Jobs · Project Management · South Dakota

Construction Project Manager

Brink Constructors, Inc. · Rapid City, SD · 2 wk ago
Project Management$100k–$145k/yrFull-time

About Us

Brink Constructors, Inc. is an electrical contractor with over 75 years of experience in high-voltage transmission line and substation erection. With a long and industrious history, our experienced team continues to help power the nation now and into the future. At Brink, our success stems from the skilled personnel that we employ and the philosophy we instill to follow and uphold our core fundamental ideals including Safety First. Becoming a member of the Brink team is more than “just a job” or satisfactory employment—at Brink, we build careers, and we invest in the future of our people. Bring your skills to light and power your future with our team.

About This Role

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for the full execution, financial performance, and successful delivery of assigned construction projects. This role owns project planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and field execution to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract requirements and company standards. The Construction Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for clients and external stakeholders, leads coordination across field leadership, subcontractors, and internal support teams, and actively manages risk, change, and performance from contract award through project closeout.

Pay

This is an exempt/salary position. The pay range is $100,000-$145,000. Pay may vary depending on your location, skills, and experience.

Location/Travel Requirements

Position is based on site at project locations in South Dakota and North Dakota and requires approximately 50% travel, or as needed, to support project execution.

What You'll Do

  • Own project execution from award through closeout, including schedule, cost, and margin performance
  • Lead contract administration activities including RFIs, change management/change orders, and documentation
  • Build, manage, and recover project schedules; lead planning and coordination with field leadership and subcontractors
  • Manage project financial controls including forecasting, cost tracking, and job health reporting
  • Lead internal and external project meetings; communicate status, risks, and action plans clearly
  • Care for procurement, buyout, and material planning to support field execution
  • Ensure compliance with company standards, safety, quality, and contract requirements
  • Mentor and provide direction to Assistant Project Managers and project support staff
  • Support invoicing and client‑facing documentation required for payment and change recovery

What You'll Bring

  • Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated experience managing construction projects with direct accountability for schedule, cost, and execution outcomes
  • Experience leading contract administration, including RFIs and change orders
  • Industry experience in power delivery construction (transmission, distribution, or substation)
  • Practical understanding of construction means, methods, materials, and equipment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to work within project management and scheduling systems
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required by project assignments
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong cost and business acumen, including forecasting vs. actuals and margin protection
  • Experience leading distributed teams across multiple project locations
  • Strong change management and issue‑resolution skills
  • Leadership capability to mentor and develop Assistant Project Managers
  • Clear, professional communication skills with clients, field teams, and internal stakeholders

What You'll Get

  • Benefits
  • 401(k) with company match (traditional & roth available)
  • Paid Holidays and PTO
  • Parental Leave
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Additional Voluntary benefits available
  • Employee Discounts
  • Company paid: Health Plan (HDHP 5,000 -other plan options available for cost)
  • Long Term Disability 1X Base Salary life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company match (traditional & roth available)
  • Paid Holidays and PTO
  • Parental Leave
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Additional Voluntary benefits available
  • Employee Discounts
  • Company paid: Health Plan (HDHP 5,000 -other plan options available for cost)
  • Long Term Disability 1X Base Salary life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program

Company Policies

  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Pre-screen: Upon offer, employees will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and MVR check.

Similar jobs

Construction Project Manager

Great Additions Construction Co.Levittown, NY· 2 mo ago
Information Technology$75k–$100k/yrapply on great-additions-construction-co-inc.careerplug.com