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Senior Construction Project Manager


Job Location:

Lexington, KY - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 130000 - 160000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (15 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Construction Project Manager

Lexington KY Full-Time $130000 $160000 Year-End Bonus

Build Something That Lasts

Join a people-focused design-build firm and lead projects from first concept to final closeout. Since 1976 we have completed more than 10000 projects and 90% of our work comes from repeat clients. Our team has been named a Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

About the Role

As Senior Project Manager you will oversee every phase of the construction process. You will coordinate contractors engineers architects vendors and in-house crews and build lasting relationships with the clients we serve. You will also mentor our junior Project Managers and help develop the next generation of leaders.

What Youll Do
  • Manage multiple projects at different stages from design through closeout
  • Meet with clients to define functional and spatial needs then prepare specifications materials budgets and schedules
  • Administer construction contracts and lead client progress meetings
  • Work with our in-house design team on drawings for pricing and construction
  • Oversee drawings and specification documents and keep design and budget goals on track with the owner
  • Partner with estimating on the advertising and bidding of projects
  • Secure all required state and local permits and licenses
  • Manage project finances including subcontractor costs billing and owner payments
  • Work with superintendents to monitor progress worker productivity and building and safety code compliance
  • Build schedules covering design and engineering bidding buyout construction and closeout
  • Respond to weather and owner-requested changes with solutions that limit delays
What You Bring
Required
  • 15 years of project management experience
  • 20 years in the construction industry
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Experience leading design-build projects
  • Bachelors degree in architecture construction management engineering or business (strongly preferred)
Preferred
  • Pre-construction and scheduling experience
Core Skills
  • Excellent project and budget management
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet client deadlines
  • Sharp attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality work
  • Strong organization and time management
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Adaptability to rapid changes in schedule and design
Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary of $130000 $160000 plus a year-end bonus paid around December 1
  • Company car and gas card
  • Medical dental and life insurance
  • 401(k) with a 3.5% company match
  • 17 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays
Work-Life Balance

Most projects are within a 3-hour radius of the office. You can expect to be home at night about 70% of the time.