Senior Project Manager
Posted
Summary
Senior Project Manager at Arc Building Partners in Buffalo, NY leads large-scale construction projects end to end — planning and scheduling, budgets and cost forecasting, subcontractor coordination, contract administration, and safety/quality oversight — while mentoring team members and reporting to executives. Requires 10–15+ years of complex construction management experience.
Who We Are:
At Arc Building Partners, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We’re a collaborative team dedicated to building not only structures but also a positive, engaging workplace culture. Our mission goes beyond construction; we strive to create an environment where people enjoy coming to work and where our culture and core values drive everything we do.
We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and people-focused ‘Senior Project Manager’ to join our team. This role leads the planning, financial oversight, execution, and successful delivery of complex, large-scale construction projects. The ‘Senior Project Manager’ will guide project teams, coordinate clients and trade partners, uphold safety and quality standards, and drive accountability from project initiation through closeout.
Who You Are:
You’re a seasoned construction leader who brings sound judgment, financial discipline, and a collaborative approach to complex projects. You communicate confidently with clients and design teams, develop emerging leaders, resolve challenges proactively, and maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality, and results.
Position Overview:
The ‘Senior Project Manager’ provides overall leadership for major construction projects with significant scope, complexity, and financial exposure. This position directs project planning, schedules, budgets, forecasting, subcontractor coordination, contract administration, and stakeholder relationships while mentoring team members and reporting progress to executive leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Leadership & Execution:
- Lead overall project planning, coordinating, and reporting for large-scale, complex construction projects.
- Establish & maintain master activity and phase schedules, lead pull planning collaborations.
- In collaboration with VDC team, lead 3D coordination and 4D planning processes.
- Monitor subcontractor resource allocation and production, recommending adjustments to support schedule, quality, and efficiency.
- Coordinate with clients, owners, design teams, and other stakeholders to align priorities and resolve project constraints.
- Mentor developing team members and challenge experienced colleagues to achieve high performance.
- Oversee accurate, timely project document control, including RFIs, addendums, and change orders.
- Oversee submittal to supply chain workflow, ensuring accurate and timely delivery consistent with phase schedule commitments.
Financial & Contract Management:
- Lead project accounting oversight, budget management, cost controls, and monthly cost forecasting.
- Review subcontractor commitments, contract adjustments, and change orders to manage financial exposure.
- Coordinate project invoicing and payments with project accountants.
- Oversee administration of contract compliance.
Safety, Quality & Compliance:
- Administer corporate and site-specific safety requirements, quality standards, and applicable construction compliance obligations.
- Conduct regular jobsite visits to assess & advise project delivery team on progress, workmanship, and address non-compliance.
Communication & Executive Reporting:
- Establish clear communication and conflict-resolution processes across multidisciplinary project teams.
- Prepare and present executive summary reports at monthly Executive Update meetings.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 10 to 15+ years of construction management or field experience with complex, large-scale projects.
- CMAA, LCI, or similar relevant certification preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge of construction processes, contract administration, and safety management.
- Proficiency in project management software, budgeting tools, and cost forecasting.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, team-building, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Expertise interpreting plans, specifications, and contracts and managing multiple projects.
- Excellent client communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Willingness to travel to construction sites and lead on-site teams.
Why Join Us?
- A people-focused culture that values teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Opportunities to lead major construction projects, mentor teams, and shape project delivery.
- Competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and paid time off.
- A dynamic and growing organization where you can make a meaningful impact.
Core Foundations:
- Integrity Be unexpectedly bold; Be heroic | Go the extra mile - even when no one else is looking | Be the protector of our team, trade partners, and clients.
- Be of Service Offer experience and skills wherever it adds value with consultative collaboration & humility | Strive for more than satisfaction, strive for loyalty | Whether it is a client, community partner, their goals are our goals; their success is our success.
- Ingenuity Listen well, build consensus, and trust first | Be transparent | Trust the intentions of others | Always respond and follow through in a timely manner | Hold yourself and your team accountable.
- Humility Plan tirelessly and execute fearlessly | Solve problems with relentless curiosity in search of what's possible | No obstacle is insurmountable when working backwards from the end goal.
- Continuously Learn & Improve Compete with yourself to get better everyday | Embrace change as an opportunity for growth | Empower those around you by sharing the lessons you have learned.
- Authenticity What we do is intense and challenging... find opportunities to break through the tension with fun and humor | Celebrate everything - from little wins to major milestones | Take pride in what you have accomplished and the legacy you will leave behind - it often spans generations.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to lead complex construction projects, build strong partnerships, and develop high-performing teams in a collaborative organization, we’d love to meet you!
Candidates should apply directly on our website at:
Please send any questions to: careers@buildwitharc.com