Senior Project Manager - Raleigh
UnispaceAbout the role
At Unispace, we create spaces that empower people and businesses to thrive. We are a global design-build partner delivering workplace and life sciences projects for some of the world’s most innovative brands.
With over 500 people across four continents, we bring together strategy, design, project management, and delivery into one seamless experience. Our integrated approach enables us to move with agility, solve complex challenges, and deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients.
Our people are at the centre of everything we do. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity, accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us create better experiences for our clients and each other.
At Unispace, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, work alongside talented global teams, and grow your career in an environment that encourages innovation and new ideas.
Job Title: Project Construction Manager
Team: Delivery
Responsible to: Principal, Delivery
Location: Raleigh
Who we are
At Unispace, we are committed to transforming workplaces to meet the diverse needs of today’s dynamic global brands. Our agile, end-to-end approach is delivered seamlessly across borders, fuelled by strong client partnerships and supported by insightful workplace intelligence and innovative technology.
We believe that everyone deserves to work in an environment that inspires productivity, fosters peak performance, and promotes overall well-being. Across our 48 global studios, we recognize that positive work environments cultivate open, collaborative, and supportive cultures, enriched by the contributions of independent and motivated individuals from all backgrounds.
While our core business revolves around strategizing, designing, and building workplaces for some of the world's leading brands, we understand that our people are our greatest asset. We prioritize their growth and well-being through a comprehensive Employee Value Proposition program that includes rewards and recognition, career development opportunities, and a strong focus on mental and physical well-being.
To further support our team, we embrace flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working options that empower our employees to balance in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility. This approach not only enhances work-life balance but also allows us to harness the full potential of our diverse and talented workforce.
Why You’re Here
Role context: In US construction terminology, this position aligns closely with a senior project management role, with the title emphasising direct responsibility for construction delivery and site execution.
As a Project Construction Manager, you will take ownership of the end-to-end delivery of complex workplace design and construction projects. This role combines project management with hands-on construction leadership, acting as the key link between the client, design team, site leadership, subcontractors and vendors. With a focus on safe, high-quality and commercially successful delivery, you will drive projects from initial planning and preconstruction through construction, handover and close-out.
What you’re responsible for
- Lead large-scale, complex construction projects from preconstruction and initial planning through site delivery, handover and close-out, ensuring safety, quality, programme, budget and client expectations are achieved at every phase.
- Serve as the primary client contact, building and maintaining strong, trusting relationships. You’ll be proactive in understanding client needs and tailoring project strategies to exceed expectations.
- Manage and coordinate all aspects of project and construction delivery, including preconstruction planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, resource allocation, risk management, change control and regulatory compliance. Develop delivery plans that balance safety, quality, programme and commercial objectives.
- Facilitate and lead regular client and stakeholder meetings, providing updates on progress, addressing concerns, and fostering open, solution-focused communication. Your leadership will be instrumental in delivering an exceptional client experience.
- Lead subcontractor and vendor coordination from procurement through completion, ensuring scope, programme, quality and performance requirements are understood and achieved. Work closely with site teams to resolve trade coordination issues and maintain progress against the construction programme.
- Maintain a strong presence across the construction phase, working closely with Site Sup
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