Senior Construction Project Manager

Senior Project Manager, Commercial and Public Sector ConstructionPhoenix, AZ | Full-Time | On-siteLucid Search Group is partnering with a well-established, family-owned general contractor in Arizona to find a Senior Project Manager. Our client is known for strong community relationships and alternative delivery work, including CMAR, Design-Build, and job order contracting, on civic, public safety, education, and select private projects. Their culture is built on integrity, fairness, and continuous improvement.The OpportunityYou'll lead complex projects across Arizona from preconstruction through closeout, serving as the main point of contact for owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors. This is a leadership role where you'll also mentor the next generation of project managers and help shape how the company delivers work.What You'll Do- Lead every phase of delivery on civic, public safety, education, and community facility projects- Manage budgets, schedules, and resources, and spot risks before they become problems- Keep communication open and productive with owners, design teams, and trade partners- Report to executive leadership and take part in regular project reviews- Oversee contracts, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and prevailing wage compliance- Partner with estimating on preconstruction, constructability reviews, subcontractor buyout, and value engineering- Promote a strong safety culture on every jobsite- Mentor project engineers and assistant project managersWhat You Bring- 10+ years of progressive project management experience in commercial construction, with public-sector work preferred- A track record delivering projects from $1M to $50M, including work in occupied, active facilities- Strong knowledge of means and methods, building codes, and contract administration- Proficiency with Procore or similar software, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office- Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills- A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experienceWhat's Offered- Competitive salary plus a performance-based bonus- Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)- Real room to grow within an expanding firm- A supportive, family-oriented culture where your work makes a visible impactLucid Search Group and our client are equal opportunity employers.