Construction Project Manager

Description

The Vertex Companies, LLC (Vertex) is a $180M global consulting firm that integrates strategic advisory, project management, and dispute resolution services for organizations facing complex challenges in a world of risk. We embody our core values of embracing lifelong learning, operating with urgency, maximizing value, and driving collaboration to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Join us if you are looking for a career that offers you a chance to love what you do and deliver meaningful impact.

The Construction Project Manager serves as a key client-facing professional responsible for overseeing construction and development projects on behalf of lenders, equity investors, ownership groups, and other project stakeholders. This role provides independent project oversight throughout the project lifecycle, including due diligence, construction monitoring, project controls review, risk assessment, budget and schedule evaluation, and stakeholder reporting.

The ideal candidate will possess strong construction management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to evaluate project risk from both an operational and financial perspective. This position requires regular travel to project sites throughout the region.

• Perform pre-construction due diligence reviews for debt and equity stakeholders, including evaluation of budgets, schedules, contracts, entitlements, permitting status, and development risks.
• Assess project feasibility and identify potential construction, financial, operational, and schedule-related risks.
• Review project documentation including construction agreements, consultant contracts, plans, specifications, and procurement strategies.
• Evaluate contractor qualifications, project delivery approaches, and project team structures.
• Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress, quality, safety observations, milestone achievement, and overall project performance.
• Analyze construction schedules, budget status, contingency utilization, change orders, and project cash flow.
• Review monthly draw requests and supporting documentation to validate construction progress and cost expenditures.
• Track key project risks and develop recommendations for mitigation strategies.
• Provide independent assessments regarding project status, forecasted completion dates, and budget performance.
• Prepare written due diligence reports, construction monitoring reports, risk assessments, and executive summaries for clients.
• Develop concise and actionable recommendations for lenders, investors, and ownership groups.
• Present findings and project updates to clients and internal leadership teams.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, meeting records, and project files.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining quality, accuracy, and responsiveness.
• Coordinate with project executives, senior consultants, engineers, cost professionals, and subject matter experts to deliver client engagements.
• Facilitate communication among project stakeholders, including developers, contractors, design teams, lenders, and investors.
• Participate in client meetings, project status calls, and site inspections.

• Manage project schedules, budgets, and workload allocations for assigned engagements.
• Maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and consistent execution.
• Assist in proposal preparation, scope development, and fee estimating for prospective engagements.

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience, a Master's degree and 3 years of related experience, or 8 years of related experience and no degree.
• Experience performing construction monitoring inspections and writing corresponding reports for a consulting or engineering firm.
• Experience managing commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, healthcare, industrial, higher education, hospitality, or institutional construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate project budgets, schedules, contracts, and construction risks.
• Strong written communication skills with experience preparing professional reports for executive stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility with…