Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Job Title:

Construction Project Manager

Job Description

The Construction Project Manager oversees the full life cycle of multi-family and commercial construction projects, managing day-to-day site operations, leading field crews, coordinating subcontractors and vendors, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. This role focuses on multi-family ground-up projects such as apartments, condos, townhomes, and land development, and requires a hands-on leader who can manage all on-site individuals including subcontractors, vendors, clients, and customers.

Responsibilities

* Manage the day-to-day operations of multi-family and commercial construction projects from inception through completion.

* Work with city officials to obtain necessary permits and entitlements for each project.

* Coordinate with surveyors and excavators to establish property boundaries, site grades, and site controls.

* Procure all required materials and collaborate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery to the job site.

* Develop, maintain, and oversee the project schedule, including scheduling trades and subcontractors to complete work in sequence.

* Lead and direct field crews, subcontractors, and vendors to maintain productivity, quality, and safety on-site.

* Educate trade contractors to help them better understand and interpret construction documents and plans.

* Collaborate with trade contractors to resolve issues in a cost-efficient and timely manner.

* Apply a strong understanding of apartments, condos, townhomes, and land development to guide project decisions.

* Manage all on-site relationships with subcontractors, vendors, clients, and customers in a professional manner.

* Run the entire project independently rather than relying on multiple superintendents to manage separate portions of the same project.

* Utilize construction management and estimating tools, such as Procore, Bluebeam, Construct Connect, and Smart Bid, to support project planning and execution.

* Monitor project progress, identify potential delays or issues, and implement corrective actions to keep the project on schedule.

* Support estimating activities as needed to help develop budgets and bids for current and future projects.

Essential Skills

* 0-5+ years of professional experience working as a Project Manager on construction projects.

* At least 2+ years of experience running entire commercial construction projects from inception through completion.

* Minimum 1+ years of experience working on multi-family projects.

* Strong understanding of multi-family ground-up construction, including apartments, condos, townhomes, and land development.

* Proven ability to manage all aspects of a project independently without relying on multiple superintendents for different portions.

* Experience working in commercial construction environments.

* High school diploma required.

* Ability to work closely with city officials to obtain permits and entitlements.

* Strong organizational and scheduling skills to manage trades and maintain project timelines.

* Ability to read, interpret, and explain construction documents to trade contractors.

* Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on cost-efficient solutions.

* Effective communication and leadership skills for managing on-site teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

* Willingness and ability to travel up to 80% of the time to project locations within approximately five hours of Sioux Falls.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Associate's (AS) or Bachelor's (BS) degree in Construction or a related field preferred.

* Experience with multi-family ground-up builds is strongly preferred.

* Familiarity with Construct Connect and Smart Bid for preconstruction and bidding activities.

* Experience using Bluebeam / Blue Beam for plan review and document management.

* Experience using Procore for construction project management.

* Experience in mixed-use and commercial construction projects is beneficial.

* Ability to contribute to estimating processes and support project budgeting.

* Comfort working on large-scale projects while maintaining a people-first, collaborative approach.

Work Environment

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