Senior Project Manager | High-Impact Projects

Michael Page; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will manage client relationships, coordinate project teams, and drive financial performance across multiple sites.

The role demands strong scheduling and budgeting skills, experience with ground-up and occupied-campus projects, and proficiency with Procore and other industry tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience (PM level).
• 10+ years of commercial construction project management experience preferred (Senior PM level).
• Proven experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Ground-up construction experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with additions, renovations, or occupied-campus projects is highly desirable.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, and cost control experience.
• Ability to manage client relationships and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Experience overseeing field operations and working closely with Superintendents.
• Backgrounds with general contractors preferred; candidates from MEP subcontractors or business ownership backgrounds considered if they have full project lifecycle experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading commercial construction projects from preconstruction through project closeout.
• Managing project schedules, budgets, contracts, and overall financial performance.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Coordinating and overseeing project teams, including Superintendents and support staff.
• Driving project execution while maintaining quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, estimates, and project documentation.
• Identifying and resolving project challenges and potential risks.
• Managing procurement, subcontractor coordination, and change order processes.
• Tracking project progress and communicating updates to company leadership.
• Supporting business growth through strong client relationships and repeat business opportunities.
• Contributing to operational improvements and helping shape future growth of the organization.
• Senior-level candidates: providing leadership across multiple projects and mentoring developing team members.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client relations

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Sage/Timberline

Foundation

Raken

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

Join a well-established general contractor as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, leading commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role offers the opportunity to manage client relationships, oversee project teams, drive financial performance, and eventually grow into a senior leadership position.

This privately owned construction company has built a strong reputation through decades of successful project delivery and long-standing client relationships. Known for its collaborative culture and entrepreneurial mindset, the organization offers employees significant visibility, influence, and opportunities for career growth.

Description

The Project Manager / Senior Project Manager will be responsible for:

• Leading commercial construction projects from preconstruction through project closeout.
• Managing project schedules, budgets, contracts, and overall financial performance.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Coordinating and overseeing project teams, including Superintendents and support staff.
• Driving project execution while maintaining quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, estimates, and project documentation.
• Identifying and proactively resolving project challenges and potential risks.
• Managing procurement, subcontractor coordination, and change order processes.
• Tracking project progress and communicating updates to company leadership.
• Supporting business growth through strong client relationships and repeat business opportunities.
• Contributing to operational improvements and helping shape the future growth of the organization.
• For senior-level candidates, providing leadership across multiple projects and mentoring developing team members.

Profile

A successful Senior Project Manager should have:

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience (PM level).
• 10+ years of commercial construction project management experience preferred (Senior PM level).
• Proven experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Ground-up construction experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with additions, renovations, or occupied-campus projects is highly desirable.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, and cost control experience.
• Ability to manage client relationships and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Experience overseeing field operations and working closely with Superintendents.
• Proficiency with Procore, Sage/Timberline, Foundation, Raken, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Backgrounds with general contractors preferred; candidates from MEP subcontractors or business ownership backgrounds will also be considered if they possess full project lifecycle management experience.

Job Offer

Reasons to apply for this Project Manager / Senior Project Manager role:

• Direct career path into senior leadership and executive-level responsibility.
• Opportunity to manage high-profile K-12, municipal, and public-sector construction projects.
• Family-oriented culture with direct access to company leadership and decision-makers.
• Strong project pipeline with significant growth opportunities across the region.
• Flexible compensation structure, company vehicle/allowance, and comprehensive benefits package.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.