Senior Project Manager

Golden Triangle Construction • Brookings, SD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Golden Triangle Construction (GTC), a 100% employee-owned commercial general contractor, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex commercial construction projects throughout Colorado. The position is based at GTC’s Frederick, Colorado office, with regular travel to active jobsites across Colorado’s Front Range. Candidates from outside Colorado must relocate; this is not a remote position.

The Senior Project Manager owns significant projects, particularly in public and institutional sectors such as municipal facilities, schools, fire stations, and emergency services training facilities. The role provides leadership from preconstruction through project closeout and is accountable for financial performance, contract administration, scheduling, risk management, client relationships, and project team development. The position works closely with company leadership, Superintendents, subcontractors, design professionals, and public-sector clients.

GTC has been in business for 49 years and offers an employee ownership plan to eligible employees, along with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. The role is full-time, exempt, and office-based with jobsite travel. Relocation assistance is available to qualified candidates.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of progressively responsible commercial construction project management experience, including substantial responsibility for budgets, schedules, contracts, and client relationships.
• Demonstrated success independently leading complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Strong understanding of general contracting operations, construction methods, cost controls, scheduling, procurement, and contract administration.
• Proven ability to manage financial performance, negotiate contracts and change orders, and resolve complex project challenges.
• Experience leading and mentoring construction project teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with construction management software and project reporting tools.
• Ability to work from GTC’s Frederick, Colorado office and travel regularly to active Colorado jobsites.
• Willingness to relocate to Colorado if currently residing outside the state.

Nice To Haves

• 10 or more years of commercial construction project management experience with a general contractor.
• Experience managing municipal facilities, public-sector construction, light industrial, K–12 or higher education facilities, fire stations, or emergency services buildings.
• Experience working with public agencies, school districts, architects, and municipal stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant construction experience.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or comparable platforms.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects and developing junior project management professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple commercial construction projects or large, complex assignments from preconstruction through final completion.
• Establish project execution strategies, budgets, schedules, staffing needs, and performance expectations.
• Balance profitability, quality, safety, client satisfaction, and the company’s long-term interests when making project decisions.
• Lead public-sector and institutional projects, including occupied facilities, phased construction, and projects with complex stakeholder requirements.
• Manage project budgets, profitability, financial forecasting, cost-to-complete reporting, and cash flow.
• Oversee progress billings, subcontractor payments, procurement, and financial reporting.
• Administer prime contracts, subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Identify and mitigate financial, contractual, and operational risks.
• Partner with Superintendents to develop and maintain construction schedules and milestone commitments.
• Coordinate project teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals to maintain progress and resolve challenges.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, building codes, safety requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Oversee project closeout, owner turnover, warranty coordination, and final financial reconciliation.
• Serve as a primary contact for owners, municipalities, school districts, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings, negotiations, issue resolution, and executive-level project reporting.
• Build long-term client relationships and support repeat business and company growth.
• Support preconstruction efforts, project pursuits, and business development initiatives as needed.
• Guide, hold accountable, and mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers.
• Collaborate with field leadership to promote teamwork, communication, and successful project delivery.
• Model the company’s employee-ownership culture by taking responsibility for results and supporting the organization.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for eligible employees.
• Discretionary mid-year and year-end performance bonus opportunities.
• GTC pays 100% of the employee-only medical insurance premium for available employer-sponsored coverage.
• Dental and vision insurance coverage options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Vacation and other paid time off begin accruing immediately.
• Eight paid holidays annually.
• Fitness membership reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates relocating to Colorado.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed