Construction Project Manager

Accentuate Staffing; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Project Manager in Apex, North Carolina to manage complex fuel system projects from contract award through completion. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in project management, strong skills in budget and schedule management, and the ability to work independently and communicate effectively with clients. This direct hire opportunity offers competitive compensation and benefits, with primarily onsite work and some required travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of project management experience.
• Experience with construction or engineering projects.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess a valid Real ID driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of fuel system construction projects.
• Coordinate with designers and sales teams.
• Resolve engineering issues and oversee field personnel.
• Monitor multiple active job sites and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with customers, subcontractors, and vendors; manage contracts and procurement through delivery.
• Monitor multiple sites, anticipate risks, escalate issues, and ensure compliance with standards.
• Maintain project documentation and support OSHA, EPA, fire safety, and customer safety requirements.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Strong communication skills

Subcontractor coordination

Detail orientation

MS Office/PM tools

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Overview

Accentuate Staffing is partnering with a specialty construction and fuel systems engineering company who is hiring a Project Manager to support complex fuel system projects from contract award through completion. This is a direct hire opportunity, offering competitive compensation and benefits, working primarily onsite with some travel to project locations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically strong, and client-focused, with experience managing construction projects, budgets, schedules, and subcontractors while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

1. Manage all phases of fuel system construction projects from contract award through closeout, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and customer satisfaction.
2. Support fuel system engineering and design efforts by coordinating with designers of record, sales teams, and direct-to-owner engagements.
3. Resolve engineering and construction issues (mechanical, electrical, controls), oversee field personnel, and provide on-site technical guidance.
4. Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, procurement activities, and financial reporting, including cost-to-complete and projected billings.
5. Coordinate and negotiate with customers, subcontractors, and vendors; manage contracts and procurement through delivery.
6. Monitor multiple active job sites, anticipate risks, escalate issues as needed, and ensure projects are executed to company and regulatory standards.
7. Maintain accurate project documentation and support compliance with OSHA, EPA, fire safety, and customer safety requirements.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Minimum 3+ years of project management experience supporting construction or engineering projects.
3. Strong ability to manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, and negotiations while balancing detail orientation with big-picture execution.
4. Experience coordinating subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams across multiple projects simultaneously.
5. Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and manage customer expectations.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools; ability to quickly learn new systems.
7. Willingness to travel overnight and work outside standard business hours as project needs require (primarily Monday–Friday).
8. Must be a U.S. citizen, possess a valid Real ID driver’s license, and be able to pass background checks and drug screening.