Construction Project Manager

Benchmark is a premier design-build, site and underground utility construction firm, completing over 500 projects spanning over nine (9) years. With a heavy focus on mission critical facilities, our teams collaborate seamlessly to ensure our customers receive the highest level of service in the construction industry. At Benchmark, our success is fueled by our exceptional workforce. We prioritize training and professional development, encouraging our team to expand and enhance their unique skills, so they can fully realize their potential.

If you are driven and passionate about excellence, we want to hear from you. Join us and be a part of our dynamic team, where your skills and ambitions will be nurtured and valued.

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of utility construction projects within a design‑build environment. This role oversees projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements and company standards.

Working under the guidance of the Senior Project Manager, the Project Manager collaborates closely with superintendents, field personnel, subcontractors, designers, and internal support teams. The PM serves as the central point of coordination for project activities, client communications, cost control, schedule management, quality assurance, and risk mitigation. This position requires strong leadership skills, exceptional organization, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast‑paced environment.

• Champion a strong safety culture across all assigned projects.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, OSHA standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with the safety department to promote continuous safety improvement and corrective actions.

• Lead day‑to‑day project operations from initiation through final closeout.
• Coordinate planning, procurement, scheduling, and execution activities.
• Ensure projects meet contractual obligations, quality standards, and client expectations.
• Support transitions from estimating to active project management.
• Review and validate project scope, plans, specifications, schedules, pricing, and resource requirements.
• Collaborate with estimating teams to ensure constructability, scope clarity, and accurate resource planning.

• Develop, maintain, and update total project schedules, look‑ahead schedules, and interim milestones.
• Monitor schedule performance and adjust sequencing as required.
• Coordinate closely with field teams to maintain schedule compliance.

• Develop, manage, and track detailed project budgets.
• Review weekly job cost reports and labor tracking.
• Forecast costs based on progress and anticipated expenses.
• Implement cost control measures and identify savings opportunities.
• Ensure cost impacts are documented and change orders are submitted, approved, and tracked in a timely manner.
• Communicate financial risks or concerns to the Senior Project Manager proactively.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients.
• Provide regular progress updates and lead client meetings.
• Respond to client inquiries and manage expectations to ensure satisfaction.

• Work closely with superintendents and foremen to allocate labor, equipment, and materials effectively.
• Maintain consistent and clear office‑to‑field communication.
• Support field operations through site visits and coordination meetings.
• Oversee subcontractor and vendor procurement and performance.
• Ensure contracts are executed per terms, schedules are met, and quality standards are achieved.
• Resolve performance issues promptly.

• Ensure all work meets design documents, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Educate project staff on project requirements and quality expectations.
• Participate in inspections and ensure deficiencies are minimized and corrected promptly.

• Establish and maintain comprehensive project documentation…