Senior Project Manager (Post Construction)

Jobot; Montgomery Village (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K match

Paid holidays and paid vacation

Company allowances

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Post Construction) in Montgomery Village, MD to lead field operations for commercial cleaning post-construction projects. The role focuses on delivering safe, on-time work within budget while building strong client and subcontractor relationships.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction/project operations, reads drawings, and can manage scheduling, budgets, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing construction projects or operations in a similar role.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
• Experience with scheduling, manpower planning, budgeting, and cost control.
• Familiarity with submittals, RFPs, RFIs, and OSHA/safety regulations.
• Strong communication, organization, decision-making, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field execution of projects, ensuring contract specs, quality, safety, and client expectations are met.
• Develop daily schedules and forecast manpower needs at least one week in advance.
• Coordinate with superintendents, foremen, laborers, PMs, subcontractors, and trades for efficiency.
• Review drawings, plans, specs, and scopes to understand project requirements.
• Conduct pre-project site visits to assess logistics, safety, and risks.
• Lead handoffs from office to field with clear communication of labor and methods.
• Monitor progress, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Track finances with PMs to control costs and protect margins.
• Coordinate equipment rentals and field resources as needed.
• Mentor field personnel and promote accountability and teamwork.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, quality standards, and OSHA regulations.
• Address change orders and negotiate resolutions while maintaining client relationships.
• Oversee punch-list and project closeout, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Establish feedback processes to improve field operations.

Skills

Leadership

Reading drawings

Scheduling

Budgeting

Communication

OSHA knowledge

MS Office

English fluency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Project Manager (Post Construction)

$115000 - $160000 per year | Montgomery Village, MD | On-site | Permanent

Senior Project Manager (Post Construction) / True Leadership opportunity and path / Commercial cleaning POST construction

A bit about us:

We are a growing specialty contracting organization focused on delivering high-quality project execution, operational efficiency, and exceptional customer service. Our team works closely with clients, subcontractors, and field personnel to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Why join us?

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K match
• Paid holidays and paid vacation
• Company allowances

Other things to consider:

• Leadership Opportunity: Take ownership of field operations and help lead and develop a team of superintendents, foremen, and field personnel.
• Operational Impact: Play a key role in improving scheduling, manpower planning, project execution, and overall efficiency.
• Financial Accountability: Work alongside project management to control costs, protect profit margins, and maximize project performance.
• Client Relationships: Build strong partnerships with clients, subcontractors, and other trades while ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Career Growth: Help strengthen operational processes and contribute to the organization's continued growth.

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Oversee field execution of projects, ensuring work meets contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and client expectations.
• Develop daily schedules and forecast manpower needs at least one week in advance, adjusting resources as project demands change.
• Coordinate closely with superintendents, foremen, laborers, project managers, subcontractors, and other trades to ensure efficient project execution.
• Review architectural drawings, project plans, specifications, and scopes of work to understand project requirements.
• Conduct pre-project site visits to evaluate logistics, safety concerns, equipment needs, and potential risks.
• Lead project handoffs from the office to the field, ensuring labor, project details, and execution methods are clearly communicated.
• Monitor project progress, identify schedule deviations, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with project management to track project finances, control costs, and maintain target profit margins.
• Coordinate equipment rentals and other field resources as needed.
• Lead, mentor, and develop field personnel, promoting accountability, teamwork, and strong performance.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, quality control standards, company procedures, and applicable OSHA and safety regulations.
• Address subcontractor scope issues, manage change orders, and negotiate resolutions while maintaining positive client relationships.
• Oversee punch-list completion and ensure successful project closeout and customer satisfaction.
• Establish effective communication and feedback processes to continuously improve field operations.

Qualifications:

• At least 5+ years of experience managing construction projects or in a similar operations management role; cleaning or specialty cleaning experience is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and hold field teams accountable for performance.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
• Experience with project scheduling, manpower planning, budgeting, and cost control.
• Familiarity with material submittals, requests for proposals (RFPs), and requests for information (RFIs).
• Knowledge of construction practices, project processes, OSHA requirements, and applicable safety regulations.
• Strong communication, organization, decision-making, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license required.
• OSHA 30 certification is preferred but not required.
• Fluency in English required; Spanish language skills are a plus.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.