Senior Project Manager, Construction

Carvana • Tempe, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Construction Project Manager manages the construction process from permitting through completion across Carvana’s growing, multi-site portfolio of development projects. The role oversees project costs, schedules, forecasts, vendors, contractors, and procurement, and keeps senior leadership informed of cost, schedule, and risk across active projects. The manager partners with Development and Engineering teams to finalize designs and identify constructability issues, directs vendors and consultants, and helps standardize processes across the site network.

This is a fully on-site position, Monday through Friday, at Carvana’s corporate headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. Travel may be required up to 50% of the time, primarily for site visits, vendor oversight, and stakeholder meetings. The role requires a proactive, organized project manager who can handle multiple large construction projects in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively with internal leaders, vendors, and other stakeholders.

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, simultaneous construction projects.
• 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.
• Superior 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, bring an entrepreneurial approach to project management, and support the team.
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• 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.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check.
• Must be eligible to work without visa sponsorship; the role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end construction process, including permit tracking, bidding and contractor selection, general contractor contract negotiations, and management of vendors and the internal procurement team.
• Review and update progress and cost reports, schedules, and completion forecasts, 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 agreements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Promote the company culture and mission to employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
• Help create, develop, and implement process improvements, including reporting dashboards or KPIs to track performance.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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