Senior Project Manager - Construction Leadership & Delivery

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company seeks a Project Manager for commercial projects in a fast-paced, team-based environment. Candidates should have 3–20+ years of experience and a proven ability to lead teams, manage schedules and costs while prioritizing safety and quality.

The role emphasizes mentorship, effective communication, subcontract buy-outs, change orders, and coordination with owners, architects and engineers on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline or related field.
• Track record delivering complex projects with minimal delays.
• Ability to lead a diverse team and mentor others.
• Strong scheduling, cost control and project accounting basics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience interfacing with owners, architects and engineers.
• Proven ability to manage change orders and subcontract buy-outs.
• Knowledge of scope writing and project definitions.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to plan, schedule and coordinate trades.
• Monitor safety, quality, schedule and budget performance.
• Interface with owners, architects, engineers and on-site management.
• Prepare and present change orders; manage subcontracting activities.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Construction principles

Communication

Innovation

Continuous improvement

Financial management

Subcontracting

Scope writing

Change orders

Scheduling

Progress tracking

Project accounting

Scheduling software

Stakeholder management

Education

BS in Engineering

Construction Management

Engineering Technology

Construction Technology

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company seeks a Project Manager for commercial projects in a fast-paced, team-based environment. Candidates should have 3–20+ years of experience and a proven ability to lead teams, manage schedules and costs while prioritizing safety and quality.

The role emphasizes mentorship, effective communication, subcontract buy-outs, change orders, and coordination with owners, architects and engineers on site.