Senior Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation package

Incentive programs

Health insurance

401(k) match

PTO and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

SLS Consultants is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Owner's Representative to lead large-scale commercial and mission-critical projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will serve as the client's trusted advisor and on-the-ground leader, coordinating with design teams and contractors to deliver on time and on budget.

The role offers relocation support for the right candidate, a premier compensation package, incentives, comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) with match, generous PTO,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in construction management or owners representation on large-scale projects.
• Experience overseeing preconstruction through turnover and closeout.
• Strong skills in scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and risk management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Trade-based construction background with field leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead owner’s representative and project management services across all phases of project delivery.
• Develop and manage master schedules and critical path milestones.
• Prepare and monitor budgets including hard costs, soft costs, contingencies, and forecasts.
• Oversee procurement, bids, GMP reviews, and negotiations.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and stakeholders to drive milestones.
• Lead constructability reviews and value engineering.
• Manage contractors, owner-direct vendors, and equipment throughout construction.
• Direct change management, cost control, schedule analysis, risk mitigation, and issue resolution.
• Oversee QA/QC, document control, pay applications, and reporting.
• Lead turnover, closeout, punch list, final accounting, and handoff.

Skills

Schedule management

Budgeting

Cost control

Change management

Contract oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

****Relocation package for the right individual. ****

SLS Consultants is one of the fastest growing real estate development and construction consulting firms in the industry today. We are embedded in the ever-expanding Data Center market, as well as Advanced Manufacturing, Life Science, and Healthcare asset classes. As we enter the next phase of our growth journey, we are hyper focused on providing career opportunities for our employees, maintaining our quality and culture, and consistently delivering excellence for our clients. Join SLS to fast-track your career, maximize your industry impact, and partner with iconic brands to build the digital infrastructure of tomorrow!

We are currently looking for a Senior Project Manager / Owner's Representative to join our growing team. In this role, you will serve as the client's trusted advisor and on-the-ground leader, managing large-scale commercial and mission critical projects from preconstruction through final closeout.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead owner's representative and project management services throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Establish and manage master project schedules, critical path milestones, and execution strategy.
• Develop, monitor, and report on project budgets including hard costs, soft costs, contingencies, and forecasting.
• Oversee contractor procurement, bidding activities, GMP reviews, and contract negotiations.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and stakeholders to drive design and permitting milestones.
• Lead constructability reviews and value engineering efforts.
• Manage general contractors, owner-direct vendors, and equipment suppliers throughout construction.
• Direct change management, cost control, schedule analysis, risk mitigation, and issue resolution efforts.
• Oversee QA/QC programs, document control processes, pay application reviews, and project reporting.
• Lead project turnover, closeout, punch list completion, final accounting, and owner handoff activities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 10+ years of construction management, owner's representation, or project management experience on large-scale commercial, industrial, mission critical, energy, or heavy EP projects.
• Proven experience managing projects from preconstruction through commissioning, turnover, and final closeout.
• Strong expertise in project scheduling, budgeting, cost control, change management, and contractor oversight.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Trade-based construction background with progressive field leadership experience strongly preferred.

What SLS Offers You

• A premier compensation package designed to attract and retain top-tier industry talent.
• Participation in incentive programs tied to firm growth and milestones.
• Top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance coverage options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with an immediate corporate matching contribution.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Monthly structured learning opportunities and professional development.