Project Manager, Construction
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The Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, execution, financial performance, and successful delivery of commercial construction projects. This role requires strong experience managing ground up commercial projects, with tilt up construction experience being highly preferred. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, financially minded, and thrives in a fast paced environment.
What You'll Do:
Manage commercial ground up construction projects from award through final closeout
Lead project planning, scheduling, procurement, budgeting, and execution
Develop and maintain project schedules to ensure milestone and completion dates are achieved
Prepare, manage, and forecast project budgets, cost reports, and financial performance
Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documents for accuracy and completeness
Negotiate and manage subcontractor agreements and purchase orders
Lead project meetings with owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
Manage Requests for Information, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
Identify project risks early and implement solutions to maintain schedule and budget
Partner closely with Superintendents to coordinate field operations and resolve project challenges
Maintain strong relationships with clients while providing exceptional customer service
Ensure compliance with all safety requirements, company standards, and quality expectations
Coordinate successful project turnover and closeout documentation
What You'll Bring:
5+ years of Project Management experience with a commercial general contractor
Proven experience managing ground up commercial construction projects
Tilt up construction experience is strongly preferred
Experience managing industrial, warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, office, retail, or other commercial projects
Strong understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, contracts, and cost control
Experience managing projects from preconstruction through final completion
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
Proficiency with Procore, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, or similar construction software
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required
Preferred Experience
Tilt up industrial facilities
Manufacturing facilities
Distribution centers
Warehouse construction
Commercial office buildings
Tenant improvements
Concrete structures
Structural steel construction
About Us
Uprite Construction was established in 1991 as a multi-service construction company specializing in project site development, ground-up, new construction, renovations, and tenant improvements for the commercial and industrial sectors. Check us out at upritecomgmt.com!
We appreciate your interest in employment with Uprite Construction. Uprite Construction is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the application process may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law.