Senior Project Manager Construction

Why Join Sunrise Senior Living

At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead the planning, budget, coordination, and execution of complex new construction projects up to and exceeding $100 million. This role leads cross-functional teams, architects, engineers, contractors, and external partners to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with Sunrise quality and design standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects through pre-construction, design, permitting, bidding, construction, and closeout.
• Manage architects, engineers, consultants, general contractors, and Owner Representatives, including bidding, negotiations, contracts, and performance.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, payment applications, change orders, and project costs.
• Review construction documents, drawings, specifications, and deliverables for scope, quality, and compliance.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, schedule delays, cost impacts, and unforeseen conditions.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Purchasing, Interior Design, and New Openings.
• Provide leadership reporting on project status, milestones, budgets, schedules, risks, and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with construction standards, contracts, permits, insurance, lien releases, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive construction project management experience.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, contracts, design, permitting, and bidding.
• Experience managing multiple large-scale construction projects and budgets.
• Proficiency with Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, Procore, or Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Approximately 20–25% travel required.

Senior Construction Project Manager | New Construction | $100M+ Projects

Pay Range:

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program

• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay

• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift

• Tuition Reimbursement

• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.

• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.