Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Location: Las Vegas, NV
Company: Universal Drywall a Nevell Group Company
Industry: Commercial Construction

Universal Drywall is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our growing team in Las Vegas.  In this role, you’ll oversee complex commercial construction projects, leading project teams and coordinating preconstruction, financial management, procurement, and field operations to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, technical expertise, and experience managing design-build and OSHPD projects.

What You’ll Do

- Lead all phases of project execution, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, project schedules, budgets, and NGi Core Values.

- Review contract conditions and ensure project teams comply with all contractual obligations.

- Negotiate cost-effective subcontract agreements and material purchases.

- Coordinate material orders, tracking, and timely delivery.

- Develop and manage man-loaded project schedules, including revisions and updates.

- Prepare monthly progress billings in coordination with NGi field leadership.

- Monitor, forecast, and manage project financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.

- Coordinate with NGi field and BIM teams to ensure project design requirements are met.

- Establish and implement project procedures, document controls, and workflows to support procurement, shop drawing approvals, material delivery, and project information management.

- Develop and manage quality control reports using field information.

- Coordinate project safety and quality documentation with the Safety Manager, including Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA), Injury and Illness Prevention Programs (IIPP), safety manuals, and QA/QC programs.

- Maintain documentation of significant project events, including accidents, delays, and change orders.

- Prepare and manage project submittals.

- Review and price project cost impacts, changes, and potential claims.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams through effective communication.

- Manage, train, mentor, and supervise Project Engineers and other project team members.

- Organize and lead regular project, management, and subcontractor meetings.

- Direct preconstruction services and activities as required.

- Proactively identify, avoid, and mitigate project claims, risks, and conflicts.

- Manage all project closeout procedures and conduct warranty follow-up.

- Maintain timely and accurate reporting to management.

- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring

- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

- 7+ years of progressive experience in the drywall or commercial construction industry.

- Extensive experience with design-build projects and preconstruction activities.

- Field construction management experience preferred.

- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

- Strong sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple priorities.

- Drafting and computer skills, with proficiency in construction technologies.

- Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting.

- Thorough understanding of project management control systems, including scheduling, cost control, procurement, and estimating.

- Extensive knowledge and experience using OST and Quick Bid.

- Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required.

Why Universal Drywall?

At Universal, we’re more than builders—we’re industry leaders in interiors, drywall, and specialty construction. We invest in our people through mentorship, continued education, and clear career development pathways. Join a company that values integrity, teamwork, and innovation.

- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

- Comprehensive benefits package, including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and their dependents.

- 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

- Professional development and training opportunities.

- Collaborative and growth-focused work environment.

- Opportunity to lead high-profile, challenging commercial construction projects.

NGi is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.