Sr. Construction Project Manager

Brady Sullivan Properties; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Brady Sullivan Properties seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee complex construction and renovation projects from planning to completion. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage schedules, budgets, and contracts, while ensuring safety and quality and maximizing project profitability.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong communication with clients and stakeholders, and the ability to navigate fast-paced environments to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of construction PM experience, leading complex multi-phase projects.
• Experience with multimillion-dollar budgets and cross-functional teams.
• PM credentials (PMP/CCM) or OSHA certs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple construction and capital improvement projects from pre-construction through closeout.
• Oversee schedules, budgets, contracts, procurement, risk, and resource allocation.
• Forecast budgets and ensure cost controls and profitability.
• Negotiate and administer contracts with vendors and subcontractors.
• Provide executive leadership with project status reports and forecasts.

Skills

Construction management

Budgeting & forecasting

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Scheduling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in CM/Engineering/Architecture

PM certification preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

MS Project

Budgeting software

Job description

Brady Sullivan is seeking an experienced, results-driven Senior Project Manager to lead complex construction and renovation projects from planning through completion. This role is responsible for providing strategic leadership, overseeing multiple concurrent projects, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Senior Project Manager serves as a key liaison between executive leadership, clients, contractors, and internal departments while driving operational excellence and maximizing project profitability.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple construction and capital improvement projects simultaneously from pre-construction through project closeout.
• Provide strategic oversight of project schedules, budgets, contracts, procurement, risk management, and resource allocation.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain detailed project timelines to ensure all milestones and company-established completion dates are achieved.
• Prepare, manage, and forecast project budgets, ensuring cost controls and profitability objectives are consistently met.
• Negotiate, review, and administer contracts with vendors, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Direct the procurement process utilizing competitive bidding strategies to secure quality materials and services while maximizing cost efficiencies.
• Interpret and evaluate blueprints, architectural drawings, engineering documents, specifications, and project proposals to ensure compliance with design intent and company standards.
• Conduct regular project site inspections to monitor safety, quality, productivity, and adherence to project schedules.
• Lead project meetings with internal stakeholders, clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to proactively resolve issues and maintain project momentum.
• Oversee project documentation, change orders, requests for information (RFIs), submittals, and project records to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Maintenance Technicians, and field personnel assigned to projects while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, municipal officials, and internal leadership.
• Identify project risks early and implement proactive solutions to minimize schedule delays, budget impacts, and operational disruptions.
• Provide executive leadership with regular project status reports, financial updates, forecasts, and recommendations for strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, applicable building codes, OSHA regulations, and industry best practices.
• Make independent decisions with minimal supervision while effectively managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of commercial and residential construction management practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, structural systems, and general construction trades.
• Proven ability to lead multiple large-scale projects while maintaining exceptional quality, schedule, and budget performance.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and contract administration.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing project teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• High level of professionalism, diplomacy, and customer service orientation.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible construction project management experience, including leadership of complex, multi-phase projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), OSHA certifications, or other industry-recognized credentials are strongly preferred.
• Experience managing multiple project teams, subcontractors, and multimillion-dollar project budgets is highly desirable.