Construction Project Manager

Denham-Blythe Company, Inc; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee projects in West Virginia and eastern Kentucky. The ideal candidate will manage all aspects of the construction process, ensuring project goals are met while collaborating with various stakeholders. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and over 10 years of experience in the construction industry, along with strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of project management experience.
• 10+ years of experience in the construction industry.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects at various stages.
• Consult with customers regarding structures or renovations.
• Coordinate with design team for project specifications.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, or business

Job description

Overview

Denham-Blythe is currently seeking a Construction Project Manager to be based in the Huntington, WV area. The Project Manager (PM) initiates and coordinates all aspects of the construction process, including hiring contractors and working with engineers, architects, vendors, and in-house carpentry and concrete crews. The PM oversees project development from start to finish and builds long-term relationships with customers serving their needs in the construction and engineering world. This role will support projects throughout West Virginia and eastern Kentucky.

Denham-Blythe is based in the southeast, with a national reach, and operates as a design-build firm offering clients a simplified construction experience with a single-source partner to improve project schedule, costs, and quality. Founded in Lexington, KY in 1976, Denham-Blythe provides expertise in design, construction management and general construction services from offices in Kentucky, Tennessee, and South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple projects at various stages of work.
• Consults with customers to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structures or renovations, and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs and construction schedules.
• Administers construction contracts and conducts progress meetings as driven by the customer to monitor the job’s performance and safety schedule.
• Coordinates with the in-house design team to generate drawings used for the pricing of work and the construction of the project.
• Works with the owner to ensure their design and budget goals are met.
• Oversees the process of preparing drawings and specification documents for the project and design review.
• Collaborates with the estimating department on the advertisement and bidding of projects.
• Responsible for ensuring all state and local permits and licenses are obtained.
• Responsible for managing the financial aspects of the job internally and with sub-contractors.
• Responsible for coordinating the billing of jobs and tracking payments from owners.
• Works with superintendents to monitor construction progress, including worker productivity and compliance with building and safety codes.
• Demonstrates overall understanding of the project by generating schedules that address the development of the project, including design/engineering, bidding, buy out, construction, and close out.
• Reacts to challenges that can arise from weather or owner requested changes and finds solutions to minimize delay to the project.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, or business.
• Five to ten years of project management experience.
• 10+ years of experience in the construction industry.
• Excellent project and budget management skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce high quality content
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to meet stated customer-initiated deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to adapt to rapid changes in schedule and design

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, or business.
• Five to ten years of project management experience.
• 10+ years of experience in the construction industry.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

• Construction