Construction Project Manager | Industrial & Commercial Construction | PEMB & Structural Steel
Industry: Industrial Construction | Commercial Construction | Design-Build | Structural Steel
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Travel Requirements: Approximately 30%
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced
Construction Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of industrial and commercial building construction projects across the Southwest, Plains, and Rocky Mountain regions.
This position is ideal for a construction professional with experience managing
ground-up construction, pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB), structural steel construction, multi-story buildings, and design-build projects.
As a Construction Project Manager, you will oversee projects from preconstruction and design coordination through procurement, construction execution, financial management, and final closeout.
You will work closely with owners, architects, engineers, superintendents, subcontractors, and internal leadership to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements.
The ideal candidate brings strong construction project management experience, technical knowledge of building systems, financial accountability, and the ability to manage multiple projects across different locations.
Key ResponsibilitiesConstruction Project Management & Execution
- Manage all phases of industrial and commercial construction projects, from preconstruction planning through final project closeout.
- Lead ground-up construction, structural steel, and pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) projects.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource plans.
- Coordinate construction activities with project engineers, field superintendents, subcontractors, architects, and engineering teams.
- Oversee multiple construction projects while maintaining quality, safety, schedule, and financial performance.
- Conduct regular jobsite visits to evaluate construction progress, identify risks, and resolve project challenges.
- Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, building codes, and contract requirements.
Preconstruction, Procurement & Subcontractor Management
- Participate in preconstruction planning, design reviews, constructability assessments, and project budgeting.
- Review architectural drawings, structural plans, engineering specifications, and construction documents.
- Prepare and manage Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), subcontractor bid packages, and procurement documentation.
- Evaluate subcontractor proposals, negotiate pricing and contract terms, and coordinate subcontract awards.
- Manage subcontractor performance, material procurement, and construction sequencing.
- Collaborate with design and engineering teams to resolve technical issues and improve constructability.
Budgeting, Scheduling & Financial Management
- Develop, monitor, and manage construction project budgets, cost estimates, and financial forecasts.
- Track project expenditures, subcontractor costs, change orders, and committed costs.
- Identify potential cost overruns, schedule delays, and project risks while implementing corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate project cost reports, financial projections, and progress updates for leadership.
- Manage project change orders, scope modifications, and contract adjustments.
- Support project profitability through effective cost control, scheduling, and resource management.
Client Communication & Contract Administration
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, owners, and project stakeholders.
- Lead project meetings with clients, engineers, architects, subcontractors, and internal construction teams.
- Manage construction documentation, submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and contract correspondence.
- Communicate project milestones, schedule changes, budget updates, and construction progress.
- Maintain strong client relationships throughout the construction lifecycle.
Construction Quality, Safety & Project Closeout
- Partner with field leadership to maintain compliance with OSHA safety requirements and company safety standards.
- Monitor construction quality, workmanship, and adherence to approved project specifications.
- Coordinate inspections, punch lists, and corrective actions.
- Manage final project documentation, including as-built drawings, warranties, operations and maintenance (O&M) manuals, and closeout packages.
- Ensure successful project turnover and client satisfaction.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of construction project management experience in industrial construction, commercial construction, or related building projects.
- Demonstrated experience managing pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) construction and multi-story structural building projects.
- Experience overseeing construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
- Strong knowledge of structural steel construction, building systems, construction methods, and project sequencing.
- Experience managing subcontractors, construction schedules, budgets, and contract administration.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, structural plans, engineering specifications, and construction documents.
- Experience managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project closeout.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate geographically dispersed construction teams.
- Willingness to travel approximately 30% for project site visits and coordination.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required. Equivalent hands-on construction management experience will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with design-build construction, ground-up industrial construction, or large-scale commercial building projects.
- Experience managing pre-engineered metal building systems, structural steel erection, and multi-story construction.
- Background in renewable energy facilities, data center construction, industrial operations facilities, or operations and maintenance (O&M) buildings.
- Proficiency with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, or similar construction project management software.
- Experience with construction cost forecasting, earned value tracking, schedule management, and project financial reporting.
- Knowledge of construction contracts, subcontractor agreements, project risk management, and construction safety standards.
What Makes You Successful in This Role
- Construction Leadership: You can lead complex projects while coordinating multiple trades, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
- Technical Construction Knowledge: You understand PEMB systems, structural steel, and commercial and industrial building construction.
- Financial Accountability: You manage budgets, monitor costs, and protect project profitability.
- Project Execution: You anticipate challenges, solve problems, and keep projects moving toward completion.
- Client Relationships: You communicate effectively with owners, engineers, field teams, and company leadership.
- Organization & Accountability: You can successfully manage competing priorities across multiple active projects.
Work Environment & Travel
This position combines office-based project management with regular visits to active construction sites.
Projects may be located throughout the Southwest, Plains, and Rocky Mountain regions. Approximately 30% travel is expected.
Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, with flexibility required to accommodate construction schedules, project deadlines, and site activities.
Candidates must be comfortable working in active construction environments, walking job sites, climbing stairs or ladders when necessary, and observing field construction activities.