Senior Level Construction Project Lead Jobs
Senior level construction project lead jobs place experienced professionals in command of complex builds, owning schedules, budgets, and the field teams that deliver results. Most openings are on-site or hybrid, concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Turner & Townsend, Mortenson Construction, and BKF Engineers hiring at this level now.
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Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager responsible for overseeing innovative tenant improvement and interior fit-out construction projects for a high-profile technology client.
Responsibilities:
- This role will work full-time onsite (5 days per week) at the client's state of the art facility in Elk Grove, CA.
- Building infrastructure upgrade projects
- Proven experience managing client stakeholders and maintaining strong communication throughout project lifecycles.
- Experience coordinating and managing general contractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within scope.
- Demonstrated success working in occupied, operational buildings while minimizing disruption to business operations.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing project priorities, schedules, and site conditions.
- Working knowledge of MEP systems is preferred.
- Hands on project management approach with the ability to oversee day to day activities.
- Experience managing design and engineering teams and coordinating multidisciplinary project deliverables.
- Interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages.
- Financial management – Ensuring prompt client invoicing and utilizing Financial system in order to monitor a project’s financial status.
- Project planning, including producing the detailed project plan.
- Monitoring and applying performance management techniques.
- Managing the change control process.
- Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications.
- Preparing formal project budget progress and other reports.
- Quality Control – Ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Working to construct proposals for new work or variations for existing projects.
- Identifying opportunities to improve Project Management procedures, templates and products referring ideas to the appropriate line manager.
- Identifying and ensuring that the appropriate line manager is aware of quality, safety, health and environment issues.
- Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilized throughout project.
- General line management responsibilities (where appropriate) are effectively discharged.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
- Prior GC experience required.
- Ability to advise at a strategic level during the project conception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted in order to successfully achieve the client’s overall objectives.
- Great time management skills. Ensure that project is managed to the right quality standards, completed efficiently and on time.
- Ability to build strong working relationships with clients and cross-functional team members.
- Experienced working as an effective team member within the context of delivering a specific commission.
- Business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities, are identified.
- Key information and data is effectively shared and appropriately retained.
Education/Experience:
- Construction project management experience and the ability to be highly effective in a client facing role.
- College degree in Construction Management or a related field, and PMP certification.
- Membership in relevant professional organizations.
- Experienced managing demanding stakeholders and work stream managers.
- Experience managing commercial real estate or relatable construction projects.
- Tenant Improvement and Fitout experience with Commercial Real Estate projects is required.
Additional Information
The salary range for this full-time role is $140K-$170K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s location, experience, and qualifications.
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this, we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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Senior Level Construction Project Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level construction project lead job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned project outcomes end to end, not just contributed to them. Highlight experience managing subcontractors, controlling budgets through close-out, and resolving field conflicts independently. Proficiency with construction management software, a strong safety record, and evidence of mentoring junior staff all signal readiness for senior responsibility. Certifications like PMP or OSHA 30 strengthen your profile further.
Which companies hire senior level construction project leads?
Companies hiring senior level construction project leads right now include Turner & Townsend, Mortenson Construction, and BKF Engineers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers large general contractors, specialty subcontractors, and real estate development firms that run multiple concurrent projects and need experienced leads who can operate with minimal oversight.
Are there remote senior level construction project lead jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field require regular or full-time on-site presence. About 16% of senior level construction project lead openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions tend to focus on preconstruction planning, owner's representation, or program management where direct site oversight is handled by field superintendents.
What makes a construction project lead role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by accountability for full project delivery, including budget authority, schedule ownership, client communication, and subcontractor management. Where mid-level leads execute under direction, senior leads set the plan and are responsible for the outcome. They also mentor junior team members, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and are expected to identify and resolve issues before they escalate.
Which industries hire the most senior level construction project leads?
Senior level construction project lead roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive demand because they consistently run large-scale, multi-phase projects that require experienced leads capable of managing technical complexity, tight timelines, and significant capital budgets from groundbreaking through final completion.