Project Manager - Construction

Who we are: Ketchum & Walton is a trusted manufacturers’ representative serving industry leaders in Noise Control, HVAC Equipment, and Indoor Air Quality. We help clients achieve greater efficiency and cost savings through innovative solutions in air filtration, architectural and interior noise control, HVAC systems, and vibration isolation.

We’re proud to partner with top-tier manufacturers who are committed to continuous improvement, cutting-edge research, and advancing technology. Our work environment reflects these values—creative, collaborative, and focused on solving complex problems for our clients.

At Ketchum & Walton, our core values are the foundation of everything we do. We’re a team that thinks strategically, works collectively, and strives to be a world-class organization. If you’re driven, innovative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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What we need: Our ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, analytical, and self-motivated professional who thrives in structured environments, values process and accuracy, and takes pride in delivering predictable, high-quality results. The Project Manager must be able to work independently while remaining an integral part of a collaborative team, ensuring project success through clear documentation, risk management, and disciplined follow-through.

• Coordinate submittals (product data, shop drawings, engineering) with sales, vendors, and customers.
• Conduct site visits for field measurements and on-site coordination.
• Oversee submittal approvals before material release and manage material purchasing and deliveries.
• Schedule and coordinate internal teams and external labor partners for turnkey projects.
• Track project timelines, material lead times, and manpower availability to optimize scheduling.
• Manage change orders between field teams, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure timely resolution of punchlist items and completion of project closeout documentation.
• Quality Control on installations and deliverables to customers.
• Support invoicing efforts to ensure prompt billing upon project milestones or completion.
• Coordinate change orders with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Assist sales staff with estimating and project scoping during the pre-sale phase.
• Ensure projects are invoiced at the appropriate time.
• Ensure compliance with company safety protocols across all active job sites.
• Local travel to job sites: 20-30%
• Other duties as assigned

• Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field preferred; 3–5 years of relevant experience, ideally with a General Contractor.
• Software Proficiency: Skilled in Blue Beam Revu or Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, and construction management platforms (e.g., Procore, MS Project, Plan Grid, Primavera P6).
• Technical Competence: Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications; solid understanding of construction project workflows.
• Bi-Lingual in English and Spanish is required
• Highly motivated, determined, target driven

• Knowledge Retention: Quickly absorbs and retains critical project information for effective decision-making.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains accuracy and thoroughness across all tasks and documentation.
• Problem Solving: Skilled in identifying issues and delivering practical, customer-focused solutions.
• Communication: Clearly conveys technical information to both internal teams and external clients.
• Customer-Centric Mindset: Builds trust through responsiveness and tailored support.
• Time Management: Manages priorities and deadlines efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-Oriented with Ownership Mentality: Works collaboratively while taking initiative and responsibility for outcomes.

Reports to:

Director of Project Management and local Director of Sales

Status:
Full-Time, onsite

Job Class:
Exempt

We are proud to be 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and committed to investing in our people. Our team members enjoy an extensive benefits package
, including:

• Biannual bonus opportunities
• Paid time off, holidays, and leaves
• And more!

Ketchum & Walton is an Equal Opportunity Employer
. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need—regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Please note:

We are not engaging with recruiting agencies for this position and will not respond to agency inquiries.