Senior Project Manager​/Estimator

Zellner Construction is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager / Estimator to lead complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout while also supporting estimating efforts. This role is for a builder-minded professional who can manage schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and owner/design team relationships while also supervising and training assistant PMs and support staff who may be assigned across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate is a high-accountability leader who builds strong teams, communicates clearly, and executes work with consistency and professionalism. The right candidate will work effectively in a team-oriented environment, demonstrate a positive and open-minded approach, and bring strong critical-thinking skills to solve problems proactively. We value leaders who can think outside the box, identify practical solutions, and collaborate across teams to deliver successful projects.

• Lead commercial construction projects from kickoff through closeout
• Create and maintain project execution plans, staffing plans, and logistics strategies
• Manage project budgets, cost reporting, cost-to-complete forecasting, and cash flow tracking
• Develop and maintain project schedules and coordinate key milestones with the superintendent
• Lead owner/architect/engineer meetings and manage project communications
• Oversee project documentation (RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, pay apps, closeout)
• Manage procurement, subcontractor buyout, scope reviews, and contract execution
• Proactively identify and resolve project risks and field conflicts
• Ensure quality control and compliance with project requirements
• Support safety efforts through planning, coordination, and accountability

• Support and provide estimating duties, including takeoffs, subcontractor solicitation, and bid leveling
• Participate in scope reviews, value engineering, and constructability analysis
• Assist with pricing strategy, schedule development, and proposal preparation
• Ensure complete, accurate handoff from preconstruction to operations

• Supervise and mentor assistant project managers and project support staff
• Train staff on processes for documentation, cost tracking, contract management, and reporting
• Set expectations and maintain accountability for assigned staff, even when not dedicated to a single project
• Help improve standard workflows, templates, and consistent project execution practices
• Lead by example and uphold strong internal communication, professionalism, and performance standards

• Works effectively in a team-oriented environment and communicates clearly across roles
• Open-minded and adaptable when conditions change or new information is presented
• Strong critical-thinking skills and sound judgment under pressure
  
  Required Qualifications
  • 20+ years of experience in commercial construction project management (GC/CM)
  • Experience managing complex projects with multiple subcontractors and tight schedules
  • Strong estimating/preconstruction knowledge (solicitation, bid leveling, buyout, scope)
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise and train junior staff
  • Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, schedule management, and change control
  • Ability to read/interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Proficient with tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, Excel, Microsoft Project (or similar)
  • Strong organization, prioritization, and follow-through
  Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience managing projects $30M+
  • Experience with negotiated work, public sector, industrial, healthcare, or institutional construction
  • Strong subcontract negotiation skills and knowledge of subcontractor management best practices
  • Experience in improving processes and training programs across a PM team