Senior Project Manager - Design Build

PMSJOBS; North Olmsted (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Opportunities for Advancement

Job summary

A prominent contracting and design firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager in North Olmsted, Ohio, to lead commercial projects ranging from $2 million to $10 million. This role requires significant experience in Design-Build projects and strong leadership skills, including financial management and client relations. The position is office-based, demanding regular site visits and effective team coordination. Benefits include performance bonuses, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial construction Project Management experience.
• Direct experience in Design-Build projects is required.
• Strong financial management and subcontractor coordination skills.
• Strong financial management, subcontractor coordination, and contract administration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and leadership abilities.
• MS Project, Procore, Smartsheet, and Bluebeam proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Full accountability for project performance including schedule and budget.
• Lead and coordinate project teams including APMs and subcontractors.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Drive design-build collaboration across preconstruction, design development, and value engineering.
• Manage project execution across all delivery methods with emphasis on design-build leadership.
• Oversee buyout, contract administration, cost control, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Lead change management and ensure proactive, transparent communication.
• Mentor Assistant Project Managers into confident, independent leaders.
• Conduct regular site visits to verify quality, progress and alignment with project goals.

Skills

Commercial construction experience

Design-Build project experience

Financial management skills

Subcontractor coordination

Communication skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Tools

MS Project

Procore

Smartsheet

Bluebeam

Job description

Our client, a commercial general contracting and design-build firm established over 50 years, is seeking an experienced, passionate, and highly skilled Senior Project Manager to lead project teams from their new office in North Olmsted, Ohio.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the design and construction of commercial projects ranging from $2 million to $10 million, with a strong emphasis on design-build delivery.

Our core work includes churches, schools, medical facilities, and similar institutional/commercial projects, as well as pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) and related structures. Experience in these project types—or closely related markets—is essential.

You will serve as the primary client contact and take full ownership of project outcomes, including schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction. This is an office-based leadership role with regular local site visits (projects are typically within one hour of the office).

Key Responsibilities

• Full accountability for project performance including schedule, budget, quality, safety, and client satisfaction
• Lead and coordinate project teams including APMs, Superintendents, designers, and subcontractors
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong, trust-based relationships
• Drive design-build collaboration, providing input during preconstruction, design development, and value engineering
• Manage project execution across all delivery methods, with emphasis on design-build leadership
• Oversee buyout, contract administration, cost control, forecasting, and financial performance
• Lead change management and ensure proactive, transparent communication with all stakeholders
• Mentor and develop Assistant Project Managers into confident, independent leaders
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure quality, progress, and alignment with project goals

Qualifications (Must-Have Experience)

• 7+ years of commercial construction Project Management experience
  • Direct experience in Design-Build projects is required
  • Proven experience with churches, schools, medical facilities, pre-engineered metal buildings, or closely related project types
  • Candidates without this type of experience will not be considered
• Demonstrated success delivering projects in the $1M–$10M range (Design-Build)
• Strong financial management, subcontractor coordination, and contract administration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Relationship-driven leader with strong problem-solving capabilities—not just a task manager
• Proficiency with MS Project, Procore, Smartsheet, and Bluebeam preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail with strong planning and decision-making abilities

Work Environment & Location

• Office-based role in North Olmsted, Ohio
• Projects are local (typically within a one-hour radius)
• Regular site visits required (can vary by project, often multiple visits per month)
• Not a travel-heavy or project-based remote role—consistent in-office presence is required

Benefits

• Performance Bonus
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Opportunities for Advancement