Senior Project Manager

Metric DCX; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Metric DCX is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will own project performance, manage budgets, schedules, and risk, and coordinate with owners, subcontractors, and vendors.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field and 7+ years of PM experience. You will mentor team members, drive governance processes, and ensure high-quality closes, while maintaining client

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction/project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, financial management, scheduling, and project controls.
• Demonstrated success managing project profitability and delivering strong closeouts.

Responsibilities

• Own project financial performance, forecasting, cash flow, and cost control.
• Manage contracts, purchase orders, change orders, allowances, and project risk.
• Identify cost and schedule exposures and take corrective action early.
• Lead project scheduling, procurement, buyout, and critical-path management.
• Maintain strong owner, subcontractor, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure timely documentation, reporting, approvals, and contractual notices.
• Drive quality control, compliance, punch list, and project closeout activities.
• Establish effective project meetings, controls, and reporting processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project team members.
• Hold subcontractors and project partners accountable for cost, quality, and schedule performance.

Skills

Project management

Construction knowledge

Leadership

Negotiation

Financial management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction/engineering/business

Job description

About the Role

A leading national general contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

Responsibilities

• Own project financial performance, forecasting, cash flow, and cost control.
• Manage contracts, purchase orders, change orders, allowances, and project risk.
• Identify cost and schedule exposures and take corrective action early.
• Lead project scheduling, procurement, buyout, and critical-path management.
• Maintain strong owner, subcontractor, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure timely documentation, reporting, approvals, and contractual notices.
• Drive quality control, compliance, punch list, and project closeout activities.
• Establish effective project meetings, controls, and reporting processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project team members.
• Hold subcontractors and project partners accountable for cost, quality, and schedule performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, business, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of construction/project management experience, ideally on projects of similar size and complexity.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, financial management, scheduling, and project controls.
• Demonstrated success managing project profitability and delivering strong closeouts.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong business judgment and ability to make decisive decisions in ambiguous situations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proactive, accountable, adaptable, and solutions-oriented.

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, PTO, and other employee benefits.