Project Manager

PremiStar

$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred
  • 3-5 years of experience in Estimation, Bidding, or Project Management
  • Experience with commercial or industrial construction
  • OSHA safety training preferred
  • Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations
  • Proficiency in project management software

Responsibilities

  • Plan, manage, and supervise construction projects from pre-construction through close-out
  • Develop project estimates, schedules, budgets, and work plans
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients
  • Monitor project progress and adjust schedules or resources as needed
  • Review contracts, drawings, specifications, and change orders
  • Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and company policies
  • Manage project costs, approve invoices, and control expenses
  • Conduct site meetings and provide regular project status reports
  • Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
  • Resolve issues, conflicts, and delays efficiently

Benefits

  • Combination of office and construction site work
  • Opportunity for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
  • Expectations of professional growth in a dynamic work environment
  • Potential for varied project types that enhance experience
  • Engagement in both planning and execution stages of projects
Full Job Description
JOB DATA

JOB TITLE: Project Manager

DATE: 01-26-26

BUSINESS UNIT and/or DEPARTMENT: Standard / Project

SALARY GRADE: (compensation team to determine) Overtime Eligibility: (compensation will determine)

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To: General Manager - BU

Direct Reports: Union field employees

JOB SUMMARY:

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing construction projects from inception through completion. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plan, manage, and supervise construction projects from pre-construction through close-out


  • Develop project estimates, schedules, budgets, and work plans


  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients


  • Monitor project progress and adjust schedules or resources as needed


  • Review contracts, drawings, specifications, and change orders


  • Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and company policies


  • Manage project costs, approve invoices, and control expenses


  • Conduct site meetings and provide regular project status reports


  • Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies


  • Resolve issues, conflicts, and delays efficiently


  • Other duties as assigned


MINIMUM AND/OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent


  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)


  • Proven experience as a Project Manager in construction


EXPERIENCE:

  • Preferably 3 - 5 years experience in Estimation, Bidding, or Project Management


  • Experience with commercial or industrial construction


  • OSHA safety training


CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

  • Add required items


SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations


  • Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills


  • Proficiency in project management software


  • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities


  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Combination of office and construction site work


  • May require travel to job sites and extended hours to meet project deadlines


  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job


WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in both an office and a field environment. Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION:

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless doing so presents an undue hardship on the Company's business operations.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees understand the above job description and agree to comply with and be subject to its conditions. Employee further agrees this job description does not alter his/her at-will employment status. Employees understand the Company reserves the right to delegate, remove, expand or change all responsibilities. Employees acknowledge that he/she can fulfill the above duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

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