Construction Project Manager

A&K Construction, Inc.; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Disability Insurance

Professional development opportunities

Great company atmosphere

Job summary

A&K Construction in Paducah, KY seeks a Project Manager to lead commercial construction efforts in a full‑time, in‑person role. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and client communications across renovations and ground-up builds.

Requirements include 5+ years in commercial construction PM and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. The company emphasizes growth, teamwork, and a strong safety culture in Western Kentucky with multiple regional offices.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years experience in Commercial Construction Project Management.
• Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience as a construction project manager.
• Proven experience in construction project estimating.
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures, materials, and project manager principles.
• Strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates and budgets for projects.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop a detailed project schedule to monitor and track progress.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs.
• Perform subcontractor selection and buyout process for all trades and vendors.
• Detailed review and approval of all subcontractors pay applications.
• Review, verification, and approval of all project material invoices.
• Prepare and submit monthly pay applications to the Owner.
• Prepare all Change Order Proposals for review and approval by Owner.
• Work with Project Superintendent to develop and review subcontractor scopes of work/contracts, project schedule, and site logistics plan.

Skills

Construction project management

Construction estimating

Project coordination

Construction software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience

Tools

Construction project management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pay: Starting Conversations at $75,000.00 per year based off experience

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Paducah, KY.

Job Type: Full Time in person (non-remote)

Company: A&K Construction

Salary: Salary based off experience. Conversation starting at $75,000 annually.

Must have at least 5 years experience in Commercial Construction Project Management

Must have Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.

Established in 1987, A&K Construction is the largest and most successful Commercial Construction General Contractor based out of Western Kentucky. With additional locations in Lexington, KY., Nashville, TN., and Oklahoma City, the sky is the limit for your career growth potential. At A&K Construction, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. With countless opportunities, and a world-class team culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive, A&K Construction is a career destination.

The role of Project Manager will ensure that all goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within safety guidelines, as well as all designated quality, schedule, and budget requirements. The Project Manager sustains client relations by providing weekly project updates and facilitates any communication between the architectural, design, and construction team and the client. This person oversees project scope, range, budgets, schedules, and client expectations for commercial renovations and new ground up builds. They will facilitate meetings, observe project performance and coordinate the workload through the entire project to complete them on schedule. The Project Manager is also responsible for studying the financial aspect of projects, prioritizing the profitability of the overall project. Experience in project management for 5+ years in commercial construction (General Contractor capacity) – and the ability to lead project teams of various sizes would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates and budgets for projects.


• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.


• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.


• Develop a detailed project schedule to monitor and track progress.


• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs.


• Perform subcontractor selection and buyout process for all trades and vendors.


• Detailed review and approval of all subcontractors pay applications.


• Review, verification, and approval of all project material invoices.


• Prepare and submit monthly pay applications to the Owner.


• Prepare all Change Order Proposals for review and approval by Owner.


• Work with Project Superintendent to develop and review subcontractor scopes of work/contracts, project schedule, and site logistics plan.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a construction project manager.


• Proven experience in construction project estimating.


• In-depth understanding of construction procedures, materials, and project manager principles.


• A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.


• Capacity to anticipate potential conflicts and address project and performance concerns.


• Good judgement, initiative, and ability to deal with last-minute changes or critical issues.


• Strong focus on client service.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects.


• Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards.


• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.


• Familiarity with construction/project management software.


• Outstanding team player, communication and negotiation skills.


• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.


• Ability to build and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, vendors, and clients.


• A team player with leadership abilities.


• Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.


• Competitive salary


• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) with company match


• Paid time off and holidays


• Disability Insurance


• Great Company Atmosphere


• Professional development opportunities