Construction Project Lead: Scheduling, Budget & Field Coordination

Central Confinement Service; Kentucky; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Confinement Service is seeking a Project Manager to assist the Operations Manager in directing construction projects, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and cost control. The role supports meetings, field coordination, and budgeting activities to meet program requirements.

Ideal candidates have a construction management or related degree and 3–6 years of experience, with strong communication and leadership abilities and a willingness to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in construction project management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the overall project schedule and share with stakeholders.
• Support site visits and field coordination as required.
• Ensure change orders are properly estimated, approved, and documented.
• Assist in planning kickoff and project meetings with CCS leadership, estimators, and field teams.
• Prepare and track daily site reports and flag issues promptly.
• Monitor material usage and manage returns or credits.
• Support multiple projects at varying stages of completion.
• Ensure timely contract and purchase order delivery to subs and suppliers.
• Review estimates, notes, and pre-construction materials to align with plans.

Skills

Design & constructability

Leadership & time management

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Travel 50%

Independent work

Pressure handling

Budget development

Cost estimates

Financial analysis

Purchasing knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or relevant field

Job description

Central Confinement Service is seeking a Project Manager to assist the Operations Manager in directing construction projects, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and cost control. The role supports meetings, field coordination, and budgeting activities to meet program requirements.

Ideal candidates have a construction management or related degree and 3–6 years of experience, with strong communication and leadership abilities and a willingness to travel up to 50%.