Senior Project Manager - East Coast

Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) is a vertically integrated global volumetric construction leader, headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, with locations across the United States and in Europe (UK, Poland, and Serbia). Utilizing our technology-enabled design and engineering model, precision-driven manufacturing capabilities, and project-proven modular construction expertise, we focus on providing high-quality, sustainably produced buildings in less time across varied market sectors including housing and hospitality.

About The Role

The Project Manager will be a member of VBC's U.S. Project Delivery Team, managing the development and execution of projects from early design through manufacturing. This role involves working cross-functionally with internal departments and stakeholders to turn concepts into reality using project management tools, processes, and best practices to manage scope, schedule, and cost. It is ideal for a seasoned manager with deep experience in the AEC or manufacturing sectors who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment and excels at managing cross-functional teams and building long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Client Relationship Management
  • Support Project Executive with client communications and act as a point of contact between VBC and client project teams.
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of key contract terms and manage the relationship with the client and VBC in accordance with the contract.
  • Responsible for final project handover to client, including appropriate documentation.
• Project Lifecycle Management
  • Develop a charter for each project that provides clarity of roles and responsibilities, scope and objectives, financial targets, and escalation path as required.
  • Lead VBC project teams through design and execution; make or facilitate all project-level decisions.
  • Manage project submittals and approvals internally and externally.
  • Schedule and lead all project meetings (internal and external).
  • Manage detailed project schedules including full lifecycle and short-term lookaheads.
• Contract and Scope Management
  • Facilitate change management with the customer by presenting potential and actual change orders for variances to scope, including impacts to budget and schedule.
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Manage RFI flow and communication among all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Budget and Financial Oversight
  • Responsible for project schedule and budget management from detailed design through manufacturing and delivery.
  • Develop detailed budget tracking, including spending and invoicing against forecast.
  • Review and approve project financials including invoicing, billing, and purchase orders.
  • Responsible for delivering client billings, confirming against design and manufacturing progress.
• Internal Cross Functional Leadership
  • Work cross-functionally with business development and preconstruction as necessary during design to facilitate the completion of the manufacturing contract with the customer.
  • Liaise between internal VBC teams – design, manufacturing, construction.
  • Track procurement progress to ensure material availability, especially long lead time items.
  • Review project quality assessments from the Manufacturing Quality teams to understand and report on project health during the manufacturing process.
  • Coordinate with logistics team and all stakeholders to ensure implementation of the shipping and set plan.
  • Responsible for reporting project health, including budget, schedule, design progress, procurement progress, manufacturing execution, etc.
• Communication, Organizational Leadership & Team Development
  • Maintain clear communication across all levels—field crews, consultants, executives.
  • Mentor and develop junior project management talent within the organization.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Support internal initiatives to improve project delivery processes and operational efficiency.
  • Work closely with the project management team to drive lessons learned feedback loop to internal team to improve standardization and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or related field AND at least 7 years of work experience managing projects in the manufacturing or AEC industries OR high school diploma and at least 10 years of work experience managing large-scale, multidisciplinary projects in AEC industry.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams including internal and external design teams, to deliver complex projects (ideally, from design through manufacturing and delivery).
• Experience generating, managing, and reporting project schedules and budgets.
• Experience reviewing and managing complex client and subconsultant contracts.
• Experience in identifying project risks including design deficiencies, schedule concerns, and other project-specific issues.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and commenting on project documentation (large multidisciplinary architectural and engineering drawing sets), procedure manuals, schedules, RFIs, etc.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project.
• Experience with industry-specific software and technology (e.g., SAP, BIM360, Smartsheet).
• Ability to work independently and make significant project decisions.

Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification.
• Experience managing 100+ unit multi-family residential projects from inception to delivery OR experience delivering customer projects in a discrete manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of building codes, zoning regulations, and permit processes.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $107,000 - $160,000 annual base salary + annual performance bonus.
• Highly competitive pay, benefits program, and flexible time-off programs.
• 401(k) program with employer matching.
• Employee referral programs with charitable donations.
• Day of Giving program to volunteer at community charities.

VBC is an equal opportunity employer.