Construction Project Manager

Hercules Fence; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hercules Custom Iron seeks a driven Project Manager to oversee multiple projects in the VA/DC/MD area, delivering exceptional client service.

You will review bid documents, coordinate submittals, order materials, and manage budgets and schedules while coordinating with production crews on-site and ensuring accurate close-out documentation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of proven project management experience
• Experience with federal contracts is preferred but not required
• High School Diploma required; College degree desirable

Responsibilities

• Participate in project hand-off meetings and review bid documents
• Negotiate contracts to clarify scope and minimize risk
• Prepare subcontracts and support internal project setup
• Order material and coordinate delivery after submittals approval
• Create and maintain project logs (submittals, RFIs, change orders)
• Present work orders to production with specs and schedules
• Communicate with production and site crews; on-site coordination
• Maintain WIP reports, budget reviews, and post-project analysis
• Identify change order opportunities and manage scope changes
• Handle close-out documents (warranty, maintenance manuals, as-builts)
• Support A/R with billings and collections

Skills

PM skills

Budget mgmt

Client comms

Scheduling

Procurement coordination

Education

High School Diploma

College degree desirable

Job description

Hercules Custom Iron is a premier fence and perimeter security company in the VA/DC/MD area. We excel in commercial and high-security work at some of the most prestigious locations in the United States.

We are seeking a driven Project Manager who will be responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering exceptional client service.

What You'll Do

• Participate in project hand-off meetings – review and comprehend bid documents & project correspondence
• Negotiate contracts to clarify scope and minimize risk
• Prepare and negotiate sub-tier subcontracts as required
• Compile necessary information and support internal project setup
• Create and maintain well-organized project logs such as submittals, RFI’s, change orders, material, equipment, labor, punch lists, etc
• Upon receipt of approved technical submittals, order material, and coordinate the delivery
• Prepare and present project work orders to production – specs, drawings, details inclusions, exclusions, schedule, budgets, etc
• Communicate with production and meet with crews on-site as required
• Maintain Work in Progress (WIP) Reports, perform ongoing budget review, and post-project analysis
• Identify change order opportunities (price, qualify, negotiate and manage the change in scope)
• Handle close-out documents (warranty, preventative maintenance, commissioning, service, operation and maintenance manuals, and as-builts)
• Provide and support the A/R Coordinator with billings and collections

Key Project Management Skills

• Work well with customers, bringing a positive attitude, organizational skills, and concern for each project, ensuring the client remains the top priority
• Prioritize and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Maintain and track commitments
• Actively manage projects and display a highly responsive character
• Present a courteous and professional demeanor
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities, project demands, schedules, and unexpected challenges while maintaining focus and follow-through

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma
• College Degree Desirable
• Experience within the custom metal fabrication industry highly desirable
• 3-5 years of proven project management experience
• Experience with federal contracts preferred, but not required