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Senior Project Manager - Charlotte - Commercial

Charlotte, North Carolina Permanent USD125,000 - USD150,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager or Project Executive to lead complex commercial construction projects while serving as a key operational leader within a growing regional office. This role offers a clear path into a future Director of Operations position, combining project execution, team leadership, business development, and strategic growth responsibilities.
  • Leadership path
  • Help shape a growing Charlotte market presence

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected, long-established commercial construction firm with a strong reputation for quality, stability, and employee retention. The organization combines the resources of a large regional contractor with a people-first culture that emphasizes leadership development, collaboration, and long-term career growth.

Job Description

    • Lead the successful execution of commercial, civic, institutional, and private-sector construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
    • Manage project teams, including Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and client stakeholders.
    • Provide mentorship and leadership to developing project management staff.
    • Drive project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and financial performance.
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and local industry partners.
    • Support business development efforts through networking, industry engagement, and community involvement.
    • Collaborate with preconstruction and operations teams to pursue and secure new work.
    • Help establish operational processes and best practices that support continued market growth.
    • Serve as a trusted leadership partner in scaling an expanding Charlotte-area operation.
    • Transition over time into broader operational leadership responsibilities with potential advancement to Director of Operations.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant



Must-Have Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager, Project Executive, or similar leadership role within commercial construction.
  • Strong background managing ground-up and/or renovation construction projects.
  • Experience overseeing project financials, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and mentor Project Managers and other construction professionals.
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
  • Strong operational mindset with the ability to balance project execution and business objectives.
  • High level of professionalism, integrity, and cultural alignment with a collaborative organization.



Preferred Experience

  • Established relationships within the Charlotte, North Carolina construction market.
  • Experience delivering public-sector, municipal, education, healthcare, civic, detention, or commercial projects.
  • Track record supporting office growth, business development, or market expansion initiatives.
  • Interest in pursuing a future operations leadership or Director-level career path.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation between $125K-$150K
  • Strong car allowance
  • 401K
  • Join a financially stable and highly respected contractor with nearly a century of industry success.
  • Step into a leadership role with a clearly defined pathway to Director of Operations.
  • Lead a strong pipeline of current and future projects across both public and private sectors.
  • Earn a competitive compensation package with bonus opportunities, vehicle allowance, and long-term profit-sharing potential.
  • Be part of a values-driven culture that prioritizes character, leadership development, employee retention, and career advancement.



We invite motivated candidates in Raleigh to apply today for this exciting opportunity to advance their career in the construction department. All resumes will be reviewed within 24 hours!

Contact
Helen Linehan
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7078304

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Charlotte
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Helen Linehan
Job Reference
JN-082026-7078304
 

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