Construction Project Manager (New Grad 2027)

Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field (graduating Winter 2026 or Spring 2027)
  • Minimum GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0
  • Prior construction internship experience is a plus
  • Extracurricular involvement is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Manage project administrative tasks including estimating, scheduling, and quality control.
  • Ensure project estimates are accurate and comprehensive.
  • Collaborate with owners and design teams on preliminary sketches.
  • Lead proposal meetings to review project scope and suggest cost-saving measures.
  • Oversee subcontractor selection and buyout processes.
  • Conduct bi-weekly site meetings to track project progress.
  • Make timely, informed decisions under tight deadlines.

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonus program
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Tuition reimbursement for associates
  • Scholarship program for associates' children up to $28,000
  • 1-month paid sabbatical after five years, plus $5,000 for travel
  • 1-week paid volunteer leave annually
  • 100% charitable donation match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • Paid parental leave
Full Job Description
A Day in the Life:
  • Responsible for managerial and administrative aspects of a project. Including, estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reports, progress billing, design review and coordination, cost reporting, safety, and proposal preparation
  • Ensure an accurate and complete project estimate
  • Work closely with owners and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings
  • Participate in the proposal meeting with the owner to review the scope of work, discuss ways to reduce costs, and provide value engineering ideas
  • Oversee the buyout process and the selection of subcontractors
  • Conduct bi-weekly job site meetings
  • Make sound decisions under tight deadlines
  • Organize, plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results
  • Commit to quality by evaluating project-related processes
  • Make necessary changes, use customer input to make improvements, and meet/exceed internal and external client expectations
  • Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and other associates, while maintaining a constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations

Necessary Qualifications:
  • Graduation date in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027 with a Bachelor's or Master's of Engineering program or related field of study
  • Minimum GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0
  • Prior construction internship experience is a plus
  • Extracurricular involvement is a plus

What We Can Offer You:

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.
  • Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Traditional and Roth 401k
  • Tuition reimbursement for associates
  • Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child
  • 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
  • 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
  • 100% charitable match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • Paid parental leave

Total compensation for the Project Manager role ranges from $84,000.00 to $95,000.00, depending on location, previous experience, and more. Total compensation includes the base salary, benefits, and eligible discretionary bonuses based on individual and company performance.

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