Senior Project Manager

Choate Construction Company; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

401k+ Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Choate Construction is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead highly complex projects and multiple teams in the Tampa area. You will oversee planning, contracts, scheduling, cost control, and quality oversight to ensure safe, profitable outcomes and outstanding client satisfaction.

You will develop strong relationships with clients and designers, pursue new opportunities, and mentor project managers and superintendents to build Choate’s leadership bench.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of overall construction experience with a minimum of 10 years as a Project Manager on increasingly complex projects.
• Proven ability to lead teams of Project Managers, Superintendents, and staff to deliver safe, profitable results.
• Strong expertise in planning, contract administration, cost control, and schedule management.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of large, complex projects or multiple concurrent projects.
• Ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget are met while achieving client satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain client and designer relationships to generate repeat and new opportunities.
• Mentor and develop project leadership and frontline teams; manage risk and change with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Contract administration

Scheduling

Cost control

Quality oversight

Client relationships

Mentoring

Job description

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As a Senior Project Manager at Choate Construction, you serve as the administrative and strategic leader responsible for the successful delivery of large, highly complex projects or multiple concurrent projects and teams. This role is intended for seasoned construction professionals with at least 15 years of overall construction experience, including a minimum of 10 years as a Project Manager managing projects of increasing scope and complexity, who are ready to lead at the highest operational level. You bring deep expertise in planning, organizing, contract and subcontract administration, schedule and cost control, and quality oversight, often accomplishing this through the leadership and development of Project Managers, Superintendents, and supporting staff. Working closely with your teams, you ensure projects are executed safely, profitably, and to the highest standards, resulting in exceptional client satisfaction. In addition to full accountability for project outcomes, you actively develop, nurture, and expand relationships with clients and designers, with the expectation of generating repeat work and new opportunities through trusted partnerships-making your ability to secure and sustain work a critical component of your long-term growth and advancement within Choate Construction.

YOU COULD BE THE NEXT CHOATE SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER IF…

• You build and sustain trusted relationships with clients and designers, serving as a primary liaison and ambassador for Choate Construction while actively pursuing repeat and new work opportunities.
• You represent Choate with credibility and professionalism in every meeting, presentation, and industry engagement, strengthening the firm’s reputation and market presence.
• You are a confident communicator who owners rely on as a true advocate - someone they trust to lead teams, solve problems, and deliver results.
• You lead safety from the front, ensuring project teams develop, maintain, and enforce Project Specific Safety Plans while responding decisively to evolving risks and jobsite challenges.
• You bring a deep understanding of contracts and risk, partnering with Division Leadership to negotiate terms, resolve issues quickly, and protect Choate’s financial and legal interests.
• You guide clients through the preconstruction process, aligning stakeholders, shaping logistics and execution strategies, and ensuring deliverables set projects up for long-term success.
• You lead Project Managers and Superintendents in developing and executing thoughtful construction plans that balance schedule, quality, cost, and commissioning requirements.
• You cultivate accountability and urgency across multiple project teams, providing technical guidance, mentoring leaders, and mobilizing resources to address issues before they escalated.
• You oversee financial performance with precision - reviewing budgets, forecasts, pay applications, and change orders to protect both client trust and company profitability.
• You invest in people as intentionally as projects, mentoring team members, supporting professional development, and building the next generation of Choate leaders.

BENEFITS OF BEING A FULL TIME CHOATE EMPLOYEE OWNER

• Medical Coverage Options: Surest, a copay plan, or High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account.
• Dental & Vision Coverage Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent)
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401k
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
• Parental Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• College Student Debt Reduction Program
• Employee Assistance & Financial Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Charitable Contribution Matching ($1,000 per year per employee)
• Stewardship Day (Community Volunteering)
• One additional benefit Choate offers which cannot be understated is a safe working environment.

Choate is a Drug Free Workplace and pre-employment drug screening in required for all new hires. Choate Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the well-being and health of its employees. The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Choate does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

WHO WE ARE:

Choate is a relationship-driven, 100% employee-owned general contractor with a diverse portfolio spanning 20+ market sectors, giving team members stability and variety across their careers. As an ESOP, every person has a direct stake in the company’s success, backed by strong growth pathways, a culture of accountability, and an unwavering commitment to safety and people.

WHY JOIN AN ESOP:

When you join Choate, you’re not just starting a job- you’re becoming an owner. That means:

• Financial Stake: Your hard work directly builds your personal wealth
• Ownership mentality: Pride, purpose, and investment in every outcome
• All-in culture: A team that holds each other up, because we are all in this together