Senior Project Manager - Commercial & Industrial Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Lead at a High Level. Drive Results. Grow with Us.

United Contractor Services (UCS) is one of North America's largest and most rapidly expanding specialty subcontractors, delivering commercial drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, insulation, and specialty systems across a diverse range of high-complexity project types - including mission critical facilities, advanced manufacturing, corporate interiors, and large-scale commercial construction.

As we grow into new regions, we're looking for a Senior Project Manager who brings strong leadership, deep technical knowledge, and the ability to elevate the people and projects around them.

About the Role

This is a senior leadership position within a growing regional division. You won't just manage your own projects - you'll set the standard for how work gets done, support and develop the project management team around you, and play a central role in the division's continued success. You'll have the backing of UCS's national corporate infrastructure and a team that's invested in doing the work right.

Core Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Serve as a senior leader within the regional project management team, setting the tone for quality, accountability, and professionalism
• Mentor and support Project Managers, APMs, Superintendents, Coordinators, and Interns
• Help establish and reinforce operational best practices and a high-performance team culture

Project Execution & Operations

• Manage full project lifecycle from preconstruction and estimating through field execution and closeout
• Hold teams accountable to budget, schedule, safety, and quality on every project
• Coordinate closely with UCS corporate support functions - Safety, Accounting, HR, BIM/VDC, and others - to keep projects running efficiently

Business Development & Client Relationships

• Support regional growth by building and maintaining strong relationships with general contractors, owners, and trade partners
• Contribute to pursuits, bids, and business development efforts in the region
• Help maintain a healthy project pipeline and a growing regional backlog

Financial Performance

• Oversee project-level budgets, job costs, schedules, and subcontractor/vendor coordination
• Monitor labor productivity and revenue performance across your projects
• Identify and act on opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiency

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of project management experience with a commercial drywall or interiors subcontractor - required
• Deep working knowledge of metal stud framing, drywall systems, acoustical ceilings, insulation, and related scopes
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, job costs, schedules, and vendor/subcontractor coordination
• A track record of building GC relationships and contributing to regional business development
• Strong leadership instincts with a genuine passion for developing people and raising team performance
• Comfortable operating at a senior level - taking ownership, solving problems, and setting an example

What UCS Brings to the Table

• National platform with a strong reputation and a deep backlog - especially in mission critical and advanced manufacturing
• Full corporate support: Safety, HR, Accounting, VDC, Engineering, and more
• A senior role with real influence - your experience and leadership will directly shape how the team operates and performs
• Performance-based bonus structure tied to project success and team results
• A people-first culture grounded in integrity, hard work, collaboration, and growth

Ready to lead at the next level?

If you're a proven commercial construction leader looking for a role where your experience translates into real impact - for your team, your projects, and your region - we want to hear from you.

Apply today.

United Contractor Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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