Construction Project Manager- Branch Real Estate

Edward Jones; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Edward Jones is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead branch real estate construction and renovation projects from planning through closeout. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure delivery aligns with scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk objectives.

The ideal candidate manages multiple projects, controls budgets, and maintains compliance with building codes and safety regulations while driving continuous improvement across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing commercial construction or renovation projects
• Strong knowledge of construction project lifecycle, methodologies, and project management principles
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with contract administration, procurement, and vendor management
• Working knowledge of building codes, permitting processes, and safety regulations

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project lifecycle, including planning, execution, and closeout
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
• Serve as primary contact for stakeholders; lead meetings and provide status reporting
• Oversee contractors, vendors, procurement, and contract compliance
• Coordinate construction activities, ensuring quality, safety, and design alignment
• Identify and mitigate risks while ensuring regulatory and safety compliance
• Track financial performance, approve invoices, and manage change orders
• Drive project closeout, including final inspections and lessons learned to drive continued improvement

Skills

Project lifecycle

Multi-project management

Contract administration

Codes & safety regulations

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

PMP certification

CCM/OSHA/LEED certifications (plus)

Tools

MS Project

Procore

BIM tools

Job description

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 06-Oct-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we’re proud to be privately‑owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.

Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.

People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.

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Are you a project leader who thrives on delivering complex construction projects on time, on budget, and to the highest standards? Do you excel at driving results across the full project lifecycle—while balancing scope, cost, quality, and stakeholder expectations?

We are seeking a results‑driven Construction Project Manager to lead construction and renovation projects across our branch real estate portfolio. This role is responsible for managing the full project lifecycle—from planning through execution, monitoring & controlling, and closeout—ensuring delivery aligns with defined scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk objectives.

You will serve as the central point of accountability, coordinating cross-functional teams and external vendors to deliver high‑quality built environments that meet business, operational, and regulatory requirements.

What You Will Do

• Lead end-to-end project lifecycle, including planning, execution, and closeout
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
• Serve as primary contact for stakeholders; lead meetings and provide status reporting
• Oversee contractors, vendors, procurement, and contract compliance
• Coordinate construction activities, ensuring quality, safety, and design alignment
• Identify and mitigate risks while ensuring regulatory and safety compliance
• Track financial performance, approve invoices, and manage change orders
• Drive project closeout, including final inspections and lessons learned to drive continued improvement

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing commercial construction or renovation projects
• Strong knowledge of construction project lifecycle, methodologies, and project management principles
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with contract administration, procurement, and vendor management
• Working knowledge of building codes, permitting processes, and safety regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent strongly preferred
• Certifications such as CCM, OSHA, or LEED are a plus
• Experience in corporate real estate, workplace, or enterprise environments
• Experience using construction/project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Procore, BIM tools)

Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week.

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Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.