Senior Project Manager at Blackline Design Construction – St. Louis, Missouri

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 demonstrated history of maintaining accurate project documentation.

• Demonstrated experience independently managing projects and client relationships.

• Experience leading projects independently from preconstruction through closeout.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical field.

• Experience working in a client-focused firm providing deep levels of technical expertise and advice.

• Demonstrated success in conflict resolution and building long-term relationships with ownership groups.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with bi-weekly pay cycles.

• Year-end performance bonus eligibility.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings program with employer match.

• Paid time off

• Monthly phone and fuel allowance plus access to a company vehicle.

• Paid professional training and certification opportunities.

• Regular company events and a collaborative team culture.

About Us Blackline Design + Construction is a design-focused commercial builder specializing in complex, high-quality projects. We work closely with clients and design teams to deliver thoughtful, well-executed projects with a high level of detail and accountability. Our team operates with a high degree of autonomy, ownership, and direct client engagement.

Learn more at www.blacklinestl.com.

Blackline Design Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.