Sr. Project Manager

3i; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Drug- and smoke-free workplace

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

3i is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to lead commercial and public-sector construction projects from preconstruction through closeout in Dallas, TX.

You will manage planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, contracts, documentation, safety, and stakeholder communication with autonomy to protect client relationships and project outcomes. The role demands deep industry knowledge, strong leadership, and a proven track record in large, complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent
• 9+ years in senior PM/leadership roles in commercial/public construction
• Strong knowledge of plans, contracts, and project controls
• Experience with public-sector work preferred
• PMP certification preferred (not required)

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Lead OAC and coordination meetings
• Set expectations, remove obstacles, and ensure accountability
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, and procurement
• Prepare payment applications and review subcontractor billing
• Ensure compliance with plans, specs, permits, and public procurement rules
• Coordinate inspections, closeout, and warranty turnover
• Drive safety, quality, and client satisfaction throughout project lifecycle

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Problem solving

Ownership/autonomy

Client management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Projects

MS Office

Job description

Job Purpose Paragraph

The Sr. Project Manager leads commercial and public-sector construction projects from preconstruction handoff through closeout. This role owns planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, contracts, documentation, safety coordination, quality, and stakeholder communication. The Sr. Project Manager works with appropriate autonomy, identifies risks early, and brings practical, creative, safety-first solutions that protect the client relationship, project outcome, and 3i profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Client Management

• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams; lead OAC and coordination meetings.

• Set clear expectations, coordinate field and office teams, remove obstacles, and hold team members and trade partners accountable.

• Communicate project status, decisions, milestones, risks, and recommended actions accurately and promptly.

• Maintain professionalism and responsiveness consistent with 3i’s brand and values

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead project startup, scope review, execution planning, procurement planning, and schedule development in partnership with the Superintendent.

• Monitor progress, sequencing, quality, and constraints; adjust work plans as conditions change.

• Assess problems, identify root causes and impacts, and implement timely solutions that protect safety, schedule, cost, quality, and contractual obligations.

Financial Management & Contract Administration

• Develop and manage budgets, GMPs, cost-loaded schedules, cash flow, forecasts, KPIs, and project profitability.

• Prepare owner payment applications; review subcontractor billing, lien releases, and insurance compliance.

• Manage contracts, purchase orders, procurement, PCOs, change orders, and cost recovery; elevate material exposure with options and recommendations.

Compliance, Closeout & Project Controls

• Maintain accurate, timely, audit-ready RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, correspondence, decision logs, change logs, and procurement records in Procore or equivalent software.

• Ensure compliance with plans, specifications, permits, contract requirements, public-owner procurement/reporting rules, and applicable bond requirements.

• Set and reinforce safety expectations with field leadership and subcontractors; ensure required safety documentation is distributed and maintained.

• Coordinate inspections, punch list, substantial completion, O&M manuals, warranties, as-builts, owner training, final acceptance, and warranty turnover.

Public / Bond Compliance & Procurement

• Ensure compliance with public owner requirements including procurement procedures and reporting standards

• Support bid processes including ITBs, RFQs, and RFPs as required

• Maintain documentation in compliance with public audit and reporting requirements

• Ensure subcontractors comply with public project requirements including documentation and reporting

Behavioral & Leadership Expectations

• Solutions-driven judgment: brings well-considered options and a clear recommendation—not problems alone.

• Ownership and autonomy: anticipates needs, follows through, and makes sound decisions within authority while knowing when to collaborate or elevate.

• Servant-transformational leadership: leads through service, trust, example, clear expectations, development, and accountability.

• Creative and adaptable thinking: challenges assumptions constructively and adjusts strategy without compromising safety, quality, compliance, or profitability.

• Integrity and transparency: communicates candidly, protects confidential information, keeps commitments, and represents 3i professionally.

• Composure and collaboration: remains respectful and decisive under pressure, listens to differing perspectives, and resolves conflict productively.

• Continuous improvement: applies lessons learned and recommends improvements to project delivery and team performance.

• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency by completing tasks quickly, accurately, and thoroughly while effectively managing multiple priorities without becoming overly focused on a single task.

Technical Skills

• OSHA 30 Certification required

• Procore project management software expertise and certification

• Bluebeam experience and efficiency

• Proficiency in Microsoft Projects

• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Excel, Word, Teams)

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

• Strong understanding of construction contracts and documentation workflows

Qualifications

• 9+ years of relevant construction experience as a Sr. Project Manager, Project Manager, or Leadership role within commercial construction

• Experience managing new or renovation of commercial or public-sector construction projects

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

• Strong understanding of contracts, project controls, and estimating fundamentals

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

• High level of organization and attention to detail

• Experience with public-sector work (K-12, Municipal, Aviation, Hospitality/Multifamily) preferred

• Familiarity with CMAR/CSP delivery methods preferred

• PMP Certification preferred

3i stands for Integrity, Innovation, and Information. Our purpose is to design and build the best solution for our clients. We build strong client relationships through honesty, integrity, professionalism, quality, and excellence. 3i offers competitive compensation and benefits and is an equal opportunity employer and a drug- and smoke-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background and drug screenings.