Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager / Estimator Job Description
This Senior Project Manager / Estimator role leads preconstruction and construction projects from concept through completion, with full responsibility for scope, budget, schedule, and quality. You will manage contracts and proposals, oversee bidding and procurement, coordinate closely with architects, engineers, clients, and contractors, and ensure projects meet financial and performance targets. This position is ideal for a commercial construction professional who enjoys both project oversight and hands-on involvement, and who wants the opportunity to help grow a construction division and make a lasting impact on the business.
Responsibilities
- Develop, negotiate, and manage contracts, proposals, AIA agreements, fees, and change orders, ensuring all documentation is accurate and aligned with project objectives.
- Prepare and manage detailed project schedules, budgets, and cost analyses, including bid packages, bid tabs, and Division 01 specifications.
- Lead and oversee the bidding and procurement process, including issuing and responding to RFIs, obtaining vendor pricing, evaluating bids, and coordinating contractor and subcontractor selection.
- Manage construction execution with daily oversight of field operations, ensuring quality control, safety compliance, and effective risk management, and exercising authority to correct or stop deficient work when necessary.
- Monitor financial performance of projects by tracking costs, managing invoicing, reviewing and approving invoices, and ensuring projects meet budget, cash flow, and profit targets.
- Coordinate preconstruction activities, including estimating, budgeting, and value analysis, to support accurate project pricing and successful project delivery.
- Maintain strong, professional relationships with clients, contractors, vendors, and design partners, and participate in client presentations and business development activities.
- Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities clearly to internal teams and leadership, ensuring alignment with company policies, procedures, and strategic goals.
- Lead and mentor project teams, including engineers, assistant project managers, and construction managers, providing guidance, feedback, and support to develop staff capabilities.
- Ensure proper resource planning and utilization across multiple projects, balancing workload and priorities to meet schedule and quality objectives.
- Identify and implement process improvements, new technologies, and industry best practices to enhance project delivery and operational efficiency.
- Use construction documentation and cloud-based construction management software to manage project information, track progress, and support decision-making.
- Oversee change order management, cost control, and field operations to maintain project alignment with contract requirements and client expectations.
- Collaborate with architects and engineers on design-build and design-driven projects, contributing to thoughtful problem-solving and integrated project delivery.
- Support the growth of the construction division by contributing to strategic planning, division development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field or construction-related discipline preferred.
- A minimum of five years of practical experience as a Project Manager in commercial construction.
- Demonstrated experience in commercial construction project management, including preconstruction, estimating, and budgeting.
- Proficiency with construction documentation and cloud-based construction management software.
- Proficiency with project management and construction accounting software.
- Strong understanding of contracts, bidding, procurement, and change management processes.
- Experience with direct reports as a project manager, including leading engineers, assistant project managers, or construction managers.
- Experience in commercial construction and estimation.
- Experience with procurement, bid management, cost control, change order management, and field operations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present to clients and collaborate effectively with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal teams.
- Strong client relationship management skills, with a focus on service, responsiveness, and long-term partnership.
- Experience leading project teams and mentoring junior staff.
- Experience with construction operations in a commercial environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Design-build project experience preferred, particularly on diverse, integrated projects.
- Experience working on projects across industries such as manufacturing, food and beverage, healthcare, and education.
- Experience identifying and implementing process improvements, new technologies, and industry best practices.
- Interest in ongoing professional development and staying current with construction industry trends and tools.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, design-driven culture that values teamwork and thoughtful problem-solving.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing documentation, schedules, and budgets.
- Comfort working in both office and field environments, including job site coordination and client-facing activities.
Work Environment
This role is primarily based in an office in the York, PA area, with hybrid work flexibility when project workload allows, offering a balance between in-office collaboration and remote work. The position includes occasional travel to project sites, typically within 1 to 1.5 hours of the office, with some statewide or out-of-state travel depending on project needs. You will work in a collaborative, design-driven environment that emphasizes teamwork, integrated project delivery, and thoughtful problem-solving. The organization provides exposure to end-to-end project delivery, from preconstruction through construction, across industries such as manufacturing, food and beverage, healthcare, and education. The work environment combines office-based project management using project management, construction accounting, and cloud-based construction management software with field involvement alongside clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and construction teams.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of York, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $140000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Medical Benefits
Three Capital Blue Cross PPO High-Deductible Health Plan options.
Preventive care covered at 100%.
HSA-eligible plans with company contributions.
Low employee premiums, including a $0 employee-only option on the base medical plan.

Health Savings Account (HSA)
Company contributes $240 annually to employee HSAs.
Employees can make additional pre-tax contributions.
Funds roll over year to year and remain with the employee if they leave the company.

Dental & Vision
Comprehensive dental coverage, including preventative care covered at 100%.
Orthodontia benefits available for dependents.
Vision plan includes annual eye exams, lenses, and frame allowances.

Retirement
401(k) and Roth 401(k) options available.
3% Safe Harbor employer contribution that is immediately vested.
Potential discretionary profit-sharing contributions based on company performance.

Income & Family Protection
Company-paid life insurance equal to 1x annual salary (up to $175,000).
Additional voluntary life insurance available for employees, spouses, and children.
Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability coverage included.

Paid Time Off & Holidays
120 hours (3 weeks) PTO to start for employees with 0-5 years of service.
PTO increases with tenure.
Up to 40 hours can be carried over annually.
Multiple paid holidays plus a floating holiday.

Professional Development
Tuition reimbursement covering 75% of coursework up to $5,250 per year.
Monthly in-house training and professional development opportunities.
Support for professional registrations and licensure.
Company pays most professional organization membership fees.

Work Environment Perks
Flexible work schedules.
Hybrid/remote work capabilities where applicable.
Professional casual environment.
Employee events, luncheons, referral incentives, and service recognition programs.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in York,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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