Senior Construction Project Manager

Orion Placement

  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Location: This role is based on-site in Lexington, Kentucky, giving you the chance to lead projects and build strong in-person relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams in a growing market. Note: Candidates must have senior-level construction project management experience with a general contractor and must be comfortable leading projects, budgets, schedules, client relationships, and field coordination in an on-site environment.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLexington, Kentucky

    Description

    Pay: $115,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

    Why This Is a Great Opportunity

    • Join a well-established, family-owned construction company with deep roots, long-term stability, and a strong reputation in the Kentucky market.
    • Take on a senior leadership role with real visibility, client interaction, and influence over major commercial construction projects.
    • Work with a team that values trust, teamwork, quality, and long-term relationships.
    • Be part of a company that offers strong benefits, career growth, and a culture where people tend to stay and grow.
    • Step into a role where your leadership will directly impact project success, client satisfaction, and future business opportunities.

    Location: This role is based on-site in Lexington, Kentucky, giving you the chance to lead projects and build strong in-person relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams in a growing market.

    Note: Candidates must have senior-level construction project management experience with a general contractor and must be comfortable leading projects, budgets, schedules, client relationships, and field coordination in an on-site environment.

    About Us

    We are a long-standing construction company known for quality work, strong client relationships, and a team-first culture. We take pride in delivering complex projects on time, on budget, and at a high level, while creating an environment where our people can grow and succeed. Confidential Employer.

    Job Description

    • Lead the overall planning, execution, and successful delivery of construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong relationships throughout the life of each project
    • Oversee project budgets, cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting
    • Drive schedules and keep projects moving by coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams
    • Provide leadership, direction, and support to project teams and subordinate managers
    • Ensure projects are built in accordance with contract documents, design intent, quality expectations, and company standards
    • Enforce company policies, project procedures, and safety expectations on a daily basis
    • Support preconstruction efforts, review new opportunities, and help establish project estimates
    • Monitor subcontractor performance and maintain strong coordination across all phases of the work
    • Oversee self-performed operations where applicable
    • Help strengthen existing client relationships and contribute to new business development opportunities
    • Represent the company professionally in the field and in the marketplace

    Qualifications

    • 8+ years of construction project management experience, ideally with progression into senior project leadership
    • Experience working for a general contractor
    • Strong background managing commercial construction projects
    • Proven experience with budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and client management
    • Ability to lead multiple stakeholders and keep projects aligned from start to finish
    • Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
    • Comfortable working on-site in the Lexington area
    • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is required

    Why You Will Love Working Here

    • Family-oriented, team-driven culture
    • Strong company stability and long-term reputation
    • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), and paid time off
    • Opportunity to make a visible impact in a senior leadership seat
    • Growth-oriented environment with the chance to help shape important projects and client relationships
    • A company that values trust, professionalism, and doing things the right way

    JPC-835

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

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