Job Description
Position Overview:
We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Manager I to oversee the coordination, execution, and delivery of assigned construction projects. This role partners closely with the Lead Superintendent and plays a critical part in managing all project phases from pre-construction through final handover. The PM I ensures successful project outcomes by controlling documentation, cost, schedule, communication, and compliance while fostering a safe and productive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Safety Leadership
- Partner with the Lead Superintendent to promote a culture of safety on-site
- Conduct a minimum of 4 site safety inspections monthly
- Drive safety-focused dialogue during weekly internal meetings
Documentation & Procurement Oversight
- Interpret and manage project plans, specifications, and contractual terms
- Track procurement items and ensure timely delivery of critical materials
- Administer submittals and maintain a live procurement log
- Confirm compliance from all subcontractors including required insurance and contract documentation
Stakeholder Communication
- Maintain clear, professional communication with owners, architects, and subcontractors
- Lead daily coordination of project tasks and anticipate resource requirements
- Manage the flow of documentation and updates between all parties
- Represent company in meetings, providing professional and informed updates
Cost and Budget Control
- Manage project buyout process, including scoping, bidding, and subcontractor negotiation
- Set up, monitor, and control job cost budgets and field expenses
- Drive profitability by ensuring cost forecasting and monthly reporting are accurate and timely
- Lead change management processes: assess requests, negotiate terms, and issue subcontractor changes to maintain workflow
- Oversee monthly requisition cycles and ensure vendor payment compliance
Project Scheduling & Reporting
- Develop and maintain a detailed baseline project schedule
- Collaborate on monthly updates that reflect current conditions, delays, and staffing
- Review work plans in advance to minimize coordination conflicts
- Participate in project turnover and closeout strategies
- Support labor relations and assist with union-related procedures as needed
Team Leadership
- Supervise and guide the work of Assistant Project Managers
- Review deliverables to ensure quality and accuracy
- Foster team success through coaching and mentorship
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in construction project management
- Proven ability to manage scope, budget, and schedule within a construction environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative leadership approach
Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.
We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability and/or other protected categories. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities or needs, as required by law.