Senior Project Manager

GMi; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical

Dental

Vision

Job summary

GMi is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead day-to-day management of assigned projects and project teams. You will oversee full lifecycle execution from turnover through closeout, mentoring junior managers and maintaining strong client relations.

You will drive profitability and safety, manage budgets, and ensure adherence to GMi procedures and construction practices, while collaborating with operations and field leadership to meet milestones.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience managing multiple projects and developing team members.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documents.
• Experience in project buyout, estimating practices, and cost control management.
• Thorough knowledge of construction contracts, specifications, and fiscal management principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction software systems (OST, Quick Bid, project budgeting platforms, and document management systems).
• OSHA 30-hour certification (completed or enrolled).
• Construction experience in drywall, metal framing, and acoustical ceiling trades.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects from estimating turnover through closeout, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Manage project buyout, ensuring alignment between contract documents, specifications, scope, and OST/QB budgets.
• Oversee and protect project financial performance, including percent-complete tracking, labor and material audits, trend analysis, and budget alignment.
• Review contracts and approve purchase orders, change orders, vendor selections, and subcontractor invoices.
• Prepare and oversee Schedule of Values (SOV), monthly billings, change orders, and closeout documentation.
• Develop and manage project-specific Quality Control plans and verify compliance through field audits.
• Enforce GMI safety standards and partner with the Safety Director to proactively maintain safe job environments.
• Lead kickoff meetings with internal field teams and General Contractors to align scope, budget, production goals, and sequencing.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, and operational resources with Operations and Field leadership.
• Ensure project sequencing aligns with contract schedules and milestones.
• Maintain accurate trend/loading data and ensure all project documentation meets GMI standards.
• Mentor, train, and oversee Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers assigned to projects.
• Conduct employee performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with General Contractors and clients to support repeat business.
• Identify potential risks or issues early and take decisive action to protect project outcomes.
• Ensure full compliance with contract documents, specifications, company policies, and operational procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprints reading

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Team development

Tools

OST

Quick Bid

Project budgeting platforms

Document management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the overall day-to-day management of assigned projects and project teams. This role oversees full project lifecycle execution - from turnover and buyout through closeout - while mentoring Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers and maintaining strong customer relationships. The Senior Project Manager plays a critical leadership role in driving profitability, ensuring safety and quality excellence, and developing future leaders within GMI. This position requires strong operational knowledge, financial oversight, coaching ability, and a deep understanding of GMi procedures and construction practices.

What You'll Do

• Lead assigned projects from estimating turnover through closeout, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Manage project buyout, ensuring alignment between contract documents, specifications, scope, and OST/QB budgets.
• Oversee and protect project financial performance, including percent-complete tracking, labor and material audits, trend analysis, and budget alignment.
• Review contracts and approve purchase orders, change orders, vendor selections, and subcontractor invoices.
• Prepare and oversee Schedule of Values (SOV), monthly billings, change orders, and closeout documentation.
• Develop and manage project-specific Quality Control plans and verify compliance through field audits.
• Enforce GMI safety standards and partner with the Safety Director to proactively maintain safe job environments.
• Lead kickoff meetings with both internal field teams and General Contractors to align scope, budget, production goals, and sequencing.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, and operational resources with Operations and Field leadership.
• Ensure project sequencing aligns with contract schedules and agreed-upon milestones.
• Maintain accurate trend/loading data and ensure all project documentation meets GMI standards.
• Mentor, train, and oversee Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers assigned to projects.
• Conduct employee performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with General Contractors and clients to support repeat business.
• Identify potential risks or issues early and take decisive action to protect project outcomes.
• Ensure full compliance with contract documents, specifications, company policies, and operational procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Strong construction experience in drywall, metal framing, and acoustical ceiling trades.
• OSHA 30-hour certification (completed or enrolled).
• Proven leadership experience managing multiple projects and developing team members.
• Strong understanding of construction safety regulations and a history of safety excellence.
• Experience in project buyout, estimating practices, and cost control management.
• Thorough knowledge of construction contracts, specifications, and fiscal management principles.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documents.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate vendor pricing, contract scopes, and change orders.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to perform site inspections and approve installations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction software systems (OST, Quick Bid, project budgeting platforms, and document management systems).

About GMi

GMi is a 100% employee-owned, client relationship driven, turnkey drywall, framing, and acoustical commercial construction company that has been operating throughout the State of Texas since 1978 with offices in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Austin, Houston and San Antonio. GMi's market sectors include multi-family, hospitality, medical, religious, entertainment, mission critical, retail and industrial.

Learn more about us at www.gmitexas.com

Why GMi

• Company benefits such as 401K, Medical, Dental, and Vision