Construction Project Manager

penn state construction j&d, llc; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Construction is seeking a Project Manager with 3–5 years of commercial construction experience to plan, coordinate, and deliver projects from handoff through closeout. This role emphasizes strong planning, communication, and financial oversight to keep projects on schedule and on budget.

Responsibilities include coordinating handoffs, developing baselines, preparing submittals, and maintaining client relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of commercial construction project management experience required.
• Strong planning, communication, scheduling, and financial management skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with clarity and accountability required.

Responsibilities

• Plan & Prepare Projects for Successful Field Execution: participate in handoff meetings, issue baselines, confirm long lead items, prepare submittals, communicate risks and milestones.
• Lead Execution Through Communication & Coordination: be primary contact for owners, attend progress meetings, generate RFIs, support Superintendents, manage multiple projects.
• Control Project Financials & Protect Margin: track costs vs budget, prepare invoices/pay apps, review payments, manage change orders, forecast final costs.
• Deliver Professional Closeouts & Build Client Relationships: conduct closeouts, coordinate punch lists, submit closeouts, secure owner satisfaction, maintain client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Communication

Budgeting / financial mgmt

MS Office

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Project Manager, Commercial Construction
Penn State Construction | Lewistown, PA | Full-Time

Penn State Construction is seeking a Project Manager with a minimum of 3 to 5 years of commercial construction experience to plan, coordinate, and deliver projects from handoff through closeout. This role requires strong planning, communication, and financial oversight to keep projects on schedule, on budget, and set up for successful field execution.

Responsibilities

Plan & Prepare Projects for Successful Field Execution

• Participate in project handoff meetings with the estimating team, project specific Superintendent, and Foremen
• Issue baseline schedules, procurement plans, and scope clarifications
• Confirm long lead items and coordinate materials and equipment to keep production on schedule
• Prepare submittals, source of supply documents, and required certifications
• Communicate risks, constraints, and key milestones before work begins

Lead Execution Through Communication & Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors
• Attend progress meetings and represent PSC professionally with clients and project teams
• Generate RFIs, manage responses, and clarify scope questions promptly
• Support Superintendents with timely direction and problem solving to resolve field issues quickly
• Manage multiple projects at once, prioritizing deadlines and keeping each one on track

Control Project Financials & Protect Margin

• Track labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs against the approved project budget
• Prepare accurate monthly progress invoices and pay applications
• Review subcontractor and vendor payment requests
• Manage pricing, submission, and tracking of change orders to protect project margin
• Forecast final project costs and margins throughout the project lifecycle

Deliver Professional Closeouts & Build Client Relationships

• Attend closeout meetings, conduct final walkthroughs, and generate punch lists
• Coordinate punch list responsibilities with field staff and subcontractors
• Submit complete closeout documentation, including as builts, warranties, and O&M manuals
• Secure final acceptance and confirm owner satisfaction
• Maintain client relationships to strengthen future project opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of commercial construction project management experience required
• Strong planning, communication, scheduling, and financial management skills required
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with clarity and accountability required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PDF/plan review tools (AutoCAD, Adobe) required
• Working knowledge of building codes, construction methods, and industry standards required

Working Conditions

Primarily office based with jobsite visits.

Why PSC?

We're a relationship driven builder committed to project accountability, craftsmanship, and clear communication. Our Project Managers are the ones who keep every job planned, funded, and on track, translating the plan into a jobsite that runs smoothly. Project managers support field success, solve problems early, and deliver a consistent PSC Experience that earns repeat clients. If you want to grow your career and make a real impact, PSC is where you can do your best work.

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