Wright-Ryan Construction Inc.
Project Manager - Commercial Construction
10 Danforth St Portland, ME 04101
Wright-Ryan has been at the heart of Maines construction landscape over the past four decades, crafting spaces that endure. Beyond the blueprint, our team of dedicated professionals sees each project as a partnership in realizing our clients goals. From the initial stages through project completion, we provide insightful guidance, innovative solutions, and steadfast assistance.
Spanning Commercial, Institutional, and Residential sectors, our firm thrives on diverse and engaging projects. We prioritize a close-knit community and supportive environment essential to our success as employee owners. At Wright-Ryan, we take pride in our reputation and our role in shaping Maines great spaces.
Job Overview
Join our Commercial Construction division and help build some of Maines most recognizable buildings. Our diverse commercial portfolio spans housing, hospitality, higher education, healthcare, and a wide range of other commercial projects.
As a Project Manager, youll play a key role in building and maintaining strong relationships with owners and strategic partners such as architects and subcontractors. Youll lead projects through all phases of construction, balancing deadlines and costs with owner expectations of schedule, quality, and budget. This includes developing clear project scopes and completion plans to ensure steady, uninterrupted progress. Working in close partnership with a Superintendent, youll form a coordinated leadership team focused on delivering exceptional results.
Job Requirements
• Develop a thorough understanding of project scope by reviewing plans, documents, and estimates. • Create and manage a detailed project schedule and milestone plan-set priorities, coordinate activities, establish benchmarks, and assign responsibilities to keep work moving forward. • Anticipate, identify, and promptly address issues that impact risk, budget, schedule, or overall performance. • Translate project goals into clear action plans and communicate to project team members. • Manage owner billing, cash flow, and financial forecasting using construction software and technology tools to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Education, Experience, and Skills
• Bachelors degree in construction engineering or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Minimum of five years of construction experience, including managing projects ranging from $3M to $25M. • Strong understanding of construction financials and risk management with the ability to apply that knowledge in the field. • Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and identify new business opportunities. • Excellent customer service skills and a collaborative team-oriented mindset. • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills to lead and manage complex projects from start to finish with excellent attention to detail while meeting tight deadlines. • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and coordinate project teams and subcontractors. • Proficient in reading and interpreting construction drawings, plans, and specifications. • Experience with construction software and technology, including Procore, Sage, Timberline, Microsoft Office Suite, and MS Project (preferred).
Pay and Benefits
As a 100 employee-owned company, each employee owner shares in our financial success by receiving shares of company stock at no cost through our ESOP. In addition to the many benefits of employee-ownership, we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits, including:
• Annual bonus pay plan • 401k retirement plan with match • Insurance (health, dental, life, disability, and accident) • Paid time off • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
Including disabled and veterans.
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