Construction Project Manager: Client-Focused, Budget-Smart

Warfel Construction Company; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public

Parental Leave

Employer Paid Short Term Disability

Job summary

Warfel Construction Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Delaware-based team. The PM will focus on client satisfaction while keeping projects on schedule and on budget.

The ideal candidate will coordinate with estimating, manage cost projections, supervise subcontractors, and ensure accurate documentation and billing. This role requires leadership across multi-functional teams and strong communication with clients and design professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management with a focus on management.
• 2–4 years general experience; 4–6 years management experience.
• Experience with construction projects ranging from $250k to $10M.
• Proven experience leading diverse and multi-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking.
• Experience managing budgets for complex construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Interact with the estimating department to follow costs and assist in bidding; ensure a good mix of vendors invited to bid.
• Initiate project startup meetings with PM, superintendent and estimator; assign scheduling, purchasing, and start-up items.
• Prepare monthly cost projection updates and internal documentation.
• Excel at cost management and labor analysis; track project labor.
• Communicate with clients and design team to promote Client for Life.
• Establish detailed, project-specific schedules.
• Authorize subcontracts and material purchases; manage subcontractor issues and documentation.
• Ensure document management and current project documents reach all parties.
• Manage change orders with timely processing and records.
• Generate accurate and timely billing.
• Support Project Engineers in project management.
• Attend job site meetings to monitor progress and communicate with owners, architects, and subcontractors.
• Use software to track and update projects.
• May manage multiple projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Budget control

Scheduling

Team leadership

Client communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

Job description

Warfel Construction Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Delaware-based team. The PM will focus on client satisfaction while keeping projects on schedule and on budget.

The ideal candidate will coordinate with estimating, manage cost projections, supervise subcontractors, and ensure accurate documentation and billing. This role requires leadership across multi-functional teams and strong communication with clients and design professionals.