Project Manager

Eastern Builders•Savannah, GA

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About The Position

Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Coordination Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and phasing strategies. Coordinate with owners, designers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with operational and regulatory requirements. Obtain necessary permits, clearances, and approvals required for construction projects. Plan work to minimize disruption to occupants, tenants, and facility operations. Budget & Cost Control Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with contract and owner requirements. Track expenditures, review pay applications, and implement cost-control measures. Review and approve change orders, while maintaining transparent reporting with stakeholders. Leadership & Team Management Direct and manage project teams, subcontractors, and on-site personnel in a highly regulated environment. Ensure compliance with safety protocols, security requirements, and access procedures. Promote a collaborative and accountable project culture that prioritizes safety and operational continuity. Quality Assurance & Compliance Conduct regular inspections and ensure strict adherence to project specifications, codes, and standards. Oversee testing, commissioning, and turnover processes to ensure projects meet performance criteria. Maintain detailed project documentation for audits and regulatory reporting. Stakeholder Communication Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and regulatory agencies. Provide timely updates, progress reports, and presentations to project stakeholders. Quickly resolve conflicts and operational challenges that may impact project delivery. Risk & Safety Management Identify project risks—including operational disruptions, security issues, and environmental factors—and implement mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with OSHA, federal, state, and local safety standards. Lead incident reporting, emergency coordination, and safety audits as required. Ideal Candidate Profile Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial or infrastructure construction project management. Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and applicable regulations. Proficiency with Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, or other construction management and scheduling platforms. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Experience managing projects in active, 24/7 operational environments. Ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances or facility access. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field. Prior experience managing projects in secure or highly regulated environments (government, defense, transportation, healthcare, etc.). Familiarity with federal and state procurement processes. Experience coordinating work during night shifts or limited operational windows to avoid operational disruption. Experience working in Airports Reports To Sr. Project Manager / Director of Operations Expectations Demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration in a multi-stakeholder environment. Deliver projects safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to ongoing operations. Uphold the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and professionalism. Take ownership of tasks and consistently deliver accurate, complete, and well-documented results. Seek opportunities for continuous improvement and career development in complex construction environments.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial or infrastructure construction project management.
Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and applicable regulations.
Proficiency with Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, or other construction management and scheduling platforms.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience managing projects in active, 24/7 operational environments.
Ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances or facility access.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
Prior experience managing projects in secure or highly regulated environments (government, defense, transportation, healthcare, etc.).
Familiarity with federal and state procurement processes.
Experience coordinating work during night shifts or limited operational windows to avoid operational disruption.
Experience working in Airports

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and phasing strategies.
Coordinate with owners, designers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.
Obtain necessary permits, clearances, and approvals required for construction projects.
Plan work to minimize disruption to occupants, tenants, and facility operations.
Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with contract and owner requirements.
Track expenditures, review pay applications, and implement cost-control measures.
Review and approve change orders, while maintaining transparent reporting with stakeholders.
Direct and manage project teams, subcontractors, and on-site personnel in a highly regulated environment.
Ensure compliance with safety protocols, security requirements, and access procedures.
Promote a collaborative and accountable project culture that prioritizes safety and operational continuity.
Conduct regular inspections and ensure strict adherence to project specifications, codes, and standards.
Oversee testing, commissioning, and turnover processes to ensure projects meet performance criteria.
Maintain detailed project documentation for audits and regulatory reporting.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
Provide timely updates, progress reports, and presentations to project stakeholders.
Quickly resolve conflicts and operational challenges that may impact project delivery.
Identify project risks—including operational disruptions, security issues, and environmental factors—and implement mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, federal, state, and local safety standards.
Lead incident reporting, emergency coordination, and safety audits as required.