Senior Project Manager, Commercial and Public Sector Construction Phoenix, AZ | Full-Time | On-site Lucid 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 Opportunity:
You'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 managers
What 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 experience What'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 impact Lucid Search Group and our client are equal opportunity employers.