Construction Project Manager – Complex Builds & Budgets

International Erosion Control Association; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off and wellbeing days

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

International Erosion Control Association in Cincinnati, OH seeks an experienced construction professional to lead projects from preconstruction and estimating through design coordination, subcontracting, execution, and closeout.

You will manage budgets, schedules, client communications, and field coordination with safety in mind, delivering complex commercial projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Approximately 4–7 years of experience in construction project management, preconstruction, estimating, design-build, or a related construction role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred; equivalent construction experience and relevant coursework may be considered.
• Experience managing projects of varying size, scope, and complexity.
• Strong background in estimating, budgeting, bid analysis, subcontractor management, scheduling, cost control, and project financial reporting.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and technical project requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, Procore, and construction accounting or project-management software. Experience with Viewpoint is preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, field teams, and internal leadership.
• Ability to analyze project issues, gather relevant data, evaluate options, and make sound decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, train, and advise junior team members.
• Strong organization, time-management, negotiation, and multi-project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients and internal teams to understand project goals, budget requirements, schedule expectations, and overall project vision.
• Develop project-specific strategies during preconstruction to support successful delivery.
• Assist with identifying and coordinating appropriate design professionals, consultants, and trade partners.
• Lead or support the preparation of conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, bid packages, scopes of work, and technical proposal content.
• Coordinate internal estimate reviews and ensure pricing, assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, and risk items are thoroughly evaluated.
• Review and analyze subcontractor and vendor bids to confirm full scope coverage prior to award.
• Support design development and coordinate project design teams throughout preconstruction.
• Manage multiple construction projects and estimates simultaneously from preconstruction through project completion.
• Oversee project budgets, cost reports, forecasts, profitability, and cost variance tracking.
• Update project forecasts within the company’s project accounting system at least monthly.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, communicate material budget changes to leadership, and develop cost-effective solutions.
• Negotiate, prepare, and document subcontractor and vendor agreements.
• Coordinate with Superintendents to support construction drawing completion, field planning, site logistics, schedules, and execution.
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software.
• Lead client, owner, design team, subcontractor, and internal project meetings; prepare agendas and maintain accurate meeting documentation.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Delegate project responsibilities effectively and maintain clear accountability across the project team.
• Support sales and business-development efforts as needed, including proposal strategy and client presentations.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and improved project delivery.
• Promote and enforce strong jobsite safety standards in coordination with field leadership.

Skills

Budgeting

Bid analysis

Subcontractor management

Scheduling

Cost control

Project financial reporting

Negotiation

Communication

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Procore

Viewpoint

Job description

International Erosion Control Association in Cincinnati, OH seeks an experienced construction professional to lead projects from preconstruction and estimating through design coordination, subcontracting, execution, and closeout.

You will manage budgets, schedules, client communications, and field coordination with safety in mind, delivering complex commercial projects on time and within budget.