About this opportunity
Cityscape Recruitment USA lists this Construction Senior Project Manager opportunity in new haven, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Project Manager – Construction Connecticut Salary: $160,000 - $190,000+ DOE A leading and highly established construction organization in Connecticut is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its growing team. With a diverse portfolio of complex construction projects across the Northeast, the organization delivers major projects across education, healthcare, commercial, industrial, municipal, institutional, and infrastructure markets . The Senior Project Manager will have significant responsibility for leading major projects from preconstruction through final closeout while managing project teams, financial performance, client relationships, and overall project execution. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional looking to take ownership of high-profile projects and work within a well-established organization with substantial resources and a long-term project pipeline. The Role As Senior Project Manager, you will provide overall leadership and direction for assigned construction projects, working closely with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, Superintendents, estimators, and internal leadership. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements and client expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the overall execution of complex construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and project support staff
Maintain overall responsibility for project financial performance, forecasting, cost control, and profitability
Establish and maintain project budgets, schedules, procurement plans, and execution strategies
Serve as a senior point of contact for owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and other project stakeholders
Develop and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle
Review and manage contracts, subcontractor agreements, scopes of work, change orders, and payment applications
Oversee project procurement and subcontractor buyout
Work closely with the Superintendent and field leadership to coordinate project execution
Develop and monitor critical-path schedules and identify potential schedule risks
Lead project meetings and provide regular updates to senior leadership and clients
Manage RFIs, submittals, change management, claims, and other project documentation
Participate in preconstruction activities including estimating, budgeting, constructability reviews, value engineering, logistics, and phasing
Identify project risks and develop effective mitigation strategies
Ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, safety requirements, and company standards
Promote Lean construction practices and continuous improvement throughout project delivery
Support business development and client relationship initiatives where appropriate
Assist with mentoring and developing junior project management professionals
Project Experience
The ideal candidate will have experience managing large-scale and complex building construction projects, particularly within one or more of the following sectors:
Healthcare
Higher Education
K-12 / School Construction
Commercial
Municipal / Civic
Industrial / Manufacturing
Institutional
Athletic / Recreation
Complex Renovation / Occupied Facilities
Experience with Construction Management, General Contracting, Design-Build, or Program Management delivery methods is highly desirable.
Experience managing projects in the $25M-$100M+ range is preferred.
Qualifications
8+ years of construction project management experience
Proven experience leading large or complex construction projects
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline preferred
Strong understanding of construction contracts, drawings, specifications, means and methods, and project controls
Demonstrated experience with project financial management and cost control
What You’ll Bring
The successful candidate will be a proven construction leader who can operate at both the strategic and project level. You should be comfortable taking ownership of complex projects, managing significant financial responsibilities, developing project teams, and serving as a trusted partner to owners and design professionals. Strong candidates will bring a track record of successfully delivering complex construction projects while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, schedule, financial performance, and client satisfaction.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary of $160,000 - $190,000+, depending on experience
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid long-term disability insurance
Paid holidays
Earned time off
Wellness programs
Long-term career growth opportunities
Opportunity to work on major projects throughout Connecticut and the Northeast
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Worksite address
new haven, CT, 06540, US
Who can apply
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