Senior Project Manager - Construction
Talascend is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager for a contract to hire opportunity with our client in Baltimore, Maryland.
Overview
As a Senior Project Manager specializing in industrial construction, you will lead complex projects on active construction sites, delivering exceptional results through hands-on management and strategic oversight. Your field experience, safety-focused approach, and effective communication skills are essential for project success.
Responsibilities
- Manage all phases of industrial construction projects from planning through closeout, maintaining presence on active job sites
- Oversee project execution, coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and client stakeholders
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols and maintain a safety-first mindset
- Handle budget management, schedule coordination, quality control, and proactive problem-solving
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, translating business objectives into successful project outcomes
- Foster a culture of collaboration and excellence among project team members
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential
- Minimum 7 years of hands-on project management experience in industrial construction environments
- Demonstrated experience working on active construction sites (not office/remote-only experience)
- Deep understanding of industrial construction processes, sequencing, and site logistics
- Proven track record managing complex industrial projects from inception through completion
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with all stakeholders—from field crews to C-suite executives
- Exceptional attention to detail in documentation, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control
- Thorough knowledge of construction safety standards (OSHA) with a commitment to maintaining zero-incident job sites
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities
- Strong problem-solving abilities and sound judgment in high-pressure, fast-paced site conditions
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
- OSHA 30-Hour certification or equivalent safety credentials
- Experience with lean construction methodologies
- Proficiency in project management software (Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, Bluebeam)
- Background in warehouse, distribution center, manufacturing, or logistics facility construction
- Experience managing design-build or fast-track industrial projects
Schedule - Onsite at an active job sites during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.