J.R. Vinagro is currently seeking an experienced
Project Manager with a background in
demolition, environmental services, or heavy civil/site development. This role is ideal for a motivated individual with
at least 3-5 years of experience managing field operations, subcontractors, and project deliverables from planning through closeout.
The Project Manager will take ownership of multiple projects, working closely with crews, estimators, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders. While based out of the office, the role requires field presence and close coordination with site supervisors, foremen, and safety staff to ensure successful project execution.Key Responsibilities
Project Execution & Oversight- Lead and manage demolition, abatement, and sitework projects from mobilization to completion.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, permits, notifications (e.g., asbestos, environmental), and safety protocols.
- Coordinate work plans, RFIs, submittals, and change orders-ensuring timely approvals and communication with stakeholders.
- Track time and material (T&M) work; validate production quantities and support accurate billing.
- Oversee waste disposal tracking and reconciliation of waste shipment records.
- Prepare and review project documentation including job binders, reports, and closeout packages.
Team Leadership & Communication- Serve as primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
- Collaborate with field supervisors and crew leads to align daily/weekly goals with project schedules.
- Support crews with documentation needs (timesheets, safety forms, logistics planning).
- Ensure training and licensing needs for project crews are anticipated and addressed.
Operations & Reporting- Monitor project budgets and schedules to drive on-time and on-budget performance.
- Work with accounting and payroll teams to validate project labor and T&M submissions.
- Escalate risks, delays, or field challenges to senior leadership with recommended solutions.
- Participate in internal project reviews and lessons-learned sessions.
Qualifications- 3-5 years of experience managing construction, demolition, or abatement projects.
- Familiarity with asbestos abatement, environmental remediation, or hazardous materials work strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory frameworks (RI DEM, OSHA, EPA, etc.).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project tracking tools, and cloud-based documentation platforms.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus but not required.
- OSHA 30, Asbestos Supervisor, or related certifications preferred.
