Job Title : Senior Project Manager (Commercial Construction)
Location : Greater St. Louis Metro Area, MO
Full-Time | Owner’s Representative | Commercial, Government, Federal & Light Industrial
Tiello is partnered with a highly respected Owner’s Representative firm known for delivering complex construction programs that strengthen local communities. With a reputation for integrity, technical excellence, and client advocacy, this firm plays a strategic role from concept through completion -and values individuals who bring both Owner’s Rep and General Contracting experience to the table.
This is a rare opportunity offering a true performance-based career path, including a direct promotional track to Director based strictly on individual performance, not tenure.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with 7–8+ years of proven commercial construction experience to take full ownership of projects from pre-development and conceptual estimating through turnover and occupancy.
The ideal candidate has experience working on both the general contractor and owner’s rep side, excels in client-facing environments, and enjoys guiding stakeholders through critical project decisions.
This role supports commercial, institutional, light industrial, municipal, federal, and community-impact developments while keeping most work local to the St. Louis region and Midwest.
Project & Company Highlights
- Typical project values : $20M–$100M+
- Diverse portfolio including :
- Commercial, healthcare, higher education, senior living, nonprofit, municipal, federal & light industrial
- Full lifecycle delivery : Concept → Design → Estimating → Construction → Occupancy
- Deep commitment to community impact and long-term client relationships
- Collaborative leadership that is hands-on, supportive, and invested in growth
- Stable project pipeline with both regional and national reach
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the Owner’s Representative across all project phases(Pre-development → design → conceptual estimating & budgets → bidding → construction → closeout)Develop, validate, and oversee budgets, cost estimates, schedules, and procurementLead consultant, contractor, and stakeholder coordination & communicationAct as the primary client liaison, ensuring alignment and project successOversee quality, risk, safety, and financial performanceProvide mentorship and leadership within the growing teamRequirements
7–8+ years of commercial / light industrial / government / federal experienceBackground with both General Contractor & Owner’s Representative project deliveryDemonstrated success managing large-scale projects start-to-finishStrong preconstruction and cost estimating experience (concept → detailed)Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related fieldProficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, and MS OfficeOSHA 10 / 30 preferredCompensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary commensurate with experienceClear, performance-based path to Director — advancement based solely on resultsBonus potential tied to individual & project performanceVehicle allowance (or mileage program available)Comprehensive benefits package (medical, retirement, PTO)Primarily local work with minimal travel (occasional Midwest client visits)High-trust, entrepreneurial culture that rewards ownership, initiative, and leadershipTiello is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.