Onsite Construction Project Manager

Bridge Brothers•Atlanta, GA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Onsite Construction Project Manager (Field-Based | Execution, Safety, Quality & Process Owner) Role Summary The Onsite Construction Project Manager is the single point of control for all day-to-day field execution. This role owns safety, quality, schedule adherence, and disciplined documentation while ensuring work is constructed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and company processes. This position serves as the critical link between the field, project management, engineering, and the client—responsible for real-time decision-making, risk mitigation, and maintaining control of execution under dynamic site conditions.

Requirements

5+ years of onsite construction leadership experience (PM, Superintendent, or Lead Foreman)
Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

Responsibilities

Lead all onsite construction activities from mobilization through demobilization
Direct crews, subcontractors, and vendors to maintain safe, efficient progress
Control daily sequencing, means and methods, and coordination with other trades
Make timely, sound field decisions to keep work moving while protecting safety, quality, and scope
Execute work in strict accordance with industry standard project management, QC, and safety processes
Maintain accurate daily field documentation, including: Daily reports Photos Safety logs Inspection records
Ensure all field activities align with approved scope, schedule, and documentation standards
Serve as the on-site enforcer of formal handover, change management, and document control processes
Manage daily field-driven submittals, RFIs, and drawing revisions
Ensure crews are always building from the current approved drawings
Identify constructability conflicts early and coordinate resolution with engineering and the Project Owner
Document field modifications and ensure as-built conditions are captured accurately
Serve as the on-site safety lead and authority
Conduct daily Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and toolbox talks
Enforce OSHA and company safety requirements without exception
Stop work immediately for unsafe conditions and implement corrective actions
Lead incident reporting, investigation, and follow-up
Execute field-level QC checks at defined project phases
Verify installation aligns with approved drawings, specifications, and tolerances
Identify deficiencies early and drive corrective action before rework occurs
Coordinate inspections with internal QC personnel and external inspectors
Support company-wide QC feedback loops and lessons learned
Oversee site layout, access, and coordination activities
Interpret and apply basic site surveying information, benchmarks, and elevations
Coordinate crane operations, including: Lift planning Pick sequencing Rigging awareness Exclusion zones
Maintain situational awareness of ground conditions, access constraints, and site logistics
Make real-time decisions balancing safety, quality, schedule, and cost
Identify and escalate risks early with recommended solutions
Exercise stop-the-line authority when conditions threaten safety or quality
Maintain control under pressure and changing field conditions
Serve as the primary onsite contact for clients, inspectors, and other trades
Provide clear daily updates to the Project Owner / Office PM
Escalate issues early—never after the fact
Maintain professional, solutions-oriented communication at all times
Execute work in accordance with the project schedule
Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and deliveries
Identify schedule risks and implement recovery plans
Track productivity and field constraints
Complete punch lists and verify corrective work
Support final inspections and client walkthroughs
Assist with as-built documentation and closeout packages
Ensure site is demobilized safely, cleanly, and professionally
Full authority over onsite work execution and sequencing
Authority to stop work for safety, quality, or process violations
Accountable for: Daily safety performance Field quality Documentation accuracy Schedule adherence