Senior Project Manager
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, high-profile construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This is not a box-checking role focused on administrative task management. This is a leadership position for someone who takes genuine ownership of project outcomes, thinks strategically about execution, and values building something meaningful alongside a collaborative team.
You will serve as the primary point of contact for clients, design teams, and trade partners on projects valued between $5M and $85M+. You'll have the autonomy to lead your projects with strategic judgment, the resources and support of experienced leadership, and the trust to make decisions that impact real outcomes for real clients.
This role offers the complexity and responsibility typically found at much larger firms, with the direct access to leadership, entrepreneurial culture, and genuine appreciation for your work that only a family-owned business can provide.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Leadership & Client Stewardship
- Serve as the lead DBC representative and primary relationship owner from contract award through final closeout and warranty
- Own all phases of project delivery including preconstruction planning, buyout strategy, schedule development, cost management, quality control, and turnover
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
- Uphold DBC's standards for safety performance, quality craftsmanship, and client satisfaction on every project
- Represent the company with professionalism and confidence while understanding you are the face of DBC to your clients and project teams
Strategic Execution & Problem Solving
- Lead preconstruction efforts including constructability review, value engineering, phasing analysis, and scope refinement
- Develop and maintain comprehensive CPM schedules that drive proactive decision-making and keep all stakeholders aligned
- Anticipate project risks and develop mitigation strategies before issues become problems
- Navigate complex coordination challenges across design, permitting, procurement, and field execution
- Make sound judgment calls on cost events, change management, and schedule impacts with both client relationships and company interests in mind
Team Development & Collaboration
- Lead, mentor, and develop project teams including Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Superintendents
- Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within your project teams
- Foster strong working relationships between office and field staff to ensure seamless project execution
- Support the professional growth of team members through coaching, feedback, and meaningful delegation
- Model the professionalism, work ethic, and problem-solving approach you expect from others
Contract & Financial Management
- Partner with leadership on prime contract negotiation and execution
- Lead subcontractor procurement, selection, contracting, and performance management
- Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and payment applications with discipline and attention to detail
- Maintain accurate project cost forecasts and lead monthly financial reviews with operations leadership
- Work closely with accounting on job cost reporting, revenue recognition, and cash flow projections
- Monitor budget performance proactively and address cost risks before they materialize
Project Closeout & Knowledge Transfer
- Oversee final inspections, punch list completion, and turnover documentation
- Ensure all contract deliverables are met and client expectations are exceeded
- Conduct thorough project closeout including warranty documentation, as-builts, and training
- Participate in post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future delivery
- Maintain strong client relationships beyond project completion to support repeat work and referrals
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Experience & Background
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field
- 6+ years of progressive experience managing commercial construction projects valued at $5M to $85M+
- Deep understanding of healthcare, multifamily, institutional, or commercial construction with exposure to complex, occupied, and phased environments
- Demonstrated experience across multiple delivery methods including Lump Sum, GMP, Cost-Plus, and Design-Build
- 2+ years of meaningful preconstruction and estimating experience; you understand what it takes to buy and build what you sell
- Strong technical proficiency with Procore and Microsoft Office; experience with Primavera P6 or similar scheduling platforms preferred
- OSHA 30 certification or ability to obtain prior to start date
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed
Leadership & Technical Capabilities
- Proven ability to lead multi-discipline teams and manage competing priorities across concurrent projects
- Strong communication skills with ability to build trust and credibility with diverse stakeholders
- Financial acumen to understand project economics, manage budgets, and make cost-informed decisions
- Strategic thinking skills with ability to see around corners and anticipate downstream impacts
- Comfort with ambiguity and ability to structure solutions to problems that don't have obvious answers
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage complex information flows