Senior Project Manager — Commercial Construction

Orion Placement; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex commercial construction programs in a dynamic, client-facing capacity. You will own project performance, develop relationships with owners and architects, and serve as the senior onsite and in-boardroom ambassador for the firm.

With 8+ years of experience, you will mentor junior PMs and engineers, oversee budget and schedule control, and drive new business opportunities while representing the company at the executive level.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive commercial construction project management experience.
• Four-year degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent; equivalent field experience considered.
• Thorough understanding of construction industry practices, processes, estimating, scheduling, and financial management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and develop new business.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior PMs or project engineers.
• Advanced problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills; persuasive, polished, and able to represent the company at the executive level.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and industry-specific project management software.
• Valid driver's license in good standing required.

Responsibilities

• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards across your assigned portfolio; set the tone for how work gets done.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with owners, architects, and developers — negotiate, pursue, and secure new business opportunities on behalf of the company.
• Monitor and control construction through administrative direction of on-site superintendents — keep projects on schedule and on budget, and intervene decisively when situations require it.
• Represent the company in project meetings, client presentations, and project interviews; serve as the senior face of the firm in the field and in the boardroom.
• Manage the financial aspects of contracts — fees, rental equipment, income, expenses — protecting the company's interests while preserving strong client relationships.
• Supervise and mentor project managers and project engineers; invest in their development and hold the team to a high standard.
• Assist in labor negotiations and strategy meetings as needed.
• Support company growth initiatives through participation in business development activities.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Negotiation

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Step into a senior leadership role at a nationally ranked commercial construction firm with 40+ years of history and $7B+ in delivered projects across 34 states — a company with the scale and reputation to take your career to the next level
• Own both the work and the relationships — this role carries full responsibility for project performance and client development, giving you the authority and visibility that senior PMs deserve
• Play a direct role in growing the business: you'll be in front of owners, architects, and developers, negotiating and securing new work — not just executing someone else's pipeline
• Mentor and develop the next generation of project managers; this is a role for someone who leads people as naturally as they lead projects
• Work in a culture consistently described by employees as more flexible and collaborative than anywhere else they've worked — empowered, supported, and built for long-term careers
• Competitive compensation package with strong earning potential commensurate with experience
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

Location: On-site in Leawood, Kansas. You'll be embedded at the center of a growing regional operation, close to clients, projects, and the team you lead.

Note: Candidates must have 8+ years of commercial construction project management experience. Candidates without a GC or construction management background will not be considered.

About Us

We are a $700M+ commercial construction and real estate development firm with more than four decades of experience delivering complex new construction and renovation projects across 34 states. With offices across the Midwest, we remain a market leader in our core markets — and we've built that reputation one project and one relationship at a time. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards across your assigned portfolio; set the tone for how work gets done
• Initiate and maintain relationships with owners, architects, and developers — negotiate, pursue, and secure new business opportunities on behalf of the company
• Monitor and control construction through administrative direction of on-site superintendents — keep projects on schedule and on budget, and intervene decisively when situations require it
• Represent the company in project meetings, client presentations, and project interviews; serve as the senior face of the firm in the field and in the boardroom
• Manage the financial aspects of contracts — fees, rental equipment, income, expenses — protecting the company's interests while preserving strong client relationships
• Supervise and mentor project managers and project engineers; invest in their development and hold the team to a high standard
• Assist in labor negotiations and strategy meetings as needed
• Support company growth initiatives through participation in business development activities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive commercial construction project management experience
• Four-year degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent; equivalent field experience considered
• Thorough understanding of construction industry practices, processes, estimating, scheduling, and financial management
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and develop new business
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior PMs or project engineers
• Advanced problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills; persuasive, polished, and able to represent the company at the executive level
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and industry-specific project management software
• Valid driver's license in good standing required

Why You'll Love Working Here

At this company, senior project managers aren't just executors — they're leaders, relationship-builders, and business developers. You'll have the autonomy to run your projects your way, the backing of an experienced team, and the opportunity to shape both your career and the company's growth trajectory. The culture is one of genuine flexibility, mutual support, and long-term investment in the people who show up and do great work. If you're ready to lead at the highest level, this is the place.