Senior Project Manager Commercial Construction

Penn State Construction | Lewistown, PA | Full-Time

Penn State Construction is seeking a Senior Project Manager with 10+ years of commercial construction experience to lead commercial projects from award through closeout. This role requires strong planning, communication, financial oversight, and the ability to set projects up for successful field execution.

Responsibilities

Plan & Prepare Projects for Successful Field Execution

• Lead project handoff meetings to align scope, budget, schedule, and expectations.
• Issue early purchase orders and subcontracts to meet budget and schedule needs.
• Attend pre-construction meetings with owners and design teams.
• Develop baseline schedules and coordinate with owners, subcontractors, and field leadership.
• Manage long-lead items, permits, and approval requirements proactively.

Lead Project Execution Through Communication & Coordination

• Maintain consistent communication with owners, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field leaders.
• Attend progress meetings and represent PSC/RCI professionally.
• Manage RFIs, change requests, testing results, and project documentation.
• Support Superintendents with timely answers, direction, and clarifications.
• Update project schedules as conditions change and resolve issues quickly.

Control Project Financials & Protect Margin

• Track labor, material, and subcontractor costs against budgets.
• Prepare accurate monthly progress invoices/pay applications.
• Review and approve subcontractor/vendor invoices.
• Identify cost or schedule deviations early and support corrective actions.
• Manage pricing and submission of change orders to protect margins.
• Forecast final costs and maintain accurate job cost documentation.

Deliver Professional Closeout & Build Client Relationships

• Lead final walkthroughs and punch list development.
• Coordinate punch list completion with field staff and subcontractors.
• Submit complete closeout packages (as-builts, test results, certifications, warranties, O&M manuals).
• Secure final acceptance and confirm owner satisfaction.
• Conduct After Action Reviews to improve future execution.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction project management experience
• Ability to lead, manage, and hold accountable a team of project managers
• Strong planning, communication, scheduling, and financial management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with clarity and accountability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PDF/plan review tools (AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Adobe)
• Solid knowledge of building codes, construction methods, and industry standards

Working Conditions

Primarily office-based with jobsite visits.

Why PSC?

Were a relationship-driven builder committed to project accountability, craftsmanship, and clear communication. Around here, leaders support field success, solve problems early, and deliver a consistent PSC Experience that earns repeat clients. If you want to lead with integrity and impact, PSC is where you can do your best work.

EOE