Senior Project Manager

Description

The position involves overseeing all phases of a construction project, including contract setup, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and documentation. Collaboration with field teams ensures execution aligns with safety, quality, and schedule expectations, while maintaining strong relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

• Manage construction projects from pre‑award planning through final closeout.
• Lead project setup including contracts, purchasing, schedules, budgets, and documentation.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and cost controls.
• Coordinate submittals, RFIs, procurement, change orders, and material delivery.
• Review and approve invoices, pay applications, change order pricing, and project billings.
• Partner with Superintendents to align field execution with schedule, safety, and quality expectations.
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Lead job meetings and communicate project status, risks, and solutions clearly.
• Track projected versus estimated costs and generate accurate cost and fee reports.
• Support or lead design‑build efforts, coordinating with architects and engineers.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers.
• Ensure complete project closeout documentation, including warranties, punch lists, and turnover materials.
• Maintain accurate project data in CMiC and keep field teams updated with current information.
• Participate in project interviews, presentations, and pursuit efforts as needed.

Requirements

Elford is seeking Project Managers at varying levels of experience to support projects across multiple sectors. The role manages construction projects from pre‑construction through closeout, with scope and autonomy matched to experience. Project Managers partner closely with Superintendents, Estimating, Accounting, and leadership to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to Elford’s quality standards.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience, and typically bring 5–10+ years in the construction industry with progressive responsibility. Experience across multiple project types or market sectors is advantageous, and candidates may be considered at Project Manager I, II, or Senior levels.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Typically 5–10+ years of construction industry experience with increasing responsibility.
• Experience across multiple project types or market sectors is a plus.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, scheduling, and cost controls.
• Ability to manage priorities across multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Professional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency with project management and financial systems (CMiC preferred).
• Outstanding organization, planning, and leadership capabilities.
• Willingness to travel as required based on project needs.

Benefits

Elford offers Project Managers the chance to work on diverse sectors, grow responsibilities over time, and contribute to meaningful projects alongside experienced teams. The company encourages applicants who may not meet every requirement but possess relevant construction project management experience to apply.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance