Senior Project Manager

Thompson Construction Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Vehicle allowance

Fuel allowance

Cell phone allowance

Health insurance

Life and accident insurance

401(k) with company match

Dental, vision, and family coverage (e

Job summary

Thompson Construction Inc. in Tulsa, OK seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

You will guide strategy, schedule, procurement, and execution while coordinating multiple project teams and maintaining client satisfaction. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and financial performance, mentoring project managers, and building strong relationships with clients, design professionals, and trade partners across diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent relevant construction and project management experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• 10+ years of commercial construction management experience required.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing project management personnel.
• Strong experience with project financial management, contracts, scheduling, risk management, and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for complex projects and multiple project teams from early planning through closeout.
• Participate in early project strategy and preconstruction, including budgeting, scheduling, constructability, procurement, scope development, and execution planning.
• Provide direction to project teams, helping them anticipate challenges and maintain project performance.
• Mentor and develop project managers and staff.
• Oversee project financial performance, schedules, contracts, risk, quality, and client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Project management

Mentoring

Risk management

Communication

Client relationships

Strategic oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

Thompson Construction was founded in 1997 and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. TCI is an award-winning, minority-owned construction company with a second location in Oklahoma City. For more than 25 years, we have built a portfolio and reputation we are proud of, one that serves the best interests of our clients and communities. We provide preconstruction, construction management, design-build, and general contracting services for renovations, expansions, and ground-up projects ranging from $200k to $70M+.

We serve many market sectors, including Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Hospitality, Industrial, Multi-Family, Native American, Non-Profit, and Religious. TCI values each client and every project, and we find particular inspiration in work that creates meaningful and successful outcomes for the communities we serve.

Position Summary

The Senior Project Manager provides leadership and direction for complex construction projects and multiple project teams. This role becomes involved during early project planning, before and throughout preconstruction, helping guide project strategy, scope, schedule, procurement, and execution planning through construction and closeout.

In addition to owning the successful delivery of assigned projects, the Senior Project Manager provides oversight and support to Project Managers and their teams. This position plays an important role in developing project management staff, strengthening consistent project practices, and helping teams successfully navigate complex challenges.

The Senior Project Manager serves as a trusted partner to clients, design professionals, trade partners, and internal teams while maintaining accountability for safety, schedule, financial performance, quality, and client satisfaction.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for complex projects and multiple project teams from early planning through closeout.
• Participate in early project strategy and preconstruction, including budgeting, scheduling, constructability, procurement, scope development, and project execution planning.
• Provide direction and support to project team, helping them anticipate challenges, resolve significant issues, and maintain strong project performance.
• Mentor and develop project managers, assistant project managers, and other project staff while promoting accountability, consistency, and professional growth.
• Oversee project financial performance, schedules, contracts, risk, quality, and client satisfaction across assigned projects.
• Support staffing and resource planning to ensure project teams are appropriately structured and positioned for success.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, design professionals, trade partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Provide executive leadership with clear visibility into project performance, significant risks, staffing needs, and emerging issues.
• Support client retention and future opportunities by delivering strong client experience and building long-term relationships.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as necessary to meet the needs of Thompson Construction Inc.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of commercial construction and the complete project lifecycle, from early planning and preconstruction through closeout.
• Strong financial and business judgment with experience managing budgets, forecasts, profitability, contracts, and project risk.
• Ability to provide leadership and oversight across multiple projects and project teams.
• Strong coaching and people-development skills with a demonstrated ability to develop project management professionals.
• Ability to anticipate project challenges and guide teams toward practical solutions.
• Strong client relationship, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to balance strategic oversight with involvement in critical project details when needed.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency with construction project management, accounting, scheduling, and related technology.
• Commitment to TCI's standards for safety, quality, accountability, teamwork, and client service.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent relevant construction and project management experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• 10+ years of commercial construction management experience required.
• Demonstrated experience successfully leading complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Experience providing leadership or oversight across multiple projects and project teams.
• Demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring, and developing project management personnel.
• Strong experience with project financial management, contracts, scheduling, risk management, and client relationships.
• Previous experience with casino, healthcare, educational or entertainment construction projects is preferred.
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license required.
• Work is performed in both office and active construction site environments.
• Ability to regularly travel to assigned project sites, client meetings, and other business locations as needed.
• Periodic travel and/or temporary relocation may be required depending on project assignments.
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours when necessary to meet project schedules and responsibilities.
• Must be comfortable navigating active construction sites, including stairs, uneven surfaces, and other typical jobsite conditions.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compensation

Competitive compensation based on relevant experience and qualifications.

At Thompson Construction Inc., we believe our people are one of our greatest strengths. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees both at work and outside of it.

• Paid time off and company-recognized holidays
• Vehicle and fuel allowance
• Cell phone allowance or company-provided phone and service
• Company-sponsored health insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Optional dental, vision, supplemental insurance, and family coverage options

We're committed to providing our team with benefits and resources that support their health, financial well-being, and long-term success.

Why Thompson Construction?

At TCI, construction is about more than completing a project. It's about building strong relationships, developing our people, strengthening our communities, and creating work that our team and clients can be proud of.

As a Senior Project Manager, you'll have the opportunity to influence projects earlier, develop the next generation of project leaders, provide leadership across multiple project teams, strengthen client relationships, and play an important role in the continued growth of Thompson Construction Inc.

If you're an experienced construction leader who takes ownership, develops people, builds strong client relationships, and knows what it takes to successfully lead complex projects and teams, we'd like to hear from you.

Thompson Construction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from third-party staffing agencies or search firms for this role. All resumes submitted by agencies to any employee at our company without a valid signed search agreement in place will be considered the sole property of the company, and no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the company as a result of the referral.