Senior Commercial Construction Project Manager
Lincoln, Nebraska | Full-time | Onsite | Confidential search
Lead the projects. Shape the process. Build a career that lasts. If you are already delivering commercial construction projects successfully but want more influence, stronger relationships and a company that invests in your future, this opportunity deserves a closer look.
Why this opportunity stands apart
- A genuine seat at the table: work closely with leadership, contribute ideas and see decisions turn into action.
- The chance to own outcomes and strengthen client relationshipsnot just administer schedules.
- A close-knit, family-oriented workplace known for investing significantly in its people and helping them grow.
- An established business where long-serving team members demonstrate that people can build lasting careers.
- Broader exposure, professional development and a meaningful opportunity to help shape what comes next.
The opportunity
An established Lincoln-area commercial general contractor is seeking a Senior Project Manager who takes full ownership of commercial building projects and is equally comfortable collaborating on estimates and scopes. Expect approximately 75–80% project management and 20–25% estimating involvement. You will have the opportunity to help shape execution, strengthen client relationships and contribute to the next stage of the company’s growth.
What you will own
- Own commercial building projects from planning and buyout through construction, closeout and lasting client relationships.
- Lead schedules, budgets, costs, subcontractors, trade coordination, quality and accountability across the full project.
- Drive executionnot simply monitor milestonesand proactively solve problems before they become client problems.
- Partner in estimating: review estimates, assemble scopes, solicit and compare subcontractor bids, and connect preconstruction decisions to field delivery.
- Build trust with clients and trade partners, including thoughtful follow-through after project completion.
- Bring practical ideas to strengthen processes and help a growing business operate even better.
What makes you a strong fit
- At least 4–5 years of direct commercial building project management for a general contractor, with personal responsibility for the complete project across multiple trades.
- Approximately 4–5 years of meaningful involvement in commercial estimating; you need not have been the lead estimator, but must understand scopes, pricing and bid processes.
- Experience with commercial buildings such as manufacturing, multi-use facilities, metal buildings or pre-engineered metal buildings is especially relevant.
- Strong ownership, follow-through, judgment, communication and client-relationship skills.
- Able to work onsite in Lincoln, Nebraska; this is not a remote or hybrid role.
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: $100,000–$125,000; flexibility for an exceptional candidate (final offer based on experience).
- Annual performance bonus opportunity.
- Company SUV with fuel, insurance and maintenance covered; work-related expenses supported.
- Medical coverage with approximately 80% of premiums paid by the employer; family dental premiums covered.
- 401(k) with company match (eligibility/waiting period applies).
- Financial-advisor benefit and meaningful investment in continuing education, training and professional development.
- Potential relocation assistance for the right candidate.
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