Senior Construction Project Manager

Lexington, KY | Full-Time | $130,000 – $160,000 + Year-End Bonus

Join a people-focused design-build firm and lead projects from first concept to final closeout. Since 1976, we have completed more than 10,000 projects, and 90% of our work comes from repeat clients. Our team has been named a "Best Place to Work" in Kentucky.

As Senior Project Manager, you will oversee every phase of the construction process. You will coordinate contractors, engineers, architects, vendors, and in-house crews, and build lasting relationships with the clients we serve. You will also mentor our junior Project Managers and help develop the next generation of leaders.

• Manage multiple projects at different stages, from design through closeout
• Meet with clients to define functional and spatial needs, then prepare specifications, materials, budgets, and schedules
• Administer construction contracts and lead client progress meetings
• Work with our in-house design team on drawings for pricing and construction
• Oversee drawings and specification documents, and keep design and budget goals on track with the owner
• Partner with estimating on the advertising and bidding of projects
• Secure all required state and local permits and licenses
• Manage project finances, including subcontractor costs, billing, and owner payments
• Work with superintendents to monitor progress, worker productivity, and building and safety code compliance
• Build schedules covering design and engineering, bidding, buyout, construction, and closeout
• Respond to weather and owner-requested changes with solutions that limit delays

• 15 years of project management experience
• 20+ years in the construction industry
• Commercial construction experience
• Experience leading design-build projects
• Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, or business (strongly preferred)

• Pre-construction and scheduling experience

• Excellent project and budget management
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet client deadlines
• Sharp attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality work
• Strong organization and time management
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Adaptability to rapid changes in schedule and design

• Salary of $130,000 – $160,000, plus a year-end bonus paid around December 1
• Company car and gas card
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) with a 3.5% company match
• 17 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays

Most projects are within a 3-hour radius of the office. You can expect to be home at night about 70% of the time.