Construction Project Manager

Pyramid8; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple residential projects. The candidate should have a strong background in construction and project management, capable of handling communication and process management effectively. This office-based role involves coordination with various stakeholders and ensuring timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years hands-on experience in residential construction.
• 5+ years in an office-based project management role.
• Proven background managing complex residential construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery for multiple construction projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including tradespeople and clients.
• Monitor project KPIs and ensure compliance.

Skills

Construction Experience

Project Management

Communication

Process Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Tools

CRM Software

Pipedrive

MS Office

Job description

Pyramid8 are recruiting for an experienced and proactive Project Manager with a solid background in residential construction and damp proofing to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will bring a unique combination of hands-on construction experience (5-10 years on the tools) and office-based project management expertise (minimum 5 years), enabling them to lead and manage up to 40 concurrent projects, each valued between £1,000 to £60,000.

This is a dynamic, office-based role that will require clear communication, strong process management skills, and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders in both commercial and social housing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project delivery for multiple construction projects across damp proofing, timber/concrete floor replacements, kitchens, bathrooms, rewires, and structural works.
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, and execution, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Collaborate with a range of stakeholders including tradespeople, office staff, commercial clients, and housing associations.
• Maintain and update project data in CRM systems
• Develop, review, and improve operational processes and project workflows.
• Monitor project KPIs and ensure all compliance and accountability requirements are met.
• Conduct regular communication with site teams and clients to provide updates, manage expectations, and resolve issues proactively.
• Act as a liaison between office and site, earning respect through practical knowledge and credible leadership.
• Foster long-term relationships with commercial and social housing clients.

Required Experience & Skills

• 5-10 years hands-on experience in residential construction, ideally including damp proofing.
• 5+ years experience in an office-based project management role.
• Proven background managing complex residential construction projects with multiple workstreams.
• In-depth understanding of:
  • Damp proofing and remedial works
  • Timber and concrete floor replacements
  • Kitchen and bathroom refurbishments
  • Full property rewires
  • Structural building works
• Strong IT skills: proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience using CRM and project management software (e.g., Pipedrive, Monday).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of interacting effectively with both tradesmen and commercial clients.
• Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.