Sr Project Manager - Ground-up Commercial Construction

Ascendion; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion seeks a hands-on Senior Project Manager to lead ground-up commercial construction in Texas. You will own projects from inception to closeout, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate diverse teams including project engineers, superintendents, and subcontractors.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in commercial PM, experience with ground-up projects, and a Bachelor’s in Construction Management or related field. K-12 and multifamily experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial construction project management.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of commercial construction projects from preconstruction and budgeting through final completion and closeout.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, cost controls, and overall project performance.
• Lead and coordinate project teams including Project Engineers, Assistant PMs, Superintendents, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and construction documents to identify issues and ensure requirements are met.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, contract negotiations, buyout, and ongoing performance.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor progress and resolve scheduling, budget, and construction challenges.
• Oversee change orders, RFIs, submittals, pay applications, and project documentation.
• Ensure projects comply with safety standards, building codes, quality requirements, and company policies.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide regular updates.
• Drive projects toward successful completion with high standards of quality and client satisfaction.

Skills

Ground-up PM

Budgeting

Scheduling

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Construction PM software

Job description

My client is a top Texas based GC and they are looking for a strong Sr PM with a background managing ground-up projects. Experience with K-12 educational facilities or multifamily construction is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of commercial construction projects, from preconstruction and budgeting through final completion and closeout.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, cost controls, and overall project performance.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, including Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and construction documents to identify potential issues and ensure project requirements are met.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, contract negotiations, buyout, and ongoing performance.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify and resolve scheduling, budget, and construction-related challenges.
• Oversee change orders, RFIs, submittals, pay applications, and project documentation.
• Ensure projects comply with safety standards, building codes, quality requirements, and company policies.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide regular project updates.
• Drive projects toward successful completion while maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial construction project management.
• Demonstrated experience managing ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and cost control.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and multiple project stakeholders.
• Ability to independently manage projects from inception through completion.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with construction project management software and scheduling tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with K-12 educational construction projects.
• Multifamily construction experience.
• Experience managing large-scale, ground-up projects.
• Experience working for a commercial general contractor.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Senior Project Manager with a strong background in ground-up commercial construction who can take ownership of projects, lead teams, manage budgets and schedules, and maintain excellent relationships with clients and subcontractors. Candidates with K-12 or multifamily project experience will be especially attractive.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $160k-200k base. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.