Construction Project Manager – Distribution Facilities

Jobtailor; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Construction Project Manager in Lexington, KY to lead cross-functional project teams from design through completion. You will manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and safety programs while coordinating with vendors and engineers to meet client expectations.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills, plus hands-on experience with contracts, change orders, and shop drawings. Travel and overtime are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of experience in construction management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture preferred.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of trade partners, suppliers, vendors, customers, design, and engineering teams.
• Apply leadership, communication, management, and problem-solving skills to project management.
• Monitor and report project financial status.
• Administer subcontracts and contracts.
• Develop and monitor job progress schedules.
• Purchase and monitor delivery of project materials.
• Negotiate trade partner and vendor contracts.
• Review and approve payment requests.
• Evaluate change order requests.
• Coordinate with design and engineering teams to meet operating guidelines, technical requirements, schedules, and customer expectations.
• 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.
• Support 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 Management Skills

Team Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

Mobile Devices

Job description

• Coordinate activities of trade partners, suppliers, vendors, customers, design, and engineering teams


• Apply organizational, leadership, communication, management, and problem-solving skills to project management


• Monitor and report project financial status


• Administer subcontracts and contracts


• Develop and monitor job progress schedules


• Purchase and monitor delivery of project materials


• Negotiate trade partner and vendor contracts


• Review and approve payment requests


• Evaluate change order requests


• Coordinate with design and engineering teams to ensure projects meet operating guidelines, technical requirements, schedules, and customer expectations


• 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


• Support 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 Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture preferred


• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office, mobile devices, and innovative programs/software provided by Gray


• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate


• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs and occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs


• Overtime required


• Travel required


• Visa sponsorship is not available

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in construction management, project coordination, and financial oversight, with a strong emphasis on leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proficient in managing project schedules, contracts, and team collaboration to ensure successful project delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Construction Management Experience


• Project Management Skills


• Contract Administration


• Financial Monitoring


• Team Leadership

Hard Skills

• Project Scheduling


• Contract Negotiation


• Change Order Evaluation


• Shop Drawing Review


• Safety Program Implementation

Soft Skills

• Leadership


• Communication


• Problem-Solving


• Collaboration


• Organizational Skills

Industry Keywords

• Construction Management


• Project Coordination


• Vendor Management


• Trade Partner Coordination


• Engineering Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office


• Project Management Software


• Mobile Devices