SOLID ROCK RECRUITING

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Senior Project Manager – Commercial Drywall

Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Position Type: Full-Time
Industry: Commercial Drywall & Metal Stud Framing

The Opportunity

Solid Rock Recruiting is partnering with an established commercial drywall contractor seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its Huntsville, Alabama operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished commercial drywall professional to lead multiple projects or oversee large, technically complex assignments from preconstruction through final closeout.

The Senior Project Manager will play a key leadership role in directing project teams, maintaining client relationships, protecting profitability, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards.

Experience with mission-critical, advanced manufacturing, data centers, or other technically demanding construction projects is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple commercial drywall projects or large, complex assignments.

• Oversee projects from preconstruction and estimating through execution and final closeout.

• Establish project budgets, contract pricing, and cost controls for GMP and lump-sum projects.

• Negotiate subcontractor agreements and material purchases to protect project cost, schedule, and quality.

• Direct preconstruction activities and serve as a technical resource to the estimating team.

• Prepare, negotiate, and issue subcontract bid packages.

• Oversee project buyout, shop drawing approvals, procurement, and material delivery.

• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and management reports.

• Review contract requirements and ensure compliance with all terms and conditions.

• Build and maintain relationships with owners, general contractors, architects, vendors, and subcontractors.

• Partner with field leadership to establish and implement project-specific safety plans.

• Lead, mentor, and develop project teams while maintaining accountability and performance standards.

• Conduct regular project meetings with management, field personnel, and subcontractors.

• Maintain accurate documentation of delays, change orders, claims, safety incidents, and other significant project events.

• Oversee quality control and ensure completed work meets project specifications.

• Identify and resolve potential conflicts before they result in claims or project delays.

• Manage project closeout procedures and ensure timely completion.

• Maintain responsibility for delivering projects at projected fee or better.

• Support business development efforts and participate in project interviews and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent commercial construction experience.

• 8–10 years of construction project management experience, preferably with a commercial drywall or metal framing contractor.

• Demonstrated success managing project teams and overseeing large or technically complex construction projects.

• Experience with mission-critical, data center, or advanced manufacturing construction is strongly preferred.

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-development abilities.

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Thorough understanding of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.

• Proficiency with construction management software and related technology.

• Working knowledge of contract administration and project accounting.

• Strong understanding of scheduling, cost control, procurement, estimating, change order management, forecasting, and project closeout.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a respected and established commercial construction contractor.

• Lead significant projects in the growing Huntsville construction market.

• Work on challenging, technically sophisticated construction projects.

• Take on a visible leadership position with meaningful influence over project performance.

• Join an experienced team focused on safety, quality, accountability, and profitability.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package based on experience.

Interested in Learning More?

Qualified commercial drywall professionals are encouraged to apply confidentially.

Contact:

Payton Marquardt
Solid Rock Recruiting
605-204-8339

Solid Rock Recruiting specializes in connecting exceptional construction professionals with leading commercial contractors across the United States.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect.