Project Manager, Construction

Uprite Construction•Pocatello, ID

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Uprite Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager for ground-up industrial construction projects in Pocatello, Idaho. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of managing projects from preconstruction through closeout, with direct experience in commercial or industrial construction. Experience with concrete tilt-up construction is highly preferred. This role involves close collaboration with the Superintendent, project team, subcontractors, ownership, and leadership to ensure projects are completed efficiently while maintaining control over cost, schedule, quality, and communication.

Requirements

Strong ground up commercial or industrial construction experience required
Experience managing multimillion dollar projects and significant subcontractor scopes
Strong understanding of project financials, forecasting, buyout, change management, and cost control
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and schedules
Strong subcontractor management and owner communication skills
Comfortable working closely with both field and office teams

Nice To Haves

5 or more years of commercial construction project management experience preferred
Experience with concrete tilt up construction strongly preferred
Experience with warehouses, distribution facilities, manufacturing, logistics, industrial facilities, or similar large ground up projects is highly valued
Strong understanding of concrete, structural steel, site development, underground utilities, MEP systems, building envelope, and interior construction
Procore and construction scheduling experience preferred
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred, although equivalent construction experience will be considered

Responsibilities

Manage ground up industrial construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout
Partner closely with the Superintendent to manage project schedule, sequencing, logistics, quality, and overall execution
Manage project budgets, forecasting, cost reporting, commitments, and financial performance
Lead subcontractor buyout, scope review, contract administration, and change management
Manage RFIs, submittals, procurement, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation
Coordinate closely with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, inspectors, and internal project teams
Identify long lead materials and procurement risks early and develop plans to protect the project schedule
Understand and coordinate major ground up scopes including sitework, underground utilities, foundations, concrete, structural systems, MEP, building envelope, and finishes
Support planning and execution of tilt up concrete construction, including foundations, slab preparation, panel construction, erection, structural steel, roofing, and building dry in
Lead owner and project meetings and communicate project status, risks, financials, schedule concerns, and upcoming milestones clearly
Review drawings and specifications for constructability, scope gaps, conflicts, and potential cost or schedule impacts
Build strong relationships with subcontractors and maintain accountability while treating our trade partners fairly
Work closely with preconstruction and field leadership to ensure a smooth transition from estimating into operations
Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure issues are addressed before they become larger problems
Drive project closeout, punch list completion, turnover documentation, and final financial reconciliation