Senior Project Manager

Lead High-Impact Commercial and Mixed-Use Projects

Job Overview


* Company: Blackline Design + Construction.


* Salary/Pay Rate: $115,000 - $125,000 (based on experience) per year plus Year-End Bonus.


* Location: St.

Louis, MO (In person).


* Job/Employment Type: Full-Time.


* Schedule: Monday - Friday.


* Project Types: Adaptive reuse, historic renovation, commercial interiors, mixed-use developments, and specialized facilities (including nonprofit and ag-tech projects)


* Typical Project Size: $2M-$15M


* Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: None Required.

Why This Role Is Different


* Direct client interaction with ownership groups from pre-construction through completion.


* High-design, complex commercial and mixed-use projects.


* Opportunity to influence both strategy and execution

The Opportunity You will serve as a senior leader within a design and client-focused commercial builder, overseeing the full lifecycle of unique projects from preconstruction to final completion.

This role offers the autonomy to take true ownership of your work within a collaborative environment that values expert guidance and client focus over micro-management.

You will own projects from pre-construction through closeout, serving as the primary point of contact for clients and consultants.

How You Will Make an Impact


* Lead projects from preconstruction through closeout, with full responsibility for budget, schedule, and client satisfaction to ensure high-quality project delivery.


* Coordinate comprehensive project schedules and manage critical path activities to anticipate and resolve potential delays.


* Influence project profitability by developing detailed budgets, monitoring financial performance, and identifying value engineering opportunities.


* Serve as the primary client-facing leader, building strong relationships with ownership groups, architects, and consultants.


* Oversee subcontractor procurement and performance to maintain strict alignment with scope, schedule, and quality standards.


* Mentor and lead diverse teams of site superintendents and project engineers to foster a results-driven culture.


* Mitigate project risks by implementing effective safety strategies and ensuring compliance with OSHA and local codes.


* Drive project strategy, including preconstruction planning, value engineering, and design coordination.

Required Qualifications & Experience


* Minimum of 8+ years of experience in construction project management, specifically within a General Contracting environment.


* Proven leadership ability managing commercial, multi-family, or mixed-use projects concurrently.


* Technical proficiency in construction methods, contract negotiation, and regulatory safety requirements.


* Advanced software skills with construction management tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, or MS Project.


* Exceptional organizational skills with a demonst...