Construction Project Manager

EquipmentShare • Memphis, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Construction Project Manager to oversee construction and development projects at its Memphis, Tennessee/Birmingham, Alabama facility. The role covers site selection and acquisition, due diligence, entitlements, permitting, design coordination, budgeting, pre-construction, project oversight, and closeout. The Construction Project Manager coordinates project resources, tracks progress against timelines and budgets, ensures work meets specifications, and acts as a liaison between clients and project team members. The role also selects and coordinates vendors, contractors, and subcontractors; manages materials and scheduling; reports on progress and performance; and requires a hands-on presence at job sites. Travel up to 50% is required.

The position involves sourcing and securing development sites; conducting feasibility, zoning, environmental, and risk assessments; negotiating purchase and lease agreements; and coordinating with municipalities, utilities, agencies, and community stakeholders. The manager prepares bid packages and RFPs, selects and manages design consultants, reviews construction documents, checks designs against company standards and regulations, and uses construction software to mark up plans and manage revisions.

The Construction Project Manager develops and manages budgets, forecasts costs, oversees contingencies, reviews change orders and contractor pay applications, and reports on costs at key milestones. The role collaborates with pre-construction teams and general contractors, monitors construction progress and compliance with timelines and contracts, participates in weekly project meetings, and manages closeout activities such as punch lists, warranties, inspections, project files, and vendor documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in construction, development, or site acquisition.
• 5+ years managing multiple commercial and/or industrial projects valued over $1 million.
• Experience with steel-frame buildings and remodels of existing structures.
• Strong understanding of zoning, entitlements, land use law, permitting, and construction processes.
• Skills in budgeting, cost forecasting, contract negotiation, and consultant management.
• Proficiency with construction software such as Google Sheets, Procore, and Bluebeam.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Ability and willingness to be hands-on at job sites.
• Career progression from a trade such as electrician, carpenter, roofer, or plumber to overseeing construction projects.
• Within the past five years, experience overseeing multiple construction projects simultaneously within commercial or industrial construction; ideally across multiple states.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with industrial or commercial real estate projects.
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting site and construction drawings.
• Strong time management and ability to work cross-functionally and independently.

Responsibilities

• Source and secure development sites aligned with company strategy.
• Conduct due diligence, including feasibility studies, zoning, environmental assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Work with local operations to assess site feasibility and develop initial site plans with civil engineers.
• Negotiate purchase and sale agreements and lease agreements with support from legal counsel.
• Maintain deal summaries and acquisition reports for leadership.
• Lead entitlement processes, including rezoning, permits, variances, and environmental approvals.
• Liaise with municipalities, utilities, DOT, water management districts, local agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Coordinate permitting for ground-up builds and remodels.
• Prepare and review bid packages, issue RFPs, and manage bid processes.
• Select and manage architects, engineers, and consultants; negotiate contracts and oversee deliverables.
• Review civil, MEP, architectural, and structural construction documents and ensure designs meet company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct site surveys and develop scopes of work for remodels of existing buildings.
• Use construction software such as Bluebeam to mark up plans and manage revisions.
• Develop and manage project budgets across acquisition, entitlement, design, and pre-construction; forecast costs and manage contingencies.
• Evaluate and approve change orders and review and audit contractor pay applications.
• Track costs and report at key project milestones.
• Collaborate with internal pre-construction teams on early budgets and project transitions into construction.
• Support general contractor procurement and monitor construction progress.
• Oversee compliance with building timelines, standards, and contract terms.
• Participate in weekly project meetings to evaluate cost, schedule, and design.
• Manage closeout, including punch lists, warranty processes, and 11-month inspections.
• Maintain and organize project files, ensure data backup, and coordinate post-project vendor documentation.
• Coordinate project resources and track progress against established timelines and schedules.
• Ensure work is completed on time, within budget, and to specification; communicate changes or problems between clients and project team members.
• Select, negotiate with, and coordinate vendors, contractors, and subcontractors; manage materials and scheduling.
• Track progress against milestones, budgets, and other performance indicators, and prepare and deliver stakeholder reports.
• Be hands-on with construction at job sites.

Benefits

• Base salary plus quarterly bonus potential.
• Company-provided truck or vehicle allowance of $800 per month.
• Company-provided cell phone or phone stipend.
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Gym membership stipend and wellness programs, with opportunities to earn PTO and prizes.
• Company events and food truck nights.
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year.
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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