Construction Project Manager

Airswift; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a tenured Construction Project Manager for a manufacturing expansion project in Jackson, TN. This 18 month to 2-year W2 contract position oversees industrial construction, clean rooms, and high purity piping, with focus on safety, budget, and schedule performance.

You will coordinate with engineers, architects, and contractors, manage complex project delivery, and ensure timely handover while maintaining stringent safety standards and compliance across site operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial or commercial project management experience.
• Proven track record delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Experience managing contractors and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage project risks throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineers and architects to determine project specifications.
• Plan construction operations and schedule phases to meet deadlines.
• Oversee contractors and site personnel, providing guidance.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the project team and site.
• Monitor execution to ensure work aligns with requirements.
• Prepare and implement project progress reporting.
• Support commissioning and handover activities.
• Track punch lists for completion and stakeholder coordination.
• Build and update project construction schedules.
• Review design development and support execution to standards.
• Maintain alignment with budgets and schedules.
• Represent on-site interests with effective communication.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Facilities systems knowledge

Computing skills

Education

PMP certification

OSHA 30

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Job description

Airswift is seeking a tenured Construction Project Manager for a manufacturing expansion project located in Jackson, TN. This will be an 18 month - 2-year W2 contract position. This opportunity supports large-scale industrial construction and expansion works within an advanced manufacturing setting involving clean rooms, high purity piping, pollution control, and hazardous chemical environments. The role offers the chance to oversee complex project delivery, contractor coordination, and design execution while helping maintain safety, budget, and schedule performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and manage project risks throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineers and architects to determine project specifications.
• Plan construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to support delivery deadlines.
• Oversee contractors, labour teams, mechanics, and other site personnel, providing guidance as required.
• Promote and embed a strong safety culture across the project team, contractors, and site workers.
• Monitor project execution to ensure work is delivered in line with requirements.
• Prepare and implement project progress reporting.
• Support commissioning and handover activities.
• Track punch lists to verify completion and coordination with stakeholders.
• Build and update project construction schedules.
• Review design development and support execution and installation in line with expected standards.
• Help maintain alignment with project budgets and schedules.
• Act as a strong on-site representative, protecting project interests through effective communication and oversight.

Required Experience

• 10+ years of experience in industrial or commercial project management.
• Experience delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Experience managing contractors and consultants.

Required Skills

• Strong project management capability in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise, schedule, and manage multiple projects logistically.
• Effective organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across a team environment with support and input from multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, building systems, utilities, repair procedures relating to facilities management, and life safety monitoring and control systems for equipment.
• Good computing and software skills.

Preferred Education & Certifications

PMP (Preferred) OSHA 30 (Preferred)

Preferred Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale construction projects involving clean rooms, high purity piping, pollution control, or hazardous chemical environments.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, semiconductor, optical fibre, advanced manufacturing, nuclear, or power project environments.
• Experience in the wire manufacturing industry.
• Procore knowledge.
• Microsoft Projects knowledge.
• Strong site presence and the ability to work effectively with assertive stakeholders while maintaining professionalism.
• Strong safety-oriented approach.

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