Construction PM: Lead On-Time, Budget-Smart Builds

Sterling Search Partners; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Search Partners is assisting a client in recruiting a Project Manager to oversee construction projects from pre-construction through completion. The role covers managing schedules, budgets, subcontractors, vendors, field operations, and client communications to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery to required quality standards.

Responsibilities include developing schedules and budgets, coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, reviewing contracts and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of construction project management experience.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, contracts, scheduling, and project financials.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of construction plans, specifications, and project documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management/project scheduling software.
• Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from planning and estimating through final completion and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and timelines.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Review contracts, plans, specifications, drawings, and project requirements.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, contracts, scopes of work, and performance.
• Monitor project costs, change orders, commitments, and overall profitability.
• Review and approve invoices, pay applications, purchase orders, and project documentation.
• Conduct regular project meetings and communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Identify potential project risks and develop solutions to keep projects moving forward.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, punch lists, and closeout documentation.
• Work closely with superintendents and field personnel to coordinate day-to-day construction activities.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable building codes, safety regulations, and company standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and other project partners.
• Monitor quality control and ensure work is completed according to plans and specifications.
• Prepare regular project updates, financial reports, and forecasts for company leadership.
• Assist with estimating, bidding, contract negotiations, and pre-construction activities as needed.
• Lead project closeout, including final inspections, warranties, as-builts, and turnover documentation.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Communication

Problem-solving

Reading drawings

Contract knowledge

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Scheduling software

Job description

Sterling Search Partners is assisting a client in recruiting a Project Manager to oversee construction projects from pre-construction through completion. The role covers managing schedules, budgets, subcontractors, vendors, field operations, and client communications to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery to required quality standards.

Responsibilities include developing schedules and budgets, coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, reviewing contracts and