Construction Project Manager

Hohl Industrial Services • Tonawanda, NY

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About The Position

Hohl Industrial Services is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee construction projects from customer engagement and preconstruction through completion and closeout. The role manages estimating, proposals, contract review, scheduling, resource coordination, job costs, and customer relations. The Project Manager works with customers, field personnel, subcontractors, and internal departments to deliver projects safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with contract requirements and company standards. The role includes both office work and regular visits to active construction sites and industrial facilities.

The position covers project development and estimating, project planning and coordination, project execution and management, and safety and quality oversight. The Project Manager develops customer relationships, evaluates job requirements, collaborates on estimates and proposals, coordinates labor and equipment, manages project documentation and financial performance, monitors site progress, and partners with Safety and Quality teams. Projects must meet applicable company quality standards and AISC quality program requirements.

Requirements

• 7–15 years of project management experience in construction or a related industry.
• Advanced technical knowledge and expertise, including the ability to independently manage large-scale or complex construction projects.
• Professional certification in Project Management required.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification required.
• Experience with Lean Construction or similar process-improvement methodologies and the ability to apply continuous improvement practices.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, project estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and cost management.
• Advanced knowledge of contract review, negotiation, subcontractor management, procurement, and change order administration.
• Proficiency in construction project management software and financial reporting systems, including job cost tracking, earned value, invoicing, and project closeout.
• Strong understanding of construction safety practices, rigging, lifting operations, and applicable AISC quality requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage competing priorities, and develop others.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with customers, contractors, subcontractors, field personnel, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and make decisions regarding project budgets, schedules, contracts, and resource allocation.
• Comfort working in industrial environments that may involve dirt, noise, varying temperatures, uneven surfaces, and other typical construction site conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent industry experience may be considered.
• Advanced Project Management certification.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
• Master Rigger training.
• Construction Estimating Certificate.
• Advanced training in contract review and negotiation.
• PMP certification or equivalent professional project management credential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing customers and serve as a primary contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Visit customers and job sites to identify opportunities, gather information, and evaluate project requirements.
• Collaborate with estimating personnel to develop project estimates and prepare proposals and bid packages.
• Review project scopes, purchase orders, and contract terms to confirm alignment with customer expectations and proposed work.
• Establish project execution strategies, including means and methods, schedules, and work plans.
• Coordinate preconstruction activities with Safety, Quality, Dispatch, Fabrication, Accounting, and other internal departments.
• Identify and coordinate labor, tools, equipment, transportation, lifting plans, and other project resources.
• Develop project handover packages and communicate project scope, schedule, specifications, safety requirements, and customer expectations to field leadership.
• Ensure Foremen and field personnel have the resources and documentation needed to execute work safely and efficiently.
• Oversee assigned projects from planning through completion, ensuring work meets specifications, schedules, budgets, and customer expectations.
• Visit job sites regularly to monitor progress, address challenges, and check compliance with company and project requirements.
• Manage project documentation, submittals, purchase orders, subcontractors, vendors, change orders, customer meetings, invoicing, and project records.
• Monitor project costs and performance, identify potential issues, and take action to maintain financial objectives.
• Maintain communication with customers, field personnel, and internal stakeholders about progress, expectations, and concerns.
• Partner with the Safety Department to identify and communicate project-specific safety requirements and ensure safety planning is in place.
• Coordinate preparation, review, and execution of Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) with field leadership.
• Participate in required job site safety audits and help ensure compliance with applicable safety programs.
• Coordinate with the Quality Department on project-specific quality requirements and required internal, customer, and third-party inspections.
• Ensure project activities comply with company quality standards and applicable AISC quality program requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior