Construction Project Manager

PorchLight Services; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management company in South Dakota seeks a skilled Project Manager to oversee all phases of commercial construction projects. Responsibilities include risk management, budgeting, and collaborating with various stakeholders. A strong focus on planning, communication, and problem-solving skills is essential. This full-time position offers a blend of office and on-site work, requiring effective multitasking under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others.
• Competent to work independently and take initiative.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee construction projects from conception to completion.
• Collaborate with the owner, architect, and construction team.
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status.

Skills

Effective communication

Strong planning and organizational skills

Problem solving skills

Customer focus

Ability to juggle multiple tasks

Job description

Sioux Falls, United States | Posted on 04/09/2026

Project Manager plans all phases of commercial construction projects in a timely and cost-effective manner, including risk management, quality and safety. The position is responsible for estimating, budgeting, organizing, scheduling and implementing all assigned projects.

This is a full-time position

Standard hours will fall within Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with some flexibility depending on business needs.

The role varies based on project needs – on average is based 50% in office and 50% on-site of the construction project

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee construction projects from conception to completion. Responsible for safety, project planning, estimating and budgeting
• Collaborate with the owner, architect, and construction team
• Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs
• Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations
• Coordinate and direct construction workers and subcontractors
• Select tools, materials and equipment and track inventory
• Meet contractual conditions of performance
• Review the work progress on daily basis
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status
• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones
• Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts and obtain permits and licenses
• Analyze, manage and mitigate risks
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives, establish credibility and influence others
• Effective communication
• Strong planning and organizational skills, including attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong Customer focus and the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders
• Competent to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion
• Demonstrate interpersonal and presentation skills for frequent contact with clients and co-workers
• Highly developed problem solving, analytical and decision‑making skills
• Mature leader who maintains a professional appearance and demeanor