Construction Project Manager

EquipmentShare • Memphis, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Construction Project Manager to oversee site selection, acquisition, entitlements, design coordination, budgeting, pre-construction, construction oversight, and project closeout for commercial and industrial development projects. The role is based at a facility in Memphis, Tennessee, or Birmingham, Alabama, and requires travel up to 50% of the time, as well as hands-on work at job sites.

The Project Manager sources and secures development sites, conducts due diligence, coordinates with local operations and civil engineers, and negotiates purchase and lease agreements with legal counsel support. The role leads entitlement and permitting processes and serves as a liaison with municipalities, utilities, transportation departments, water management districts, agencies, and community stakeholders.

The position prepares bid packages and requests for proposals; selects and manages architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and vendors; reviews construction documents; and ensures designs meet company standards and regulatory requirements. It manages project budgets, cost forecasts, contingencies, change orders, contractor payment applications, and milestone reporting. The Project Manager collaborates with pre-construction teams, supports general contractor procurement, monitors construction progress, and oversees compliance with schedules, standards, and contract terms. Project closeout duties include managing punch lists, warranties, 11-month inspections, project files, data backups, and external vendor documentation.

The role also coordinates project resources, materials, and scheduling; tracks progress against timelines, budgets, milestones, and other performance indicators; prepares reports for stakeholders; and acts as a liaison between clients and project team members regarding changes or problems. EquipmentShare describes itself as a people-first, technology-enabled company and highlights its proprietary T3 platform as a tool supporting its operations and employees.

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 at 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, including 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 work hands-on at job sites.
• Career background that began in a trade such as electrical, carpentry, roofing, or plumbing, followed by advancement to overseeing construction projects.
• Experience overseeing multiple construction projects simultaneously within commercial or industrial construction over the past five years.

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 reviews, 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, departments of transportation, water management districts, local agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Coordinate permitting for ground-up construction and remodels.
• Prepare and review bid packages, issue requests for proposals, 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 existing-building remodels.
• Use construction software to mark up plans and manage revisions.
• Develop and manage budgets across acquisition, entitlement, design, and pre-construction; forecast costs and manage contingencies.
• Evaluate and approve change orders; review and audit contractor payment applications.
• Track costs and report at key project milestones.
• Collaborate with 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 assess cost, schedule, and design.
• Manage project closeout, including punch lists, warranties, and 11-month inspections.
• Maintain and organize project files, ensure data backup, and coordinate post-project external vendor documentation.
• Coordinate construction resources, materials, and scheduling; track project progress against timelines, schedules, budgets, milestones, and performance indicators.
• Prepare and deliver reports to stakeholders and liaise between clients and project team members regarding changes or problems.
• Select, negotiate with, and coordinate vendors, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Be hands-on with construction work 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.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
• Generous paid time off 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