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Project Manager – Private Industrial​/Energy

Job in Lower Merion, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
Listing for: The Great Lakes Construction Co.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-04
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Estimator, Civil Engineering
  • Engineering
    Estimator, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: PROJECT MANAGER – PRIVATE INDUSTRIAL/ENERGY

JOB PURPOSE

The Project Manager (PM) is the lead administrative person on the project. The PM is primarily responsible for project start-up, scheduling, billing, contract interpretation, contract claims, subcontractor dispute resolution, submittals, extra work, cost control, and financial reporting project closeout. The PM is also the lead planner on the project conducting regular meetings to review past, present, and future costs.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Promotes safety, quality, efficiency, and core values
  • Oversees the development of project schedule ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within the scope, and within budget
  • Supervises project buyout with the estimator
  • Performs and oversees submittals and the RFI process
  • Leads planning meetings and attends progress and owner’s required meetings
  • Collaborate with all support staff associated with the project
  • Creates an agenda for planning and progress meetings
  • Executes the cost to complete reports
  • Review proposed subcontractor and vendor payments
  • Analyzes subcontractor billings
  • Maintains logs as needed – change orders, field orders, submittal, RFI’s, change conditions, delays,
  • Tracks material used on the job
  • Collaborates with the Vice President of Contracts to effectively manage projects
  • Works with estimating to develop accurate cost proposals and estimated cost reports for submission to the owner
  • Coordinates payments with lower-tier vendors and subcontractors
  • Mentors and trains assistant project managers and project engineers
  • Participates in a professional trade group
  • Leads entire project team to a successful outcome
  • This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change or include additional items at any time and without prior notice, verbally or in writing.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • EDUCATION:
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
    • Educational equivalent or relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree
  • PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Registered Professional Engineer License preferred, but not required
EXPERIENCE
  • Minimum of five years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager or Project Engineer
  • Minimum of five years in heavy civil construction or related fields
REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES
  • Ability to manage medium size projects
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Understands market conditions and long lead items
  • Comprehension of the cost to complete the process, project financial reporting, and project minority goals
  • Knowledge of contract documents and contract-specific dispute resolution procedures
  • Leadership and management skills, including the ability to make decisions with integrity
  • Experience dealing with subcontractors and vendors
  • Proficient written and verbal skills, attention to detail
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products, P6, and Viewpoint software
  • Proactive, self-motivating, problem solver
  • Has a high level of emotional intelligence
  • Valid Driver’s License Required
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position, and the work week for employees is normally considered 40 hours Monday through Friday. Flexibility is required to support time-sensitive issues as they arise. However, greater emphasis is placed on meeting the responsibilities assigned to this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a non-smoking office. Work conditions are primarily indoors; however, fieldwork and travel are a significant portion of the role. Overnight stays can be expected depending on the project and/or business demands.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The majority of the work is performed in a non-smoking office. The work primarily takes place indoors. However, there may be outdoor fieldwork and travel, which could be a significant part of the role. Depending on the project, department, or business demands, overnight stays may be expected.

Employees must have the ability to:

  • Sit (or stand) for prolonged periods of time
  • Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
  • Occasionally bend, twist, squat, and kneel
  • Occasionally walk up and down the stairs
  • Demonstrate visual acuity with or without corrected vision
  • Demons…
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