Job description:
BUILD WITHOUT BUREAUCRACY. LEAD LIKE YOU OWN IT.
VPG Construction is a high-performance commercial General Contractor based in New Orleans, LA — small by design, sharp by culture, and growing fast. We’re looking for a seasoned Commercial Project Manager who’s ready to own the outcome, lead with confidence, and play a key role in our next stage of growth.
If you're tired of big-firm red tape and want to work somewhere that values speed, trust, and quality, we should talk.
Why Join VPG?
- Autonomy & authority — You run the job, not the other way around.
- Zero red tape — Get decisions made in hours, not weeks.
- Growth-focused — Strong pipeline and clear paths to senior leadership
What you'll do:
- Lead multiple commercial construction projects from pre-construction through closeout.
- Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and consultants from bid to build.
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, scopes of work, and budgets.
- Prepare and manage subcontractor contracts, COs, and buyout strategies.
- Drive weekly project meetings and update stakeholders on progress.
- Lead RFIs, submittals, permitting, and inspections to ensure no delays.
- Ensure all work meets contract specs, safety standards, and company quality benchmarks.
- Mentor APMs and assist in field coordination with superintendents and subcontractors.
- Drive team alignment by actively coordinating APMs, Admins, and Superintendents to eliminate silos.
- Track and manage project KPIs, including gross margin, safety, quality, and schedule performance.
- Implement proactive risk mitigation strategies and adjust plans as needed.
- Oversee contract compliance for both prime and subcontractor scopes.
- Contribute to the improvement of company processes and best practices in construction.
Requirements:
- 5-7+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
- Demonstrated success managing $2M+ projects (ground-up or major TI).
- Proficient in Procore, Microsoft Project, Excel, and Bluebeam.
- Strong financial acumen: forecasting, cost tracking, and margin protection.
- Expertise in reading plans, specs, and contract documentation.
- Skilled communicator — able to speak confidently with clients, city officials, and field staff.
- Highly organized, deadline-driven, and focused on results.
Bonus Experience:
- Experience in retail, office, medical, or light industrial construction.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
- Leadership experience growing or scaling teams.
- GC experience or contacts in the subcontractor market.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) 4% Match
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road