Senior Project Manager - NC

New South Construction; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

New South Construction seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead multiple construction projects in Durham, NC. You will coordinate project teams, manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and clear communication with owners, architects, and subcontractors. Travel may be required to support project pursuits and site visits.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams.
• Knowledge of cost control and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects and project managers concurrently.
• Set safety, quality, schedule, cost and owner relationship goals.
• Reviews project proposals or plans to determine time frame, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project.
• Manages the financial aspects of contracts.
• Monitors and reports project cost and schedule performance; recommends corrective actions if needed.
• Leads project coordination meetings.

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions on this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Communicate with individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing (e.g. customers, suppliers, employees). Maintain relationships to ensure needs are met and problems/conflicts are resolved.

Job Details

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions on this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Communicate with individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing (e.g. customers, suppliers, employees). Maintain relationships to ensure needs are met and problems/conflicts are resolved.

Manages multiple projects and Project Managers concurrently.

Sets safety, quality, schedule, cost and owner relationship goals.

Reviews project proposals or plans to determine time frame, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project.

Manages the financial aspects of contracts.

Monitors and reports project cost and schedule performance; recommends corrective actions if needed.

Ensures preparation of cost estimates, value engineering, constructability reviews, scope development, and project bidding procedures.

Assists Project Manager with problem of conflict resolution.

Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required; prepares project reports for management, owners, or others.

Manages the scope of work and contract documents.

Identifies and resolves potential claims with subcontractors/suppliers.

Leads project coordination meetings.

Monthly reviews with project team and submit Monthly Project Review Form to Vice President and Executive Vice President.

Ensures adherence to insurance, safety, and labor relations regulations.

Leads QA/QC implementation; monitors and ensures quality control.

Involvement with Preconstruction in project pursuits; review of project, subcontractors, staffing and other general contractors.

Ability to take leadership roles internal and external of the organization.

Understand role in sales, marketing and interviews.

Establishes and maintains positive relationships with key owners and architects.

Fosters team camaraderie; mentors project personnel; assures each person understand their role on the project.

Documents best practices to share with other projects; ensures best construction methods are being used.

Directs and ensures timely completion of project close-out activities.

Protects and promotes the interests of the Company; ensures all compensation for work performed is received.

Champion and mentor team development through training and performance appraisals.

Communicates and reinforces the Company vision, mission, and values.

Must be willing to travel if required.