Senior Project Manager – Construction

Senior Project Manager - Construction

Job Overview 

The Construction Project Manager is the primary owner of project delivery at RCCS. This role carries full accountability for contract administration, cost control, schedule performance, subcontractor management, and owner communication from project award through final closeout. The ideal candidate is a disciplined operator who builds systems, leads teams, and protects margin with the same intensity they bring to client relationships.

RCCS builds townhomes, condos, multifamily, and select commercial projects across the Southeast. The PM operates within a structured GC platform using Procore, Sage, and P6, and is expected to enforce those systems — not work around them. This position directly supports the Director of Construction and collaborates daily with field Superintendents, Preconstruction, and Contract Administration.

Essential Duties, Roles and Responsibilities 

This position owns the full project lifecycle - from contract execution and preconstruction handoff through field delivery and final closeout. The PM is accountable for margin protection, forecast accuracy, subcontractor performance, owner relationships, and the completeness of all project documentation.

Project Planning and Controls 

• Lead project startup including contract review, scope confirmation, buyout strategy, schedule baseline, and controls setup in Procore and Sage before the first subcontractor mobilizes.

• Develop and maintain the project schedule in P6 or MS Project in collaboration with the Superintendent; enforce look-ahead planning discipline across all trade partners.

• Manage submittal and RFI logs; ensure timely processing and distribution with full documentation of impact on cost, schedule, and scope.

Budget Management and Financial Performance

• Own the project budget and cost forecast from award through closeout; produce accurate monthly WIP reports and cost-to-complete updates with no surprises to leadership.

• Execute subcontractor buyout with discipline; level bids, confirm scope coverage, and close gaps before executing subcontracts through Contract Administration.

• Manage pay application processing, lien waiver collection, and billing accuracy in coordination with Project Accounting; escalate billing disputes immediately.

Change Order and Contract Management

• Identify, price, and issue all change orders in a timely manner; no verbal scope changes proceed without written notice and documented owner authorization.

• Maintain a current and complete change order log; coordinate with Contract Administration to ensure executed documents are on file before work proceeds.

• Issue and track all notices required under the prime contract; escalate potential claims or disputes to the Director of Construction and legal counsel within 24 hours of identification.

Team Leadership and Field Coordination

• Direct and support the project Superintendent in daily field execution; maintain shared accountability for production, quality, and safety outcomes.

• Lead APM and PE development; assign ownership of logs, submittals, document control, and meeting records with clear deadlines and review cycles.

• Conduct and document weekly OAC meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, and internal project reviews; all action items logged and tracked to closure.

Quality Assurance and Safety

• Enforce RCCS quality control standards at each inspection and turnover milestone; identify deficient work early and hold subcontractors accountable for timely correction.

• Support an incident-free jobsite by reinforcing RCCS safety protocols with all trades; escalate any safety incident or near-miss to the Director of Safety same day.

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal building codes and permit requirements; coordinate inspections with authorities having jurisdiction and document all results.

Risk Management and Escalation

• Identify project risks proactively; document mitigation strategies and escalate any cost variance over $25,000 or schedule milestone risk to the Director of Construction same day.

• Always Maintain complete and current project documentation; logs, daily reports, correspondence, and issue registers must be current in Procore before each weekly review.

Client Relations and Owner Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the owner; communicate project status clearly and consistently, managing expectations with facts, not optimism.

• Build and protect RCCS’s reputation through consistent delivery performance, professional conduct, and disciplined follow-through on every commitment made.

Project Closeout and Warranty Transition

• Drive a structured closeout process: punch list management, final inspections, certificate of occupancy, closeout documentation package, and owner training completed on schedule.

• Formally transition project to the Warranty Manager with a complete handoff packet; participate in warranty review meetings during the first 90 days post-turnover.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred. Equivalent field experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing commercial construction projects with full P&L responsibility; multifamily, townhome, or built-to-rent experience strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Procore and Sage 300 or equivalent construction ERP; working knowledge of P6 or MS Project scheduling.

• Strong working knowledge of AIA contract structures, lien law, and construction notice requirements in North and South Carolina.

• Ability to read, interpret, and coordinate from architectural and engineering construction documents with confidence.

• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential preferred; OSHA 30 required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

• NC Building Contractor qualifier credentials or the willingness to pursue qualification is a plus.

Leadership and Behavioral Profile

• Ownership Mentality: Treats every project as if their name is on the contract; accountable for outcomes, not just activities.

• Operational Discipline: Follows systems, enforces standards, and keeps documentation current without being asked.

• Clear Communicator: Delivers difficult news early and accurately; writes and speaks with precision across all stakeholder levels.

• Problem Solver: Identifies issues proactively, brings solutions, and drives decisions to closure rather than escalating ambiguity.

• Team Developer: Invests in the growth of APMs, PEs, and field staff; builds capability rather than dependency.

What Success Looks Like

• Projects are set up correctly from day one - contracts reviewed, budgets loaded, schedules baselined, and subcontractor buyout underway before the first trade mobilizes.

• Cost forecasts are accurate and current; leadership receives no budget surprises - only early warnings with a recommended path forward.

• Change orders are identified, priced, and executed before work proceeds; no undocumented scope changes reach the field.

• Procore, Sage, and P6 are current and accurate at all times; logs, daily reports, and issue registers are never behind going into a weekly review.

• Owners are informed, confident, and well-managed; project status is communicated with facts, not optimism.

• Schedules are met and milestones are hit; when they are at risk, the PM has identified it early and is already executing a recovery plan.

• Closeout is structured and complete; the owner receives a full turnover package, and the warranty transition is documented before final payment is released.

• APMs and PEs are growing - they carry real ownership, produce quality work, and require less direction over time.

Compensation

• $130,000-$150,000

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Vehicle Allowance

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Performance and incentive based bonus opportunities.

• Growth potential within a rapidly expanding construction platform.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, standard daytime hours; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required based on project demands.

Job Type

• Full-time position, exempt; averaging 40+ hours per week.

Ability to Commute / Relocate

• Charlotte, NC: Reliable commute or willingness to relocate before start date required.

Work Location

• Onsite | 1710 Camden Rd, Charlotte, NC 28203, with active project site presence as required.

Work Environment

Office-based environment with business casual dress code and regular active jobsite visits. Standard office equipment including computers, phones, and document management systems are used daily. Jobsite environments will require appropriate PPE in accordance with RCCS safety standards.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods; traverse active construction sites including uneven terrain, scaffolding, and multi-story structures.

• Manual dexterity to operate a computer and standard office and field equipment.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds; vision and hearing acuity to perform job duties effectively in both office and field environments.

• Valid driver’s license required.

Red Cedar Construction Services, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, traits historically associated with race, hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.