Construction Project Manager – Commercial Projects

Jobtailor; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Lexington, KY seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager to coordinate activities across trade partners, suppliers, design, and engineering teams on complex projects. You will lead planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management to deliver projects on time and within scope.

The role requires strong leadership, vendor negotiation, and on-site safety and quality program enforcement, with collaboration across multiple project teams and departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of experience in construction management.
• Technical knowledge and experience supporting projects in a Project Manager I role or equivalent.
• Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office and industry software.
• Energetic, self-motivated, collaborative team-oriented approach.
• Ability to meet physical demands and work on site.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interrelating activities of trade partners, suppliers, vendors, customers, design, and engineering teams
• Apply organizational, leadership, communication, management, and problem-solving skills to project(s)
• Monitor and report project financial status
• Administer subcontracts and contracts
• Develop and monitor job progress schedules
• Purchase and monitor delivery of materials, ensuring price, quality, and specification compliance
• Negotiate contracts with trade partners and vendors, eliminate scope gaps, and limit project risk
• Review and approve trade partner and vendor payment requests
• Evaluate change order requests
• Coordinate with design and engineering teams to ensure projects are designed, procured, and constructed within operating guidelines and technical requirements
• Prepare and present project reports, including progress analyses, schedules, billings, and status reports
• Organize and maintain job files
• Review shop drawings and submittals for scope compliance
• Potentially support project estimating and proposal preparation
• Communicate, implement, and enforce safety and quality programs on site
• Support team leadership and collaboration across multiple project teams
• Supervise project support team members and subcontractors

Skills

Construction Management Experience

Project Coordination

Contract Administration

Leadership Skills

Financial Monitoring

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

Mobile Devices

Job description

• Coordinate interrelating activities of trade partners, suppliers, vendors, customers, design, and engineering teams
• Apply organizational, leadership, communication, management, and problem-solving skills to project(s)
• Monitor and report project financial status
• Administer subcontracts and contracts
• Develop and monitor job progress schedules
• Purchase and monitor delivery of materials, ensuring price, quality, and specification compliance
• Negotiate contracts with trade partners and vendors, eliminate scope gaps, and limit project risk
• Review and approve trade partner and vendor payment requests
• Evaluate change order requests
• Coordinate with design and engineering teams to ensure projects are designed, procured, and constructed within operating guidelines and technical requirements
• Prepare and present project reports, including progress analyses, schedules, billings, and status reports
• Organize and maintain job files
• Review shop drawings and submittals for scope compliance
• Potentially support project estimating and proposal preparation
• Communicate, implement, and enforce Gray’s safety and quality programs on site
• Support team leadership and collaboration across multiple project teams
• Supervise project support team members and subcontractors

Requirements

• Minimum of six years of experience in construction management
• Technical knowledge and experience supporting projects in a Project Manager I role or equivalent, and/or successful completion of at least two projects in a Project Manager I role or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture) preferred
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office, mobile devices, and innovative programs/software provided by Gray
• Energetic, self-motivated, collaborative team-oriented approach
• Ability to meet physical demands, including frequently lifting/moving up to 25 lbs and occasionally up to 100 lbs
• Ability to work in office and job-site environments with exposure to weather, heights, fumes, airborne particles, electrical risks, explosives, vibrations, and moderate-to-loud noise
• Overtime and travel required
• Visa sponsorship is not available

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in construction management, project coordination, and contract administration, with a strong focus on leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proficient in monitoring project financials and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Construction Management Experience
• Project Coordination
• Contract Administration
• Leadership Skills
• Financial Monitoring

Hard Skills

• Project Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Change Order Evaluation
• Job Progress Scheduling
• Material Procurement

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Organizational Skills
• Self-Motivated

Industry Keywords

• Construction
• Engineering
• Architecture
• Safety Programs
• Quality Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Project Management Software
• Mobile Devices