Senior Project Manager

Choate Construction Company; Town of Charleston (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical & Dental Coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Debt Reduction Program

Community Volunteering

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Choate Construction Company in New York State seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of large, complex projects. You will drive planning, scheduling, cost control, contracts, and quality oversight while developing and guiding Project Managers, Superintendents, and support staff toward exceptional client satisfaction.

You will build trusted relationships with clients and designers, manage safety programs, protect financial interests, and pursue new opportunities through strong

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction experience with at least 10 years as a Project Manager.
• Experience leading multiple teams and complex projects.
• Expertise in planning, scheduling, cost control, and quality oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic delivery of large, complex projects and multiple teams.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Oversee contracts, change orders, and risk management.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers and Superintendents.
• Ensure safety plans are followed and project risks are mitigated.
• Build client and designer relationships to secure repeat work.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Contract management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Safety leadership

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

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…

• Build and sustain trusted relationships with clients and designers, serving as a primary liaison and ambassador.
• Represent Choate with credibility and professionalism in every meeting, presentation, and industry engagement, strengthening the firm’s reputation and market presence.
• A confident communicator who owners rely on as a true advocate—to lead teams, solve problems, and deliver results.
• 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.
• 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.
• Guide clients through the preconstruction process, aligning stakeholders, shaping logistics and execution strategies, and ensuring deliverables set projects up for long‑term success.
• Lead Project Managers and Superintendents in developing and executing thoughtful construction plans that balance schedule, quality, cost, and commissioning requirements.
• Cultivate accountability and urgency across multiple project teams, providing technical guidance, mentoring leaders, and mobilizing resources to address issues before they escape.
• Oversee financial performance with precision—reviewing budgets, forecasts, pay applications, and change orders to protect both client trust and company profitability.
• 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

• 100% Employee-Owned Company with an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical Coverage Options: Surest, a copay plan, or a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account; Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent)
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) 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)

In addition, one of the most important benefits we offer is a safe working environment. Whether working in the office or at a jobsite, our goal is to elevate safety standards and ensure everyone goes home safely—and more safety conscious—at the end of each day. We are a drug‑free workplace and require pre‑employment drug screening 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.