Construction Project Manager

Primary

Job Title:

Construction Project Manager

Alternate/Related Job Titles: Construction Project Manager, EPC Project Manager, Program Construction Manager, Senior Construction Manager, Engineering Project Manager

Location: Newton, MA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type:
  Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Start:
  As Soon As Possible
• Pay Rate: $77 - 85/hr

The Construction Project Manager supports the Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) Project Manager or Program Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations from pre-construction through project completion and warranty periods. This role is responsible for managing construction safety, quality, schedule, and cost control while ensuring successful execution of EPC, Construction Management, and Program Management projects.

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities and manage single or multiple projects simultaneously
• Support project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and critical objective setting
• Develop and manage client relationships; interface with clients for proposals and project-related matters
• Participate in internal and external project risk reviews; consult Legal Department as required
• Negotiate prime contracts, CM contracts, subcontracts, and change orders
• Implement assigned sections of the Project Execution Plan including quality, safety & health, subcontracting, staffing, and procurement plans
• Develop staffing plans and coordinate global practices/disciplines for cost-effective execution
• Oversee site layout planning, mobilization, and demobilization
• Verify project permits are secured per requirements
• Direct RFP and bid processes including bidder prequalification, evaluation, award recommendation, and selection
• Review and communicate budgeting, cash flow forecasts, and status reports to leadership
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of engineering deliverables
• Manage contract administration including RFIs, submittals, change management, closeout, and claims mitigation
• Oversee invoicing for prime contracts, subcontractors, and client contractors
• Coordinate commissioning and startup teams
• Audit and oversee project documentation and compliance requirements
• Conduct project safety, quality, financial, and progress assessments
• Oversee non-conformance reporting processes
• Manage cost reporting, scheduling, WBS setup, project closeout, and field progress tracking
• Oversee materials management including inventory, storage, and transportation
• Ensure compliance with contract documents, safety, quality, and scheduling standards
• Direct project turnover documentation and warranty administration
• Support communication with governmental, industry, and public entities
• Provide mentorship and performance feedback to project team members
• Manage labor relations, craft classifications, crew rates, staffing, and training standards
• Manage earned value, schedule performance, cost metrics, and change management
• Ensure adequate construction equipment inventory
• May be assigned to project sites based on project requirements
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field and 7 years of relevant construction project management experience; applicable experience may substitute for degree requirement
• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Must meet company driving requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage large workloads in a fast-paced environment

• PMP certification preferred
• Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control, and project management software
• Multiple years of experience on construction project sites or executing program management in aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transportation, transmission & distribution, or water industries

• Construction project management
• Contract negotiation and administration
• Cost control and scheduling

• PMP…