Aspiring Construction Project Manager

Talent Edge Recruiting; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking a Project Manager to lead construction projects across Western and Central New York. This in-office role includes occasional site visits and frequent coordination with customers and contractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

You’ll review contracts and drawings, coordinate timelines, and manage budgets while maintaining strong client relationships. A background in residential or commercial construction and solid communication skills are essential to

Qualifications

• Construction project management, coordination, or supervisory experience.
• Residential or commercial construction experience.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, trades, vendors, or crews.
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings and blueprints, or willingness to learn.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proactive, dependable, and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organized.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally to jobsites.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from contract award through final closeout.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers and project stakeholders.
• Review contracts, architectural plans, specifications, drawings, and finish schedules.
• Coordinate project timelines, field measurements, shop drawings, fabrication, deliveries, and installation.
• Coordinate with Sales, Estimating, Purchasing, Production, Installation, and Accounting.
• Communicate with customers, architects, general contractors, subcontractors, and other project partners.
• Attend project and jobsite meetings as needed.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, AIA billings, schedules of values, pay applications, lien waivers, retainage, and closeout documentation.
• Track project budgets, costs, profitability, and schedules.
• Coordinate billing documentation with Accounting.
• Monitor material availability and support quality assurance.
• Coordinate punch-list completion and warranty work.
• Identify project risks and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Maintain and strengthen existing customer relationships.
• Identify opportunities for additional business with existing and new customers.
• Manage multiple projects at various stages of completion.

Skills

Construction management

Coordination

Supervisory experience

Reading blueprints

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Driving license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking a Project Manager to lead construction projects across Western and Central New York. This in-office role includes occasional site visits and frequent coordination with customers and contractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

You’ll review contracts and drawings, coordinate timelines, and manage budgets while maintaining strong client relationships. A background in residential or commercial construction and solid communication skills are essential to