Senior Project Manager

Motive Companies

USonsite$130k-$150k/yrPosted Jul 1, 2026
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Skills

excel

About the role

Construction Senior Project Manager

As our Senior Construction Project Manager, you will join a well-respected Southern California builder known for delivering award-winning healthcare, education, and civic facilities through an integrated design-build approach.

With decades of experience constructing OSHPD-regulated healthcare environments, higher education campuses, and complex public-sector projects, you can take the lead as our Construction Senior Project Manager.

This Senior Project Manager role sits at the center of the General Contracting division, partnering directly with executive leadership, operations, and field teams to deliver ground-up, tenant improvement, and multi-phase developments.

If you want to lead projects that require precision planning, regulatory expertise, and strong stakeholder coordination, 'Apply' now!

The Foundation We Provide:

Competitive Salary: $130-$150K base salary

Long-Term Growth: Stable, growing contractor with opportunities to scope and leadership

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement options, and paid time off

Project Variety: Ground-up, TI, and multi-phase commercial construction

Collaborative Leadership Team: Direct partnership with principals, project executives, and operations leaders

Your Role in the Build

Project Leadership and Execution

Lead projects from preconstruction through construction, commissioning, and closeout

Develop and manage project schedules, manpower plans, procurement strategies, and critical-path workflows

Oversee contract administration, scope alignment, document control, RFIs, submittals, and change management

Manage subcontractor onboarding, coordination, progress, and performance

Run OAC meetings, trade coordination meetings, and internal project reviews

Ensure drawings and specifications are followed and that field execution meets quality standards

Financial Management

Build, manage, and update project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow

Monitor job cost reports, productivity, and budget-to-actual performance

Lead monthly financial reviews, billing cycles, and cost-to-complete analysis

Review, negotiate, and approve subcontractor pay applications and change orders

Client and Stakeholder Relations

Serve as the primary client point of contact

Communicate proactively with owners, architects, consultants, inspectors, and internal leadership

Maintain a solutions-first mindset that aligns with client goals while protecting company interests

Risk, Compliance, and Safety

Uphold company safety standards and regulatory compliance

Identify project risks early and implement proactive mitigation strategies

Ensure accurate documentation of RFIs, submittals, QA/QC processes, and field activity

Team Development and Collaboration

Mentor and develop Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and Coordinators

Encourage communication, alignment, and accountability across project teams

Foster a collaborative, respectful, high-performance project culture

Your Tools for the Build

Experience

10+ years of progressive project management experience in commercial construction

Proven success leading ground-up, tenant improvement, and/or complex multi-phase projects

Strong financial, contractual, and scheduling expertise

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

High level of integrity, professionalism, and operational discipline

Technical Proficiency

Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate

Procore Construction Management Software

AIA Contract Document Systems

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Your Next Chapter Starts Here

If you are excited by the opportunity to lead complex commercial construction projects, partner directly with leadership, and play a critical role in how projects are planned, executed, and delivered, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help build what comes next.

Key Words: Senior Project Manager, Construction Project Management, Commercial Construction, General Contractor, Ground-Up Construction, Tenant Improvement, Procore, Sage 300 CRE, Scheduling, Job Costing, Change Management, Client Management, Subcontractor Coordination, Construction Leadership.

Compensation

This Project / Program Manager role pays $130k-$150k/yr. Within typical range for project / program manager roles in United States.

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