Senior Project Manager Construction

Sunrise Senior Living; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life &Dis

Disability Plans

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid time off (PTO)

Sick time & Holiday pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead planning, budgets, coordination, and execution of complex new construction projects up to and exceeding $100 million. You will guide cross-functional teams, architects, engineers, contractors, and Owner Representatives to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to Sunrise quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in progressive construction project management, a degree in construction-related

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive construction project management experience.
• Experience managing large-scale projects and budgets.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through pre-construction to closeout.
• Manage architects, engineers, contractors, and owner representatives.
• Develop budgets, schedules, forecasts, change orders, and project costs.
• Review drawings and specifications for scope, quality, and compliance.
• Identify risks, schedule delays, cost impacts, and unforeseen conditions.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Purchasing, Interior Design, and New Openings.
• Provide leadership reporting on status, milestones, budgets, schedules, risks.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

BS in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Excel

MS Project

Primavera P6

Smartsheet

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Why Join Sunrise Senior LivingAt Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead the planning, budget, coordination, and execution of complex new construction projects up to and exceeding $100 million. This role leads cross-functional teams, architects, engineers, contractors, and external partners to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with Sunrise quality and design standards.Key ResponsibilitiesLead projects through pre-construction, design, permitting, bidding, construction, and closeout.Manage architects, engineers, consultants, general contractors, and Owner Representatives, including bidding, negotiations, contracts, and performance.Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, payment applications, change orders, and project costs.Review construction documents, drawings, specifications, and deliverables for scope, quality, and compliance.Identify and mitigate project risks, schedule delays, cost impacts, and unforeseen conditions.Partner with Operations, Finance, Purchasing, Interior Design, and New Openings.Provide leadership reporting on project status, milestones, budgets, schedules, risks, and recommendations.Ensure compliance with construction standards, contracts, permits, insurance, lien releases, and regulatory requirements.Qualifications8+ years of progressive construction project management experience.Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.Strong knowledge of construction methods, contracts, design, permitting, and bidding.Experience managing multiple large-scale construction projects and budgets.Proficiency with Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, Procore, or Autodesk Construction Cloud.Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.Approximately 20–25% travel required.Senior Construction Project Manager | New Construction | $100M+ ProjectsPay Range:124,000.00 - 155,000.00Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability PlansRetirement Savings PlansEmployee Assistant Program / Discount ProgramPaid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday paymyFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shiftTuition ReimbursementIn addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.Some benefits have eligibility requirementsApply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to WorkEqual Opportunity EmployerSunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.