Lead Project Manager

Principal Duties and responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Oversight
• Lead, support, and develop a team of 5 Project Managers and field management resources
• Set clear priorities, balance workload, and ensure consistent execution across projects
• Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and development through 1:1s and reviews
• Ensure consistent standards, accountability, and performance across the PM team
• Manage and provide performance metrics and administrative tools for tracking project milestones and profitability
• Manage and maintain 3rd party structural engineering relationships
• Project Execution
• Oversee projects from design and engineering through fabrication and installation
• Review construction drawings and engineering calculations, develop take-offs, manage submittals, and ensure timely approvals and release to fabrication
• Cook up and manage change orders in alignment with company standards
• Maintain accurate job documentation and files
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Partner with sales, engineering, and operations to ensure alignment on scope, timelines, and execution
• Facilitate effective communication with general contractors and clients
• Drive alignment between PM, CAD, and Operations teams to improve handoffs and reduce rework
• Operational & Financial Performance
• Monitor project timelines, costs, and revenue projections
• Coordinate billing with Accounts Receivable based on project progress
• Identify risks early and develop solutions to address delays, production issues, and schedule recovery
• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
• Address field and site issues in collaboration with Field Managers
• Identify inefficiencies in project workflows and implement process improvements
• Standardize best practices to improve team efficiency and execution

Qualifications

• Experience & Knowledge
• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of commercial multifamily construction project management experience preferred
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and documentation
• Strong mechanical ability and understanding of manufacturing processes and mechanical fasteners
• Strong attention to details
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Teams, Word, Outlook)
• Skills & Abilities
• Strong leadership and communication skills across all levels
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Financial acumen and ability to analyze project performance
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency and process optimization