Senior Project Manager - Construction

Australia-Employment; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & holidays

Career growth

Diverse projects

Safety focus

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager for construction projects in Reading, PA. The role leads preconstruction through closeout, ensuring delivery on time and within budget while coordinating with superintendents, subcontractors, and clients.

You will oversee financials, risk, and documentation, while guiding project teams and maintaining client relationships to uphold the firm’s standards of safety and quality. A strong leadership presence is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive construction project management experience.
• Experience with commercial, education, multi-family, or entertainment sectors.
• Proven track record delivering multi-million-dollar projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of assigned construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• 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

Project management

Construction

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Client relationships

Risk management

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Construction

$100000 - $170000 per year | Reading, PA | On-Site | Permanent

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

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

• 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.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.