Senior Level Construction Manager Jobs
Senior level construction manager jobs put experienced professionals in charge of full project lifecycles, from preconstruction planning through final delivery, with direct accountability for budgets, schedules, and the field teams executing the work. Most openings are on-site or hybrid across Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Technology & Software, with employers like PMCS Group, Amazon, and Fluor hiring at this level now.
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In this role, you will work on a project site, leading construction projects to successful completion - safely, on time, and on budget. Additionally, you will work with the Project Director and/or Senior Project Manager as you guide our engineering, construction management, and superintendent teams in achieving project goals.
To excel in this role, you will need a strong construction background, an uncompromising commitment to safety and quality, and a focus on client engagement.
Additional Responsibilities
- Coordinate contractual requirements, project specifications, and design drawings.
- Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships, procurement, billing, and cash flow projections.
- Conduct progress measurement, earned value analysis, schedule updates, and change management reporting.
- Prepare project documentation, including meeting minutes, monthly reports, and applications for payment.
- Oversee contract administration, punch lists, warranty review, and as-built documentation.
- Monitor project resources, maintain scopes of work, and communicate expectations across the team.
- Track and report on project costs, ensuring alignment with budgets and field conditions.
- Build and maintain client relationships and participate in schedule, safety, and quality oversight.
- Collaborate with Project Services on cost management and support safe project execution through coordinated site oversight.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required to support successful project delivery.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related discipline, or an equivalent technical degree.
- 10+ years of experience in Project Delivery or a related discipline.
- Demonstrate significant experience in both terms of industry knowledge.
- Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
- Must possess the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
- Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Must be able to climb ladders as necessary.
- This position will have 25% travel, or as required by the assigned project.
- Position may be assigned to a client site for an extended period.
- Overnight travel or staying in the city of the Client’s location is possible, depending on the assignment.
- Please review the IPS Travel Policy.
- You will visit construction sites and will be required to take site safety training and adhere to site safety rules.
- Must have access to reliable transportation.
- Must have the ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis.
- Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying weather.
- This position is a safety-sensitive position.
- The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.
Specialties
Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
The salary offered for this role is between $120,000 and $184,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.
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Who's Hiring
- PMCS Group10

- Amazon9

- Fluor6

- Jobot4

- BKF Engineers3

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- Construction & Real Estate23
- Consulting & Professional Services22
- Technology & Software8
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Senior Level Construction Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level construction manager job?
Employers hiring at the senior level want candidates who have owned projects from groundbreaking through closeout, not just supported them. Strong candidates demonstrate command of cost controls, subcontractor management, and schedule recovery under pressure. Experience leading field crews or project teams, a history of delivering complex builds on budget, and fluency with construction management software all sharpen your candidacy significantly at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level construction managers?
Companies hiring senior level construction managers right now include PMCS Group, Amazon, and Fluor, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from general contractors, construction management firms, real estate developers, and owners who run large capital programs requiring experienced leadership on site.
Are there remote senior level construction manager jobs?
Yes, though most construction management roles remain tied to a job site. About 11% of senior level construction manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, typically covering owner-side program management, preconstruction consulting, or oversight roles where travel substitutes for a fixed on-site presence rather than daily field supervision.
What makes a construction manager role senior level?
Senior level roles assign full ownership of a project or portfolio, including budget authority, client relationships, and accountability for outcomes rather than just task execution. They require technical depth across trades and contract types, the judgment to resolve conflicts and scope changes independently, and an expectation that you will mentor project engineers and junior managers working beneath you.
Which industries hire the most senior level construction managers?
Senior Level construction manager roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their project complexity, scale, and regulatory requirements demand experienced professionals who can lead multidisciplinary teams and manage high-value scopes from start to finish.