The Role
Lead end-to-end commercial interior construction projects—sell, estimate, schedule, manage teams and subcontractors, oversee budgeting, procurement, quality, safety, and client communication through project closeout.
Summary Generated by Built In
Skyline is Building Better Together
Come join us at Skyline Construction, a leader in commercial interior construction founded in 1996. Today, Skyline operates multiple offices located throughout California, Washington, and Illinois. Skyline is 100% employee-owned, and has been recognized as one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces for the past 5 years. We believe that we are “building better together.”
What’s in it for you?
Direct your own projects
Our Senior Project Managers sell, estimate, schedule, manage and oversee all aspects of their own construction projects. If you thrive in an entrepreneurial environment where your earning potential is directly tied to your profitability on projects, this role is for you.
Lead a dynamic team
You will be responsible for building and mentoring your team of Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Coordinators.
Build industry relationships
You will establish your own book of business while forging relationships with clients, architects, construction managers, brokers, property managers and subcontractors. You will attend client presentations, networking events, and industry functions as a representative of the company.
What will you be doing?
Skyline’s Senior Project Managers oversee complex commercial construction projects. In this role, you will head a team of talented construction professionals to turn your client’s vision into reality. A successful Project Manager will use their experience and leadership to drive a project to completion- safely and efficiently.
Our teams use a variety of tools, such as ProCore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft platforms to keep them on the cutting edge of construction management. Additionally, as a Senior Project Manager, you will interact with professionals from all levels of the industry and, most importantly, clients.
As a Senior Project Manager, you will serve in the following areas:
- Prepare bids, budgets and respond to formal RFPs.
- Participate in interviews to secure new work.
- Lead pricing, value engineering, site selection investigations and building assessments.
- Develop site logistics plans.
- Create detailed project schedules in conjunction with superintendents.
- Serve as the client point of contact
- Establishing and maintaining client, subcontractor, and industry relationships.
- Oversee procurement, cost, and change management during project.
- Lead weekly project meetings with client and subcontractors.
- Manage punch list and oversee project closeout.
- Manage all aspects of project accounting, financial projections and reporting, and AR collections.
Desired Traits
- 7-10 years of construction experience including supervising/managing project staff, in Life Sciences projects.
- Demonstrated experience in any type of laboratory space renovation including chemistry, biology, vivarium, cGMP manufacturing, electronic labs and clean rooms
- Experience managing medium to large, complex and/or multiple jobs at one time.
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college with major coursework in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
- LEED accreditation preferred.
- Development of client relationships, sales/business development for new opportunities.
- Mentor colleagues and participate in annual staff reviews.
- Proficient in Microsoft Project, Procore, Timberline, BlueBeam and PlanGrid.
- Strong project estimating and scheduling skills.
- Excellent written and oral communicator.
Perks and Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Discretionary Bonus plan
- Competitive Medical Insurance plan options including an HSA plan with Company deductible contributions.
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Plan Matching
- Unlimited PTO
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Gym reimbursement program
- Ability to enroll in various voluntary benefits ( Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Assistance and more.)
Skills Required
- 7-10 years construction experience including supervising/managing project staff on Life Sciences projects
- Demonstrated experience renovating laboratory spaces (chemistry, biology, vivarium, cGMP, electronic labs, clean rooms)
- Experience managing medium to large, complex and/or multiple jobs simultaneously
- Ability to sell, prepare bids, respond to RFPs, and develop client relationships/business development
- Proficient in Microsoft Project, Procore, Timberline, BlueBeam and PlanGrid
- Strong project estimating and scheduling skills
- Experience with project accounting, financial projections, reporting, and AR collections
- Ability to develop site logistics, lead value engineering, and manage procurement and change management
- Ability to mentor staff, participate in annual reviews, and lead project teams
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
- LEED accreditation
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The Company
What We Do
Skyline Construction is a 100% employee-owned general contractor specializing in large-scale commercial interior construction. As a people-first organization, they deliver creative and efficient environments for commercial offices, life science, healthcare, and hospitality projects. They provide high-quality services in project management, accounting, and marketing to turn mundane spaces into stunning, high-efficiency professional environments.
