Senior Project Manager

Elford Inc • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Elford is seeking experienced Senior Project Managers to join their growing teams. In this leadership role, you will manage complex commercial building construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, overseeing budgets, schedules, project teams, and client relationships. You will partner with owners, architects, engineers, and trade contractors to deliver exceptional results. This is an opportunity to lead high-profile projects, mentor the next generation of construction professionals, and build your career with a company that values collaboration, integrity, innovation, and long-term success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent commercial construction experience.
• 8+ years of commercial general contracting experience managing large construction projects.
• Experience leading projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Proven success managing ground-up construction, renovations, tenant improvements, or occupied renovations.
• Experience managing subcontractors, project teams, client relationships, and multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and safely.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of commercial construction including preconstruction, estimating support, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Lead projects ranging from healthcare, education, commercial, industrial, and multifamily construction.
• Develop and execute project plans that achieve schedule, budget, quality, and safety goals.
• Drive project execution while identifying opportunities to improve productivity and profitability.
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents, Project Engineers, Estimators, and field teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary contact for owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Lead OAC meetings, client presentations, and executive-level project updates.
• Build trusted relationships that result in repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Resolve challenges proactively while maintaining a high level of client satisfaction.
• Oversee project budgets, cost forecasting, cash flow, change orders, buyout, subcontract management, and financial reporting.
• Review contracts and negotiate subcontract agreements.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement strategies to protect schedule and profitability.
• Partner with Operations, Accounting, and Preconstruction to ensure successful project delivery.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and support staff.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and solutions-oriented team environment.
• Support career development while promoting Elford's culture of leadership and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

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