Construction Project Leader: -Time Delivery & Safety

Position Overview

The Project Manager – Construction is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and execution of assigned construction projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role serves as the primary point of contact between the internal customer, internal teams, contractors, and other stakeholders. The Project Manager will leverage strong leadership, organizational, and problem‑solving skills to drive projects from conception through completion while maintaining compliance with safety regulations and company standards.

• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risk management strategies.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, procurement, and field teams to ensure project requirements are clearly defined and achievable.
• Establish and maintain project timelines and milestones; adjust as necessary to meet changing requirements.
• Direct day‑to‑day operations on assigned projects, ensuring activities are performed according to specifications, drawings, and contractual requirements.
• Interact with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors, ensuring timely delivery of services and materials.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, identify potential issues, and ensure safety compliance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (engineering, procurement, safety, and quality) to ensure process alignment with project goals and compliance standards.
• Prepare and track project budgets, reviewing costs against forecasts to maintain financial control.
• Approve invoices and change orders within authorized limits, and elevate significant cost variances as needed.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal customer, architects, engineers, contractors, and executive leadership.
• Provide regular progress updates, status reports, and risk assessments to stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective problem resolution to maintain project momentum and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor and report on process adherence and performance metrics, implementing corrective actions where needed to ensure consistency and continuous improvement.
• Champion a strong safety culture by enforcing OSHA and company safety protocols on all job sites.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of project execution processes across pre‑construction, construction, and closeout phases.
• Develop and standardize construction management workflows, including scheduling, cost control, procurement, and risk management procedures.
• Identify inefficiencies and drive adoption of best practices, templates, and tools to improve project delivery performance.
• Support the rollout of construction technology platforms (e.g., project management software) and contribute to related training and onboarding materials.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5–7 years of construction project management experience, preferably in commercial/manufacturing/industrial sectors.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to quality specifications.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, codes, and regulations.
• Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet) and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Preferred:
  Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent years of experience.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Project Manager – Construction role operates in a combination of office and field settings. Time is divided between administrative work—such as planning, reporting, and coordinating with…