Construction Project Manager

Creature•Birmingham, AL

21d

About The Position

Creature is a vertically integrated Design–Manufacture–Construct (DMC) company built to eliminate the inefficiencies of traditional construction. We align design, preconstruction, field operations, and self-perform trades into one system so projects move faster, cleaner, and with greater reliability. At Creature, the Project Manager is not a coordinator of scopes — they are the owner of outcomes. Purpose of the Role Lead the full lifecycle of project delivery to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance are achieved. The Project Manager exists to create alignment across teams, eliminate friction between phases, and deliver predictable, high-performing projects that meet both client expectations and Creature standards.

Requirements

5+ years of project management experience in construction or design-build environments
Strong understanding of scheduling, cost control, and project execution
Experience with Procore, PowerBI, Excel, and project management systems
Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Project Execution & Delivery Leadership: Lead projects from preconstruction through closeout with full ownership of schedule, scope, and execution. Ensure alignment across design, field, and trade partners to deliver predictable results.
Financial Ownership & Performance: Own project gross margin, forecasting, buyout, cost tracking, and billing. Ensure financial accuracy and proactively manage risks that impact profitability.
Planning, Procurement & Risk Management: Develop and maintain master schedules, lead procurement and subcontractor coordination, and identify risks early. Drive proactive problem-solving to protect schedule and budget.
Communication & Stakeholder Alignment: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, and internal teams. Lead coordination meetings and maintain clear, consistent communication across all stakeholders.
Leadership, Integration & Continuous Improvement: Mentor team members, support field operations, and reinforce Creature’s values. Eliminate silos by connecting Design, Precon, and Field teams, while contributing lessons learned to improve future projects.