Construction Project Manager

Primary Responsibilities

• Site Selection & Acquisition
  • Source and secure new development sites aligned with company strategy.
  • Conduct due diligence, including feasibility studies, zoning, environmental assessments, and risk evaluations.
  • Work with local operations to assess site feasibility and design initial site plans with civil engineers.
  • Negotiate Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSAs) and Lease Agreements with legal counsel support.
  • Maintain deal summaries and acquisition reports for leadership.
• Entitlements, Permitting & Regulatory Approvals
  • Lead full entitlement process including rezoning, permits, variances, and environmental approvals.
  • Serve as the main liaison with municipalities, utilities, DOT, water management districts, and local agencies.
  • Attend pre-application meetings and coordinate with community stakeholders.
  • Work through permitting processes for both ground-up builds and remodels.
• Design & Construction Coordination
  • Prepare and review bid packages, issue RFPs, and manage bid processes.
  • Select and manage architects, engineers, and consultants; negotiate contracts and oversee deliverables.
  • Review all construction documents including civil, MEP, architectural, and structural plans.
  • Ensure designs align with company standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct site surveys and develop scopes of work for remodels of existing buildings.
  • Use software such as Bluebeam to mark up plans and manage revisions.
• Budgeting & Financial Oversight
  • Develop and manage project budgets across acquisition, entitlement, design, and pre-construction.
  • Forecast project costs and manage contingencies.
  • Evaluate and approve change orders; review and audit contractor pay applications.
  • Provide cost tracking and reporting at key milestones.
• Pre-Construction & Project Oversight
  • Collaborate with internal pre-construction teams to develop early budgets and transition projects into construction.
  • Support general contractor (GC) procurement and monitor construction progress.
  • Oversee compliance with building timelines, standards, and contract terms.
  • Participate in weekly project meetings to evaluate cost, schedule, and design.
• Project Closeout & Documentation
  • Manage project closeout including punch lists, warranty processes, and 11-month inspections.
  • Maintain and organize all project files and ensure data backup.
  • Coordinate external vendor documentation post-project.

About You

• See challenges as opportunities.
• Embrace change and continuous improvement.
• Bring energy, effort, and optimism every day.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in construction, development, or site acquisition.
• 5+ years of managing multiple commercial and/or industrial projects over $1 million.
• Experience with steel-frame buildings and remodels of existing structures.
• Strong understanding of zoning, entitlements, land use law, permitting, and construction processes.
• Skilled in budgeting, cost forecasting, contract negotiation, and consultant management.
• Proficient in construction software such as Google Sheets, Procore, and Bluebeam.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record.
• Willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to be hands-on at job sites.
• You started your career in a trade such as electrician, carpenter, roofing, plumber, etc. and over time, advanced to overseeing construction projects.
• In the past 5 years you have grown to oversee multiple construction projects simultaneously within commercial or industrial construction; ideally across multiple states.
• The Construction Project Manager duties include coordinating construction project resources and tracking project progress against established timelines and schedules.
• You will ensure work is completed on time, within budget, and to specification, and act as a liaison between the client and project team members regarding changes or problems.
• You will select, negotiate with, and coordinate the work of vendors, contractors, or subcontractors and be responsible for material management and deliver scheduling tasks in support of assigned projects.
• You will track project progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators and prepare and deliver reports to stakeholders.
• Lastly, you are willing and able to be hands-on with the construction on your job sites.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with industrial/commercial real estate projects.
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting site and construction drawings.
• Strong time management and ability to work cross-functionally and independently.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, bending, reaching overhead.
• Driving a vehicle.

Pay

Salary range: $85K-$120K. Factors including past experience and location may affect final compensation rate.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: Base salary plus quarterly bonus potential.
• Company provided truck or Vehicle allowance ($800/mo).
• Company provided cell phone or phone stipend.
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
• Generous PTO + paid holidays.
• 401(k) + company match.
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!).
• Company events and food truck nights.
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year — give back to the community you call home.
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities.