Automotive Project Manager: Lead, Safety & Lean Excellence

Barton Malow; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Malow in Peoria, AZ is seeking a Project Manager to lead an automotive project with a seasoned team on a live site. The role emphasizes delivering safely, on schedule, and on budget while maintaining strong client relationships.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of construction PM experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field, with a proven track record in safety and quality on complex projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience, preferably in automotive/industrial projects.
• Experience managing project financials, contracts, and subcontractors.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a collaborative approach.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Degree or equivalent experience in construction-related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project management function with the superintendent, project team, and client to deliver safely, on schedule, and on budget.
• Manage project financials, including budgets, forecasting, change management, and billing.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier procurement, contracts, and buyout.
• Drive coordination, scheduling, and risk management with the field and design teams.
• Build and maintain trust-based relationships with the owner, partners, and trades.
• Coach and develop project engineers and assistant project managers.
• Champion our safety, quality, and Lean practices on the project.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Job description

Barton Malow in Peoria, AZ is seeking a Project Manager to lead an automotive project with a seasoned team on a live site. The role emphasizes delivering safely, on schedule, and on budget while maintaining strong client relationships.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of construction PM experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field, with a proven track record in safety and quality on complex projects.