Project Manager (Knight Const. & Supply)

Knights Companies, Inc.

$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid Driver's License
  • Proficient in MS Office, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD (with familiarity in BLUEBEAM, Sage 300-Timberline, and Primavera P6 scheduling software as a plus)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred
  • Strong multitasking skills to manage various projects on time and within budget
  • Flexible and adaptable in dynamic environments
  • Solid understanding of heavy industrial construction materials and practices
  • Ability to interpret plans and specifications
  • Exceptional time management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement specific work plans for projects
  • Prepare documentation including contracts, bids, and billing forecasts
  • Communicate necessary changes from the original job bid to clients and secure work authorization
  • Inspect subcontractor work and approve change orders
  • Learn to use Laser Tracker for accurate measurements in construction
  • Create and manage project schedules efficiently
  • Negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers for project needs
  • Collaborate with Foreman to enhance task scheduling and resource allocation
  • Conduct inspections and manage punch lists for project completion
  • Promote and operate within the company's vision and values.

Benefits

  • Top of market hourly rate depending on experience
  • Comprehensive employer-paid benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
  • Optional health plans such as Flexible Spending Accounts and Long-term Disability
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), holidays, and sick leave
  • Stable work environment in a family-owned business that values employees.
Full Job Description
PROJECT MANAGER / ENGINEER

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the construction projects and related documentation from inception to completion. Working in collaboration with the development team, the Project Manager guides the project from the proposal and estimating phases through execution and final delivery, ensuring alignment with client expectations and company standards. The Project Manager is responsible for the proactive identification and resolution of field, contractual, and construction-related issues to support the successful delivery of each project. This role involves maintaining clear and consistent communication with clients, company leadership, and field crews, as well as fostering positive client relationships that reflect and uphold the company's strong reputation for reliability and trust.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These duties are those typically performed in this position. Employee may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties.
  • Compose and implement project specific work plan
  • Prepare required documentation, such as submittals, bid packages, contracts, invoices, change orders, billing forecasts and other administrative requirements
  • Communicate deviations from original job bid to actual job site conditions to client, subcontractors, and secure additional work authorization prior to starting changes
  • Review the work performed by the subcontractors to ensure compliance with the contract documents and review and approve change orders submitted by subcontractors
  • Willing to learn Laser Tracker utilization to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines and areas for construction and mechanical alignment purposes
  • Create, track and coordinate project schedule
  • Negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers
  • Work with Foreman to schedule tasks, determine best construction methods and control labor, equipment, and material usage; Conduct on site meetings
  • Attend completion inspections utilizing contractor punch list
  • Attend final acceptance inspections as scheduled by governmental entities
  • Work within and promote corporate vision, mission, and values of the organization
  • Performs other duties as assigned


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND EDUCATION

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties.
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Computer skills such as MS Office, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD (BLUEBEAM, Sage 300-Timberline, and Primavera P6 scheduling software a plus)
  • Bachelor's Degree (Engineering, Construction Management) preferred but not required
  • Ability to manage multiple projects ensuring budgets, schedules, quality, and contractual commitments are met
  • Retain flexibility while operating within a constantly changing environment
  • Strong knowledge of heavy industrial construction materials, processes, and equipment
  • Ability to read and understand plans and specifications
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The below statements are intended to describe the physical nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Occasional walking, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, crouching,/squatting up to 8+ hours per day
  • Ability to communicate (read, write, speak) constantly
  • Handling and manipulating objects and materials
  • Coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers
  • See with or without correction; hear with or without correction


JOB AND COMPANY BENEFITS
  • Top of market hourly rate DOE+
  • Employer paid benefit package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance)
  • Voluntary health plans (Flexible Spending Account, Long-term Disability and Life)
  • 401(k) with Employer match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), holidays and sick leave
  • Stable, family owned and operated business that focuses on the value of our employees


Safety-sensitive position / drug and alcohol-free workplace: Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test including marijuana.

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