Construction Project Leader (Concrete)

Gilder Search Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Student loan assistance

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

Concrete Strategies Inc. (CSI) is seeking a Project Leader to manage full lifecycle of concrete construction projects, from setup through contract execution and compliance.

You will supervise scheduling, cost reporting, procurement, and change orders while coordinating with GC/Owner to ensure safety and timely delivery. A Bachelor’s in construction management or engineering plus 5+ years of experience are preferred. The role requires on-site work at construction locations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction leadership or project management.
• Strong knowledge of construction principles and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with adaptable, flexible working style.
• Experience in project setup, budgeting, buy-out, and cost reporting.
• Good understanding of critical path scheduling.
• Experience leading project teams and managing external relationships.
• Energetic, highly motivated with a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to walk job sites, climb ladders, and navigate multi-floor scaffolding.

Responsibilities

• Contract/Scope review and execution.
• Project safety compliance.
• Job cost spread and estimate review.
• Project sequencing and scheduling.
• Project quantity/progress tracking.
• Project cost reporting.
• Invoice coding and approval.
• Material/equipment procurement.
• Change order request issuance/tracking.
• Develop basic change order pricing.
• Coordination with GC/Owner.
• Coordination with CSI Operations manager regarding manpower/resources.

Skills

Project leadership

Problem solving

Adaptable/flexible

Self-motivated

Teamwork & independence

Site access

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Concrete Strategies Inc. (CSI) is seeking a Project Leader to manage full lifecycle of concrete construction projects, from setup through contract execution and compliance.

You will supervise scheduling, cost reporting, procurement, and change orders while coordinating with GC/Owner to ensure safety and timely delivery. A Bachelor’s in construction management or engineering plus 5+ years of experience are preferred. The role requires on-site work at construction locations.