Senior Project Manager - Lead Projects, Grow Clients

Orion Placement; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex commercial construction programs in a dynamic, client-facing capacity. You will own project performance, develop relationships with owners and architects, and serve as the senior onsite and in-boardroom ambassador for the firm.

With 8+ years of experience, you will mentor junior PMs and engineers, oversee budget and schedule control, and drive new business opportunities while representing the company at the executive level.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive commercial construction project management experience.
• Four-year degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent; equivalent field experience considered.
• Thorough understanding of construction industry practices, processes, estimating, scheduling, and financial management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and develop new business.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior PMs or project engineers.
• Advanced problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills; persuasive, polished, and able to represent the company at the executive level.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and industry-specific project management software.
• Valid driver's license in good standing required.

Responsibilities

• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards across your assigned portfolio; set the tone for how work gets done.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with owners, architects, and developers — negotiate, pursue, and secure new business opportunities on behalf of the company.
• Monitor and control construction through administrative direction of on-site superintendents — keep projects on schedule and on budget, and intervene decisively when situations require it.
• Represent the company in project meetings, client presentations, and project interviews; serve as the senior face of the firm in the field and in the boardroom.
• Manage the financial aspects of contracts — fees, rental equipment, income, expenses — protecting the company's interests while preserving strong client relationships.
• Supervise and mentor project managers and project engineers; invest in their development and hold the team to a high standard.
• Assist in labor negotiations and strategy meetings as needed.
• Support company growth initiatives through participation in business development activities.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Negotiation

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex commercial construction programs in a dynamic, client-facing capacity. You will own project performance, develop relationships with owners and architects, and serve as the senior onsite and in-boardroom ambassador for the firm.

With 8+ years of experience, you will mentor junior PMs and engineers, oversee budget and schedule control, and drive new business opportunities while representing the company at the executive level.