Senior Project Manager - Charlotte - Commercial

Michael Page US; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

401K

Bonus opportunities

Profit sharing potential

Leadership pathway to Director of Ops

Job summary

MPI seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead major commercial and civic construction projects in Charlotte. You will oversee project teams, mentor staff, and drive budgeting, scheduling, risk management and client relations to ensure profitable outcomes.

The role offers a clear leadership path, with potential progression to Director of Operations as the Charlotte operation scales and new work is secured.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager or Project Executive in commercial construction.
• Strong track record managing ground-up and renovation projects.
• Experience overseeing project financials, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships.
• Ability to lead teams, mentor junior staff, and balance execution with business goals.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of commercial, civic, institutional, and private projects from preconstruction to closeout.
• Manage project teams including PMs, superintendents, subcontractors, and clients.
• Mentor and develop growing project management staff.
• Drive planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and financial performance.
• Build relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and industry partners.
• Support business development through networking and community involvement.
• Collaborate with preconstruction and operations to pursue new work.
• Establish processes and best practices to support market growth.
• Serve as leadership partner in scaling the Charlotte-area operation.
• Transition to broader operations leadership with potential Director of Operations.

Skills

Senior leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Client relationships

Mentorship

Communication

Operational mindset

Job description

• Leadership path
• Help shape a growing Charlotte market presence

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected, long-established commercial construction firm with a strong reputation for quality, stability, and employee retention. The organization combines the resources of a large regional contractor with a people-first culture that emphasizes leadership development, collaboration, and long-term career growth.

Job Description

• Lead the successful execution of commercial, civic, institutional, and private-sector construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage project teams, including Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and client stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to developing project management staff.
• Drive project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and financial performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and local industry partners.
• Support business development efforts through networking, industry engagement, and community involvement.
• Collaborate with preconstruction and operations teams to pursue and secure new work.
• Help establish operational processes and best practices that support continued market growth.
• Serve as a trusted leadership partner in scaling an expanding Charlotte-area operation.
• Transition over time into broader operational leadership responsibilities with potential advancement to Director of Operations.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Must-Have Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager, Project Executive, or similar leadership role within commercial construction.
• Strong background managing ground-up and/or renovation construction projects.
• Experience overseeing project financials, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and mentor Project Managers and other construction professionals.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
• Strong operational mindset with the ability to balance project execution and business objectives.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and cultural alignment with a collaborative organization.

Preferred Experience

• Established relationships within the Charlotte, North Carolina construction market.
• Experience delivering public-sector, municipal, education, healthcare, civic, detention, or commercial projects.
• Track record supporting office growth, business development, or market expansion initiatives.
• Interest in pursuing a future operations leadership or Director-level career path.

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation between $125K-$150K
• Strong car allowance
• 401K
• Join a financially stable and highly respected contractor with nearly a century of industry success.
• Step into a leadership role with a clearly defined pathway to Director of Operations.
• Lead a strong pipeline of current and future projects across both public and private sectors.
• Earn a competitive compensation package with bonus opportunities, vehicle allowance, and long-term profit-sharing potential.
• Be part of a values-driven culture that prioritizes character, leadership development, employee retention, and career advancement.

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