Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall set‑up and completion of projects within budget, on schedule, to Kent’s quality and safety standards, and to the customer’s satisfaction. This position works with the Operations Manager and superintendents to create corrective action plans, maintain budgets, position the field team to overcome obstacles, and potentially accelerate the project schedule.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Operations, General Superintendents, and Superintendents to plan, organize, and direct project activities.
• Review contracts and ensure adherence to all company policies related to legally binding documents.
• Collaborate with the contract administrator to manage the financial aspects of contracts, protecting the company’s interests while maintaining good customer relationships.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within company policy and contract specifications.
• Confer with the Director of Operations, General Superintendents, and Superintendents to discuss work procedures, complaints, construction problems, and cost‑effective means and methods.
• Interface with clients to manage changes, issues, or disputes.
• Monitor and control the project through administrative direction of on‑site foremen to ensure completion on schedule and within budget.
• Investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures with input from the team.
• Generate and submit all change‑order requests within contract terms and established unit rates.
• Approve correctly submitted invoices for suppliers and subcontractors.
• Assist in generating purchase orders and scopes of work.
• Identify and mitigate risk while avoiding and managing problems.
• Generate timely AR billings for projects.
• Monitor all job costs and communicate with the Director of Operations and Superintendents to avoid cost fade while ensuring integrity of job costing and budgets.
• Prevent, mitigate, and manage problems related to cost overruns, product issues, or other field/project management challenges.
• Formulate reports concerning work progress, costs, and scheduling.
• Requisition supplies and materials to complete the project.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients.
• Represent the company’s interests in industry trade groups, job‑site meetings, and other events to build rapport with clients and prospects.
• Other duties as assigned by the Division Manager / Director of Project Management.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, construction science, or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
• 5–8 years of experience in construction management, including estimating, project scheduling and control, and management of field personnel.
• Knowledge and ability to prepare detailed planning for construction projects, schedules, and estimates, and to modify them using standard company software.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, shop drawings, and technical specifications.
• Ability to perform quantity take‑offs, estimate construction costs, organize bid forms and packages, and manage project budgets.
• In‑depth knowledge of construction principles and practices.
• Experience building relationships and working with subcontractors and vendors.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to job locations.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving and a drug screening.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Weekly pay.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer matching.
• Holiday pay for New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents.
• Leadership development opportunities.