Construction Project Manager - Lead Large-Scale Builds

Opitz Bürotechnik; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HPM is seeking a Project Manager to lead the full construction lifecycle from kickoff to closeout across multiple sites in Huntsville. You will coordinate vendors, consultants, and client expectations to ensure projects stay on time and within budget.

The role requires strong budgeting, scheduling, and risk management, with responsibilities including cost estimation, change order review, and adherence to internal standards. Travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field preferred.
• 4-10 years of experience in large, complex facility construction and on-site experience in the management of new construction and the renovation of existing assets.
• Detailed knowledge of the construction process, budgeting, accounting and procurement in order to manage a construction project.
• Proficient in MS Office and scheduling software such as SureTrak, Project, P6, Procore, Revit, VICO or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the work of assistant project managers and participates in delivering training for other project and some field staff.
• Maintain the Job Cost Report, ledgers, and budget.
• Develop all project administration, correspondence, letters etc.
• Provides planning, administration, programming, design, construction and technical support to ensure all construction projects assigned are executed in accordance with the established standards and procedures.
• Develops and ensures budgetary controls are in place for each project in order to effectively monitor progress and budget.
• Develops and/or reviews documentation related to project construction administration, contractor payments, change orders, construction inspections, quality controls, safety and overall contract compliance. Prepares cost estimates and analyzes contractor proposals.
• Complies with all internal reporting procedures and policies related to budget, contract administration, and other project-related requirements.
• Prepares documentation and analysis for decisions related to the award of construction and/or consultant services contracts.
• Attends owners organizational meetings for input on construction, renovation, and other types of projects requested.
• Serves as owner's representative in the execution and administration of engineering, design and construction contracts.
• Prepares, reviews, and updates budgets and scope amendments for changes in funding projects. Prepares recommendations for review/approval by the Owner.
• Prepares and reviews change orders to construction contracts and amendments to A/E contracts. Prepares recommendations for review/approval by the Owner.
• Attend planning meetings and project status meetings.
• Search for new business and grow relationships with existing customers.
• Manage all submittal approvals, RFI's, RFP's, SWA's, EWO's, PCO's, Material Procurement.
• Develop and maintain the project plan by producing SSR's, issuing monthly projections, and change orders, change proposals/pricing for the owner, creating/monitoring pay applications and cash flow in an effort to manage the budget.
• This includes strategic thinking and planning schedule and budget.
• Maintain a complete understanding of job contract and contract documents.

Skills

Budget planning

Vendor management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

SureTrak

Microsoft Project

P6

Procore

Revit

VICO

Job description

HPM is seeking a Project Manager to lead the full construction lifecycle from kickoff to closeout across multiple sites in Huntsville. You will coordinate vendors, consultants, and client expectations to ensure projects stay on time and within budget.

The role requires strong budgeting, scheduling, and risk management, with responsibilities including cost estimation, change order review, and adherence to internal standards. Travel up to 30% may be required.