Senior Project Manager - Community Project

Clear Path To Executive Leadership In A Growing Construction Firm!

This privately owned construction company has built a strong reputation through decades of successful project delivery and long-standing client relationships. Known for its collaborative culture and entrepreneurial mindset, the organization offers employees significant visibility, influence, and opportunities for career growth.

Job Description

The Project Manager / Senior Project Manager (Newport News, VA) will be responsible for:

• Leading commercial construction projects from preconstruction through project closeout.
• Managing project schedules, budgets, contracts, and overall financial performance.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Coordinating and overseeing project teams, including Superintendents and support staff.
• Driving project execution while maintaining quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, estimates, and project documentation.
• Identifying and proactively resolving project challenges and potential risks.
• Managing procurement, subcontractor coordination, and change order processes.
• Tracking project progress and communicating updates to company leadership.
• Supporting business growth through strong client relationships and repeat business opportunities.
• Contributing to operational improvements and helping shape the future growth of the organization.
• For senior-level candidates, providing leadership across multiple projects and mentoring developing team members.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Project Manager (Newport News, VA) should have:

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience (PM level).
• 10+ years of commercial construction project management experience preferred (Senior PM level).
• Proven experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Ground-up construction experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with additions, renovations, or occupied-campus projects is highly desirable.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, and cost control experience.
• Ability to manage client relationships and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Experience overseeing field operations and working closely with Superintendents.
• Proficiency with Procore, Sage/Timberline, Foundation, Raken, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Backgrounds with general contractors preferred; candidates from MEP subcontractors or business ownership backgrounds will also be considered if they possess full project lifecycle management experience.

What's On Offer

Reasons to apply for this Project Manager / Senior Project Manager role:

• Competitive base salary up to $165k (depending on previous experience)
• Standard healthcare
• 401(k) with match
• Direct career path into senior leadership and executive-level responsibility.
• Opportunity to manage high-profile K-12, municipal, and public-sector construction projects.
• Family-oriented culture with direct access to company leadership and decision-makers.
• Strong project pipeline with significant growth opportunities across the region.
• Flexible compensation structure, company vehicle/allowance, and comprehensive benefits package.

Interested? Apply today.