Construction Project Manager

Turtle Creek Management Inc in; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Turtle Creek Management (TCM) / Jackson's Realty & Builders (JRB) seeks an experienced Project Manager in Indianapolis to lead construction from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with ownership goals.

You will manage budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and compliance across residential and commercial projects, including HUD-financed work, coordinating with design teams and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 5–10+ years of commercial or residential construction experience.
• Experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• HUD-financed project experience preferred.
• Wood-framed construction experience preferred.
• Strong estimating, budgeting, and purchasing experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and construction management/scheduling software.
• Ability to interpret construction documents and lead technical coordination.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through all phases: preconstruction, bidding, construction, and closeout.
• Develop and manage project budgets, estimates, and purchasing strategies.
• Prepare and maintain detailed project schedules and track progress.
• Review plans for constructability, scope alignment, and cost impact.
• Manage subcontractor bidding, contract execution, procurement, and change orders.
• Coordinate daily construction activities with the Superintendent.
• Monitor cost controls, labor, materials, and financial performance.
• Serve as primary liaison between ownership, design teams, subcontractors, and agencies.
• Maintain complete project documentation (RFIs, submittals, pay apps, meeting minutes).
• Oversee inspections, punch lists, warranties, and final turnover.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, building codes, and company procedures.

Skills

Construction project management

Preconstruction through closeout

Estimating and budgeting

Purchasing experience

Excel proficiency

Construction software

Interpret construction documents

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

HUD-financed project experience

Wood-framed construction experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Excel

Construction management software

Scheduling software

Job description

Project Manager

Turtle Creek Management (TCM) / Jackson's Realty & Builders (JRB)

About Turtle Creek Management

Founded in 1962, Turtle Creek Management (TCM) is a second-generation, family-operated real estate development and construction firm. For more than 50 years, TCM has developed and built residential subdivisions, multifamily communities, medical offices, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, self-storage, warehouses, and hospitals nationwide. Through its subsidiary, Jackson's Realty & Builders (JRB), TCM delivers full-service construction management, design-build, and general contracting services. With over 200 years of combined experience, our team brings an owner's perspective to every project — 95% of our work is performed for wholly owned businesses, ensuring alignment with long-term operational and financial goals.

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for leading construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with ownership objectives. Projects include assisted living facilities, nursing homes, multifamily developments, commercial facilities, and capital improvements, including HUD-financed and conventionally financed projects. The PM works closely with internal development leadership, field teams, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies to drive successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects through all phases: preconstruction, bidding, construction, and closeout
• Develop and manage project budgets, estimates, and purchasing strategies
• Prepare and maintain detailed project schedules and track progress
• Review plans for constructability, scope alignment, and cost impact
• Manage subcontractor bidding, contract execution, procurement, and change orders
• Coordinate daily construction activities with the Superintendent
• Monitor cost controls, labor, materials, and financial performance
• Serve as primary liaison between ownership, design teams, subcontractors, and agencies
• Maintain complete project documentation (RFIs, submittals, pay apps, meeting minutes)
• Oversee inspections, punch lists, warranties, and final turnover
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, building codes, and company procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• 5–10+ years of commercial or residential construction experience
• Experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout
• HUD-financed project experience preferred
• Wood-framed construction experience preferred
• Strong estimating, budgeting, and purchasing experience
• Proficiency in Excel and construction management/scheduling software
• Ability to interpret construction documents and lead technical coordination
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

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