Sr. Project Manager | Commercial Construction | Houston, TX

Michael Page; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for advancement

Professional development culture

High-visibility projects

Job summary

Michael Page in Houston is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major ground-up commercial developments from planning to turnover. You will direct cross-functional teams, manage budgets, schedules, and safety, and maintain strong client relationships.

Ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in CM/Engineering/Architecture, 8–15 years of experience, and a proven record of delivering complex, high-budget projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 8-15 years of experience.
• Proven experience leading large-scale ground-up commercial construction projects from start to finish.
• Demonstrated success managing complex projects with significant budgets and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong leadership experience directing cross-functional project teams and subcontractors.
• Advanced knowledge of project scheduling, budgeting, cost controls, contracts, and construction operations.
• Experience on complex commercial projects such as corporate, healthcare, institutional, industrial, hospitality, or large mixed-use developments.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and client management skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop project teams while driving accountability and results.

Responsibilities

• Lead major commercial construction projects from initial planning through turnover.
• Provide overall leadership for large ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Manage project teams, including Project Managers, Engineers, Superintendents, and key stakeholders.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost control, procurement, and contract administration.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, and execution to ensure milestones are achieved.
• Maintain strong client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive risk management, quality assurance, and safety performance across all phases.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Project scheduling

Budgeting & cost control

Risk management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

• Lead landmark ground-up commercial projects end-to-end
• Join a respected builder with strong growth and advancement

• Lead landmark ground-up commercial projects end-to-end
• Join a respected builder with strong growth and advancement

Client Details

Our client is a well-established commercial construction leader with a long-standing reputation for delivering complex projects across a diverse range of sectors. Known for operational excellence, collaborative leadership, and a people-first culture, the business continues to grow through repeat partnerships, strong financial performance, and a commitment to quality and innovation.

Description

The Senior Project Manager will lead major commercial construction projects from initial planning through final turnover, ensuring successful execution across schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.

• Provide overall leadership for large ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Manage project teams, including Project Managers, Engineers, Superintendents, and key stakeholders.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost control, procurement, and contract administration.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, and execution to ensure milestone achievement.
• Maintain strong client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive risk management, quality assurance, and safety performance across all phases of construction.
• Support business objectives through strategic project delivery and team development.

Profile

For the Senior Project Manager - Commercial Construction we are seeking:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 8-15 years of experience.
• Proven experience leading large-scale ground-up commercial construction projects from start to finish.
• Demonstrated success managing complex projects with significant budgets and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong leadership experience directing cross-functional project teams and subcontractors.
• Advanced knowledge of project scheduling, budgeting, cost controls, contracts, and construction operations.
• Experience working on complex commercial projects such as corporate, healthcare, institutional, industrial, hospitality, or large mixed-use developments.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and client management skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop project teams while driving accountability and results.

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement, and paid time off.
• Opportunity to lead high-profile, large-scale commercial developments.
• Long-term career growth with a respected and financially stable construction organization.
• Collaborative culture focused on leadership development, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Exposure to complex projects with significant impact and visibility.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.