Sr Project Manager - Ground-up Commercial Construction

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

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking a hands-on Senior Project Manager for ground-up commercial construction in Texas. You will oversee all phases from preconstruction to closeout, manage schedules, budgets, and teams, and coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to meet project goals.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in commercial construction PM, strong budgeting and scheduling skills, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial construction project management.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of commercial construction projects from preconstruction to closeout.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, cost controls and overall performance.
• Lead and coordinate project teams including engineers, PMs, supers, subcontractors and vendors.
• Review plans and contracts to identify issues and ensure requirements are met.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiations, buyout and performance.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers and other stakeholders.
• Monitor progress and resolve scheduling, budget and construction-related challenges.
• Oversee change orders, RFIs, submittals, pay apps and project docs.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, codes, quality requirements and policies.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide regular project updates.
• Drive projects to successful completion with high quality and client satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

PM software

Scheduling tools

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.