Project Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of construction management principles, methodologies, and industry best practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of project delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and GC/CM.
• Experience with project controls, cost management, scheduling, and forecasting.
• Knowledge of contract administration, procurement processes, claims management, and change management.
• Strong understanding of construction codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in project management and scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, and related tools.
• Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience in construction management, project management, or related infrastructure programs.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale transportation, aviation, utilities, facilities, or public infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders in active operational environments.
• Master's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with contract administration, claims resolution, procurement processes, and alternative delivery methods preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CCM, PMP, DBIA, PE, or equivalent are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee construction activities from pre-construction through project closeout.
• Review project objectives, schedules, budgets, contracts, and technical requirements to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Develop and implement construction management plans, phasing strategies, and execution approaches.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to project requirements, specifications, and quality standards.
• Monitor all on-site construction activities associated with project delivery.
• Conduct regular site inspections and field observations to verify compliance with design documents, safety requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate construction sequencing, outages, access restrictions, and operational impacts with project stakeholders.
• Review contractor work plans, schedules, submittals, and construction methodologies.
• Monitor project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, and key performance indicators.
• Evaluate schedule performance and identify potential delays or cost impacts.
• Support project controls activities, including schedule updates, cost reporting, risk registers, and earned value measurements where applicable.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and schedule optimization.
• Administer construction contracts and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Review pay applications, change orders, requests for information (RFIs), and contract modifications.
• Assist with the evaluation, negotiation, and resolution of claims, disputes, and Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs).
• Support procurement activities, contractor selection processes, RFQ/RFP reviews, and alternative delivery methods including Design-Build and GC/CM.
• Serve as a primary liaison between clients, contractors, architects, engineers, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Facilitate coordination meetings and ensure timely communication of project issues, risks, and decisions.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, environmental, safety, security, and permitting teams to support project implementation.
• Prepare and present project status reports to management and clients.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impacts to scope, schedule, budget, and operations.
• Monitor project issues and proactively implement corrective actions.
• Participate in constructability reviews and project readiness assessments.
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety throughout project execution.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Verify implementation of quality assurance and quality control programs.
• Lead corrective action efforts related to quality or safety deficiencies.
• Lead, mentor, and support project teams, inspectors, and field personnel.
• Foster collaboration among multidisciplinary teams and project stakeholders.
• Support staffing plans and resource allocation efforts to meet project objectives.