Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Join a well-established, family-owned construction company with deep roots, long-term stability, and a strong reputation in the Kentucky market.
Take on a senior leadership role with real visibility, client interaction, and influence over major commercial construction projects.
Work with a team that values trust, teamwork, quality, and long-term relationships.
Be part of a company that offers strong benefits, career growth, and a culture where people tend to stay and grow.
Step into a role where your leadership will directly impact project success, client satisfaction, and future business opportunities.

Location: This role is based on-site in Lexington, Kentucky, giving you the chance to lead projects and build strong in-person relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams in a growing market.

Note: Candidates must have senior-level construction project management experience with a general contractor and must be comfortable leading projects, budgets, schedules, client relationships, and field coordination in an on-site environment.

About Us

We are a long-standing construction company known for quality work, strong client relationships, and a team-first culture. We take pride in delivering complex projects on time, on budget, and at a high level, while creating an environment where our people can grow and succeed. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

Lead the overall planning, execution, and successful delivery of construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong relationships throughout the life of each project
Oversee project budgets, cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting
Drive schedules and keep projects moving by coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams
Provide leadership, direction, and support to project teams and subordinate managers
Ensure projects are built in accordance with contract documents, design intent, quality expectations, and company standards
Enforce company policies, project procedures, and safety expectations on a daily basis
Support preconstruction efforts, review new opportunities, and help establish project estimates
Monitor subcontractor performance and maintain strong coordination across all phases of the work
Oversee self-performed operations where applicable
Help strengthen existing client relationships and contribute to new business development opportunities
Represent the company professionally in the field and in the marketplace

Qualifications

10+ years of construction project management experience, ideally with progression into senior project leadership
Experience working for a general contractor
Strong background managing commercial construction projects
Proven experience with budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and client management
Ability to lead multiple stakeholders and keep projects aligned from start to finish
Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working on-site in the Lexington area
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is required

Why You Will Love Working Here

Family-oriented, team-driven culture
Strong company stability and long-term reputation
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), and paid time off
Opportunity to make a visible impact in a senior leadership seat
Growth-oriented environment with the chance to help shape important projects and client relationships
A company that values trust, professionalism, and doing things the right way

JPC-835

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

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Experience:

construction project manager: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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