Senior Project Manager Construction

Sunrise Senior Living Mgmt Inc; United States; On-site; USD 124,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

Disability plans

Retirement savings plans

Employee assistance program / Discount

Paid time off, sick time, and holiday

myFlexPay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead planning, budgeting, coordination, and execution of complex new construction projects in the United States, including projects exceeding $100 million.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams of architects, engineers, contractors, and Owner Representatives to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget, aligned with Sunrise quality and design standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Excel

MS Project

Primavera P6

Smartsheet

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Why Join Sunrise Senior Living

At 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.

Senior Construction Project Manager | New Construction | $100M+ Projects

Pay Range: 124,000.00 - 155,000.00

Key Responsibilities

• Lead 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.

Qualifications

• 8+ 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.

Benefits and Compensation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
• Tuition Reimbursement

In 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 requirements.

Equal Opportunity

Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work.

At Sunrise Senior Living, we are united by a mission to champion quality of life for all seniors, and we believe we shine brightest when we support one another and those we serve.