Senior Project Manager — Design/Build Leader (Indy)

McFarland Construction US; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) matching

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Health Savings Account

PTO after first pay cycle

Flexible benefits

Referral bonus

Charitable matching

Job summary

McFarland Construction in Indianapolis seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget.

You will mentor the Indiana PM team, set office structure with exec leadership, pursue Midwest business opportunities, and partner with HR on talent development, while maintaining strong client and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of commercial construction project management
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams or field operations
• Strong design/build or general contracting experience
• Procore experience strongly preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel as required within assigned projects

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight across all active Indiana projects, ensuring schedule, budget, safety, and quality standards are met.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the Indiana project management team, including Senior Project Managers and Project Managers, to ensure alignment and strong team dynamics.
• Own the office's organizational structure and role clarity, working with executive leadership to keep expectations and responsibilities well defined.
• Identify and pursue new business development opportunities in the Midwest market; build and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and community partners.
• Partner with HR and executive leadership on recruiting, hiring, and developing project management talent to build long-term bench strength.
• Monitor team workload and morale; proactively address retention risks and support a healthy, sustainable working environment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the Indiana office and McFarland executive leadership, providing regular updates on project and office performance.
• Oversee project financials, including budgets, forecasting, and profitability, in partnership with project accounting; adapt strategy as needed.

Skills

PM leadership

Design/Build

Procore

MS Office

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Job description

McFarland Construction in Indianapolis seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget.

You will mentor the Indiana PM team, set office structure with exec leadership, pursue Midwest business opportunities, and partner with HR on talent development, while maintaining strong client and vendor relationships.