What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager - Commercial Construction position at Underground Administration?
Senior Project Manager – Commercial Construction
Location: Norfolk, VA (Onsite)
Salary: $150,000–$180,000 base up to 50% project bonus
Relocation: Available for ideal candidate
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Construction & Trades
Seniority: Mid–Senior
Travel: Occasional
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Clearance: Not required
Our client, a major player in commercial construction with operations across North America, is
hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale vertical construction projects. The ideal
candidate brings 10 years of experience managing complex builds such as high-rise towers,
data centers, or distribution facilities, with strong technical, organizational, and leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities:
● Lead all phases of commercial construction projects valued at $20M
● Organize and manage cross-functional teams to ensure project success
● Oversee scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and contract negotiation
● Maintain high standards of documentation and stakeholder communication
● Represent the company in project meetings and with owners/clients
● Apply deep working knowledge of BIM, Primavera, MS Project, and related tools
Qualifications:
● 10 years of commercial construction management experience (vertical builds required)
● Proven success managing mid to large-scale projects ($20M )
● Proficient in Primavera, BIM, MS Project, Excel, and Word
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and contract management abilities
● Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
Compensation & Perks:
● Competitive base salary ($150K–$180K)
● Up to 50% project bonus
● Housing allowance and per diem available
● 401(k) with match, premium insurance benefits
● Truck and gas allowance, cell phone stipend
● 8 paid holidays 15 days PTO
Salary : $150,000 - $180,000
