Construction Project Manager

Jobtailor; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Construction Project Manager in Sioux Falls, SD to lead the full lifecycle of complex construction projects. You will coordinate engineers, field teams, vendors, and customers to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires strong budgeting, scheduling, and communication skills, plus experience managing multiple projects and teams. Travel, overtime, and collaboration with subcontractors are common aspects of the job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, building science or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a construction project manager or equivalent field in construction management.
• 8+ years of equivalent experience.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to manage a team of employees and multiple projects.
• Experience compiling and following strict budgets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Accurate and precise attention to detail.
• Goal-oriented and organized leadership.
• Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions.
• In-depth understanding of the construction industry.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Microsoft Project and project management software preferred.
• Ability to create multiple timelines, budgets, and schedules.
• Ability to build solid relationships with team members, vendors, and customers.
• Basic computer hardware and software skills.
• Knowledge of building codes, Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Knowledge of manpower planning and scheduling techniques.
• Ability to read blueprints for detention, security, mechanical, electrical, and structural trades
• Detention equipment knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire life cycle of construction projects.
• Coordinate with project engineers, field resources, material vendors, subcontractors, customers, field operations, and project superintendents.
• Plan, prioritize, and schedule construction tasks and manpower.
• Maintain job records and files, including job costing, billing information, schedules of values, and change orders.
• Coordinate material and equipment deliveries.
• Report project progress and status.
• Identify, log, price, manage, and process change orders through customer approval and contract modification.
• Coordinate accepted schedule changes with contract management, scheduling, procurement, and project engineering.
• Review and re-execute start-up procedures as applicable.
• Conduct project kickoff meetings and review contract documents and field binders.
• Conduct site visits to assure site readiness and resolve coordination issues before project start.
• Coordinate with the Project Superintendent to meet profitability targets, including field overtime as needed.
• Communicate with field management through daily field reports and other documentation.
• Review field supply needs.
• Review timesheets and expense reports weekly for accuracy and timely submission.
• Review project costs monthly for accurate and timely accounting.
• Obtain substantial completion dates for warranties.
• Create Cornerstone warranties from standard forms.
• Identify and ensure timely execution and submission of waivers and affidavits.
• Deliver projects within time, budget, quality, documentation, reporting, coordination, and customer satisfaction standards

Skills

Multitasking

Team leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem analysis

Relationship building

Self-motivation

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/building science

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Excel

Job description

• Manage the entire life cycle of construction projects
• Coordinate with project engineers, field resources, material vendors, subcontractors, customers, field operations, and project superintendents
• Plan, prioritize, and schedule construction tasks and manpower
• Maintain job records and files, including job costing, billing information, schedules of values, and change orders
• Coordinate material and equipment deliveries
• Report project progress and status
• Identify, log, price, manage, and process change orders through customer approval and contract modification
• Coordinate accepted schedule changes with contract management, scheduling, procurement, and project engineering
• Review and re-execute start-up procedures as applicable
• Conduct project kickoff meetings and review contract documents and field binders
• Conduct site visits to assure site readiness and resolve coordination issues before project start
• Coordinate with the Project Superintendent to meet profitability targets, including field overtime as needed
• Communicate with field management through daily field reports and other documentation
• Review field supply needs
• Review timesheets and expense reports weekly for accuracy and timely submission
• Review project costs monthly for accurate and timely accounting
• Obtain substantial completion dates for warranties
• Create Cornerstone warranties from standard forms
• Identify and ensure timely execution and submission of waivers and affidavits
• Deliver projects within time, budget, quality, documentation, reporting, coordination, and customer satisfaction standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, building science or relevant field
• 5 years of experience as a construction project manager or equivalent field in construction management
• 8+ years of equivalent experience
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Ability to manage a team of employees and multiple projects
• Experience compiling and following strict budgets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Accurate and precise attention to detail
• Goal-oriented and organized leadership
• Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
• In-depth understanding of the construction industry
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Experience with Microsoft Project and project management software preferred
• Ability to create multiple timelines, budgets, and schedules
• Ability to build solid relationships with team members, vendors, and customers
• Basic computer hardware and software skills
• Knowledge of building codes, Excel, and Microsoft Word
• Knowledge of manpower planning and scheduling techniques
• Ability to read blueprints for detention, security, mechanical, electrical, and structural trades
• Detention equipment knowledge preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing the entire life cycle of construction projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and compliance with building codes. Proficient in coordinating teams, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure project delivery within time and quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Construction Project Management
• Budget Management
• Team Leadership
• Microsoft Project
• Blueprint Reading

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Construction Management
• Job Costing
• Change Order Management
• Scheduling Techniques
• Building Codes Knowledge
• Microsoft Office
• Project Management Software
• Manpower Planning
• Detention Equipment Knowledge
• Blueprint Reading

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Goal-Oriented Leadership
• Problem Analysis
• Relationship Building

Industry Keywords

• Construction Industry
• Project Lifecycle
• Field Operations
• Profitability Targets
• Site Readiness

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Office
• Project Management Software