Construction Senior Project Manager (Design - Build) - Cleveland, Ohio

Senior Project Manager – Design‑Build (Commercial)

Office‑based in North Olmsted, OH with local projects (within ~1 hour). This senior‑level role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of mid‑sized institutional and commercial construction projects for a well‑established GC/design‑build firm. You will serve as the primary client contact and take full ownership of project execution, including schedule, budget, quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full project performance: schedule, budget, quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Serve as the primary client contact and relationship owner.
• Lead and coordinate internal and external teams: APMs, superintendents, designers, and subcontractors.
• Drive design‑build collaboration, value engineering, and design coordination.
• Manage preconstruction through closeout, including buyout, contract administration, and cost control/forecasting.
• Oversee subcontractor coordination and project buyout.
• Manage change orders, RFIs, and stakeholder communications.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure safety, quality, and progress.
• Mentor and develop junior project management staff (APMs/PMs).
• Manage multiple concurrent projects within the $1M–$10M range.

Key Requirements

• 7+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Direct design‑build experience with a General Contractor or Design‑Build firm (required).
• Experience delivering institutional/commercial projects: churches, schools (K‑12 or higher ed), healthcare, or PEMB.
• Proven success managing design‑build projects in the $1M–$10M range.
• Strong financial management: budgeting, forecasting, cost control.
• Hands‑on experience with buyout, subcontractor coordination, and contract administration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously from preconstruction through closeout.
• Client‑facing communicator and problem solver; relationship‑driven leader.
• Ability to lead teams and mentor APMs; proactive and detail‑oriented decision maker.
• Familiarity with Procore, MS Project, Smartsheet, and Bluebeam (preferred).
• Based in or commutable to North Olmsted, OH; able to perform regular local site visits.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($120K–$130K) plus performance bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Local projects with minimal travel.