5+ years of experience in supervising commercial construction projects
Bachelor's degree in construction or related field, or equivalent experience
Proficient in reading project plans, specifications, and contracts
Strong understanding of labor, material, and subcontract costs
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, Bluebeam, ASTA Powerproject, SketchUp, and AutoCAD
Responsibilities
Maintain cost and contract control, including job cost management and change orders
Create and maintain a monthly CPM schedule with recovery tactics
Lead the buyout process by developing subcontract agreements and managing procurement
Conduct weekly project meetings to review critical information
Ensure safety and quality control in project planning and execution
Participate in preconstruction processes, including estimates and bid packages
Support business development through proposals and networking
Mentor and develop project staff, fostering accountability
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with strong team support
Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement
Encouragement of certifications like LEED and OSHA
Focus on building long-term relationships within the construction community
Commitment to project success and client satisfaction
Full Job Description
As a Project Manager at Jackson Contractor Group, you will be at the center of building what matters, leading teams, shaping outcomes, and creating environments where people can do their best work. You'll guide projects from concept to completion, combining strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, thoughtful coordination, and unwavering commitment to budgeting, schedule and quality.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on challenges, values collaboration and camaraderie, and takes pride in building clarity, confidence, and momentum across teams. You'll have the independence to lead and the support to excel, because at Jackson, you don't manage projects alone. You lead with a team behind you.
PROJECT MANAGERDepartment: Build It Direct Supervisor: Division Manager
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
Maintain cost and contract control, including managing job cost and change orders, understanding contract language and risk, preparing pay applications, processing budget adjustments, supporting monthly project status reporting, and understanding insurance and bonding requirements.
Create and maintain a monthly CPM schedule, including identifying recovery tactics and schedule improvements.
Lead the buyout process by developing subcontract agreements and purchase orders; manage procurement and document control.
Ensure safety and quality control are built into all project planning and executed consistently in the field.
Participate in or lead the preconstruction process, including preparing estimates, developing bid packages, conducting subcontractor/supplier outreach, executing bid-day analysis, and engaging in bid teams.
Support business development efforts by participating in proposals, interviews, networking, and relationship-building within the construction community.
Lead and develop project staff through mentorship, training, and cultivating accountability across the team.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Build and maintain long-term, trust-based relationships with coworkers, subcontractors, clients, and the public.
Go the extra mile to ensure project success and client satisfaction by double-checking key deliverables to reduce errors.
Take pride in ownership of all work and outcomes.
Implement solutions efficiently and effectively.
Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement through personal development and suggestions for better company processes.
Exhibits strong written and verbal communication skills.
Shows self-motivation, punctuality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
5+ years of experience supervising commercial construction projects.
Four-year degree in construction or related field, or equivalent work experience.
Ability to read and understand project plans, specifications, and contracts.
Ability to understand labor, material, and subcontract costs, and analyze reports for effective project management.
