support project managers, superintendents, and project support personnel.

Ensure compliance with safety requirements, quality standards, and contractual obligations.

Oversee final inspections, punch lists, warranty documentation, and project closeout.

Support client retention, relationship development, and future business opportunities.

Requirements

10+ years of commercial construction project management experience , including senior-level project leadership.

Experience managing multiple commercial construction projects simultaneously.

Experience with retail, restaurants, educational facilities, automotive dealerships, offices, multifamily, or ground-up construction.

Proven experience managing subcontractor buyout, contract negotiations, budgets, and schedules.

Strong financial management, forecasting, and cost-control experience.

Experience leading project managers, superintendents, and construction support teams.

Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office.

Timberline/Sage construction software experience is a plus.

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered.

Ability to work onsite in the Pittsburgh area and travel to project sites as required.