Senior Project Manager - Construction

Jobot

Reading (Berks County)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 170,000

Full time

11 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Benefits package
Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Jobot in Reading, United States seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex construction projects across commercial, education, entertainment, and multi-family sectors. You will oversee preconstruction through closeout, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of construction project management experience, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of scheduling, cost management, and safety.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of progressive experience in construction project management, with a focus on commercial, education, multi-family, or entertainment projects.
  • Proven track record successfully delivering complex, multi-million-dollar construction projects on time and within budget
  • Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, scheduling, and cost management
  • Experience with construction management, design/build, and general contracting delivery methods
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high attention to detail and safety standards

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all aspects of assigned construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget
  • Oversee project financials, including budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and profitability
  • Coordinate with superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to maintain clear communication and resolve issues proactively
  • Ensure all work complies with contract specifications, quality standards, safety regulations, and project schedules
  • Manage risk, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation
  • Provide leadership and direction to project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact and representing the organization with professionalism and integrity
  • Conduct regular site visits, progress meetings, and performance reviews to drive project success
  • Contribute to preconstruction efforts, including estimating, scheduling, and value engineering as needed

Skills

Construction project management
Leadership
Communication
Problem-solving

Job description

Job details:


Join a dynamic construction team as a Senior Project Manager where you'll lead complex, high-impact builds across commercial, education, entertainment, and multi-family sectors.


Salary: $100,000 - $170,000 per year


This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kris Leishman


A bit about us:

A dynamic leader in the construction industry with an 80-year legacy of building trust through high-quality general construction, construction management, design/build, preconstruction, and renovation services. Focused on complex projects in entertainment, multi-family, commercial, and education sectors, this organization emphasizes professionalism, attention to detail, safety, teamwork, and delivering projects on time and within budget.


Why join us:


  • Competitive salary $100,000–$170,000+ DOE with bonus eligibility

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Generous PTO and paid holidays

  • Career growth and development opportunities in a family-oriented, values-driven environment

  • Opportunity to work on diverse, impactful projects that shape communities

  • Strong focus on safety, quality, collaboration, and work-life balance


Job Details

Job Details / Responsibilities


  • Lead and manage all aspects of assigned construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget

  • Oversee project financials, including budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and profitability

  • Coordinate with superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to maintain clear communication and resolve issues proactively

  • Ensure all work complies with contract specifications, quality standards, safety regulations, and project schedules

  • Manage risk, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation

  • Provide leadership and direction to project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact and representing the organization with professionalism and integrity

  • Conduct regular site visits, progress meetings, and performance reviews to drive project success

  • Contribute to preconstruction efforts, including estimating, scheduling, and value engineering as needed


Qualifications


  • 8+ years of progressive experience in construction project management, with a focus on commercial, education, multi-family, or entertainment projects

  • Proven track record successfully delivering complex, multi-million-dollar construction projects on time and within budget

  • Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, scheduling, and cost management

  • Experience with construction management, design/build, and general contracting delivery methods

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high attention to detail and safety standards


Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.


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