Senior Project Manager – Commercial Construction

Location: Portland, OR
Salary: $140,000–$185,000 base salary
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their team in Portland, Oregon. This is a key leadership role for an accomplished construction professional with an extensive background managing commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on leader who can successfully manage complex projects, build strong client relationships, and lead project teams while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, contracts, and overall project execution.
• Provide leadership and direction to project managers, superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor negotiations, buyout, change orders, and contract administration.
• Monitor project financial performance, including forecasting, cost control, and profitability.
• Identify and proactively resolve project risks, issues, and conflicts.
• Lead project meetings and provide clear, consistent communication to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Support business development efforts, including client relationships, proposals, and project pursuits.
• Mentor and develop project team members.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive commercial construction experience, with significant experience in a Senior Project Manager or equivalent role.
• Proven track record managing complex commercial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, contracts, scheduling, estimating, and project financial management.
• Experience managing projects from preconstruction through final completion.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and effectively lead project teams.
• Strong negotiation, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with construction project management and scheduling software.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
• OSHA/Safety training and relevant construction certifications are a plus.

What They're Looking For

The successful candidate will be a seasoned commercial construction professional who brings strong leadership, financial acumen, and a proven ability to deliver results. You should be comfortable operating at both the strategic and project level and have the credibility to effectively lead teams, subcontractors, and client relationships.

Compensation

$140,000–$185,000 base salary, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional compensation and benefits may include performance incentives, comprehensive health benefits, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other company-sponsored benefits.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to take a senior leadership role with a respected construction organization and have a direct impact on some of the Portland area's most significant commercial projects. They are looking for someone who wants to bring their expertise, leadership, and industry relationships to a team focused on delivering exceptional projects and long-term client partnerships.