Senior Project Manager, Construction

Carvana • Tempe, AZ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Carvana’s Infrastructure Development department manages a rapidly scaling national portfolio of development projects in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. The Senior Construction Project Manager manages construction from permitting through completion across a growing, multi-site portfolio and keeps senior leadership informed about cost, schedule, and risk across active projects. This is a fully on-site position, Monday through Friday, at Carvana’s corporate headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. Travel is required as necessary, up to 50% of the time, primarily for site visits, vendor oversight, and stakeholder meetings.

The role leads the end-to-end construction process, including permits, bidding, contractor selection and general contractor contract negotiations, and vendor and internal procurement coordination. It monitors and reports on project progress, costs, schedules, and completion forecasts; partners with Development and Engineering teams on design and constructability; directs vendor and consultant activities; and helps standardize processes across the site network. The position also communicates with corporate leadership on project performance and participates in external vendor contract negotiations.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of project management experience in real estate, construction, or a related capital-projects or program-management field.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and project management methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple large construction projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience communicating project status directly to senior leadership or executive stakeholders and translating technical and field details into clear, decision-ready updates.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work professionally with a variety of personalities.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of Carvana’s business to prioritize and execute work that is feasible and beneficial to the company.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, take an entrepreneurial approach to project management, and support the team.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe, and comfort learning new project management and reporting platforms.
• Willingness to travel as necessary, up to 50% of the time, primarily for site visits, vendor oversight, and stakeholder meetings.

Nice To Haves

• Multi-site regional or national experience.
• Familiarity with PMI or similar project management frameworks.
• Experience with data analysis or reporting tools.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing and leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction process from permitting through completion, including permit tracking, bidding, contractor selection, general contractor contract negotiations, and coordination with vendors and the internal procurement team.
• Review and update progress and cost reports, schedules, and completion forecasts regularly, using project management and reporting tools to provide leadership with portfolio visibility.
• Partner with internal Development and Engineering teams to finalize designs and identify constructability issues before submission to the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Direct vendors’ and consultants’ activities as needed for project implementation.
• Help drive process standardization across a growing site network.
• Communicate with corporate leadership about schedules, company policies and procedures, permits, safety, sustainability, quality control, budget performance, and other performance standards.
• Participate in negotiating contracts with external vendors to reach mutual agreement.
• Create, develop, and implement process improvements, including reporting dashboards or KPIs to track performance.
• Promote Carvana’s culture and mission to employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Student loan payments.
• Vehicle discounts.
• Pet benefits.
• Wellness program supporting physical and mental health.
• Opportunities to expand skills and share knowledge across the organization.
• Company culture focused on high performance, learning, and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior