Senior Project Manager Construction

Calculated Hire; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid time off

Company holidays

EAP

Job summary

Calculated Hire seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead full lifecycle construction projects, from preconstruction to closeout, reporting to Construction leadership. You will own budgets, schedules, contracts, risk, and quality, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with Development, Architects, and subcontractors.

The role requires strong financial acumen, risk management, and extensive Procore experience to drive successful project outcomes in a complex construction

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading full lifecycle construction projects.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets and schedules.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Contract negotiation and change order management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from preconstruction through closeout with accountability for schedule, cost, and quality.
• Serve as liaison among Development, Architects, ownership, and subcontractors.
• Own and manage construction contracts and change orders.
• Develop preconstruction strategies including design review and constructability analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Job description

Our industry leading construction client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle of assigned construction projects, from preconstruction and design coordination through on-site execution and final closeout. Reporting to the Vice President of Construction, you will serve as the primary point of accountability for project performance, owning the budget, schedule, contracts, risk management, quality, and overall financial success. This role requires close collaboration with Development, Construction leadership, Architects, Superintendents, subcontractors, and other stakeholders, while directly mentoring and developing Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers. You will be responsible for project strategy, contract and buyout management, documentation and compliance, procurement and utility coordination, and driving project closeout. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, financial acumen, risk management, and expertise with construction project-management systems, particularly Procore.

What You'll Do

• Lead assigned construction projects from conceptual/preconstruction stages through construction, turnover, and closeout, maintaining accountability for schedule, cost, quality, and overall project performance
• Serve as the primary project liaison between the Development Team, Architects, Ownership, Construction Executives, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders
• Own and manage the project's primary construction contract and general conditions, including scope negotiations, contract amendments, and change orders
• Develop and execute preconstruction strategies, including design review, constructability analysis, phasing, sequencing, AHJ requirements, project logistics, and coordination with Development and field leadership
• Maintain strong knowledge of construction documents, geotechnical reports, project specifications, and site conditions to identify and address potential design, constructability, code, cost, or scheduling concerns
• Own the project's buyout strategy, including bid requirements, subcontractor qualification, scope development, buyout forecasting, and recommendations for subcontract awards
• Oversee the submittal process and ensure timely, accurate documentation and communication within Procore
• Partner with the Project Superintendent to review and approve weekly schedule updates, address subcontractor performance issues, and maintain overall schedule integrity
• Lead recurring project meetings, including OAC, subcontractor, staff, coordination, and safety meetings, while establishing clear expectations and accountability across the project team
• Direct project procurement and material lead-time strategy, including early procurement decisions when necessary to protect the schedule or budget
• Coordinate utility activities and related project infrastructure, including power, meters, joint trenching, and utility-provider conflicts
• Ensure subcontractors, general contractors, and applicable vendors maintain required insurance compliance throughout the project lifecycle
• Maintain project documentation standards, including drawing logs, project files, change orders, reporting, and other documentation within Procore
• Manage project forecasting, including turn schedules and anticipated move-in dates, to support broader construction and staffing decisions
• Own the monthly change-order process, ensuring appropriate review, approval, submission, and accounting coordination
• Lead project closeout, including final documentation, retainage review, turnover requirements, and final project completion
• Mentor, train, and develop assigned Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers
• Maintain full accountability for the project's P&L and financial performance, communicating variances and project performance directly to the Vice President of Construction
• Identify project risks early, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively elevate significant issues to Construction leadership
• Serve as the senior escalation point for subcontractor disputes, claims, performance issues, and other project challenges
• Support preconstruction and business-development efforts for future opportunities through budgeting, constructability reviews, and project-planning input

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Extensive experience managing full lifecycle construction projects, including preconstruction, execution, and closeout
• Proven ability to lead project teams and mentor Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers
• Strong ownership of project budgets, schedules, contracts, and financial performance (P&L responsibility)
• Demonstrated expertise in subcontractor/vendor management, contract negotiations, and change order processes
• Ability to identify and resolve constructability, sequencing, design, and project-risk issues
• Experience collaborating with Development, Architecture, field operations, and executive leadership
• Proficiency with construction project management software, especially Procore
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team development skills
• Strong knowledge of construction documents, specifications, and site conditions

Disclaimer

Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Calculated Hire offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.