Senior Project Manager — Lead High-Value Commercial Builds

Henderson Scott US; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Vehicle allowance or company vehicle

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Continuing education and professional

Job summary

Henderson Scott US is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager/Project Executive to independently lead high-profile commercial and financial institution projects in the Houston market. You will mentor PMs, collaborate with operations leadership, and drive project execution from preconstruction through closeout.

The ideal candidate has a strong commercial construction background, proven leadership, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining financial performance and client

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in commercial construction project management.
• Proven ability to independently manage large-scale commercial projects.
• Experience delivering complex projects in financial institutions, municipal, aviation, healthcare, or education.
• Strong budgeting, cost controls, scheduling, forecasting, and contracts.
• Experience leading project teams and coordinating with field Superintendents.
• Mentoring PMs is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of project delivery from preconstruction through owner turnover.
• Serve as primary point of contact for owners, architects, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, forecasting, contracts, and financial performance.
• Oversee complex commercial and public-sector projects ranging from $10M-$100M+.
• Partner with Superintendents and field leadership to keep projects on schedule and budget.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project management staff at Senior PM/PX level.
• Support operational initiatives and drive consistency across teams.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, buyout, contracts, and change orders.
• Lead OAC meetings and maintain proactive stakeholder communication.
• Identify risks and drive mitigation strategies for successful outcomes.
• Oversee closeout, commissioning, and final documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Scheduling & forecasting

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Mentorship & team development

Communication & negotiation

Risk management

Education

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

Job description

Henderson Scott US is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager/Project Executive to independently lead high-profile commercial and financial institution projects in the Houston market. You will mentor PMs, collaborate with operations leadership, and drive project execution from preconstruction through closeout.

The ideal candidate has a strong commercial construction background, proven leadership, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining financial performance and client