Sr. Construction Project Manager

bradysullivan; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Brady Sullivan is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex construction and renovation projects from planning through completion. This role provides strategic leadership, overseeing multiple concurrent projects, and ensuring delivery safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities include budget management, contract administration, procurement, risk management, and cross-functional team leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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 credentials are strongly preferred.
• Experience managing multiple project teams, subcontractors, and multimillion-dollar project budgets is highly desirable.

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 milestones and completion dates are achieved.
• Prepare, manage, and forecast project budgets, ensuring cost controls and profitability objectives are met.
• Negotiate, review, and administer contracts with vendors, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Direct procurement using competitive bidding to secure quality materials while maximizing cost efficiencies.
• Interpret blueprints and specs to ensure compliance with design intent and standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor safety, quality, productivity, and adherence to schedules.
• Lead project meetings with stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain momentum.
• Oversee project documentation, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and records for accuracy and compliance.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers and field personnel, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, officials, and leadership.
• Identify risks early and implement proactive solutions to minimize delays and budget impacts.
• Provide executive leaders with status reports, forecasts, and strategic recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with policies, codes, OSHA, and industry best practices.
• Make independent decisions with minimal supervision while managing competing priorities.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Budgeting

Schedule management

Contract administration

Safety compliance

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

People development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture

High School Diploma

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.