Construction Project Manager: Lead Teams, Deliver Quality

Compo Construction Company; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Compo Construction Company is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will be responsible for safety, quality, schedule adherence, and financial performance while maintaining strong relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors.

The role emphasizes developing execution strategies, managing budgets, and guiding cross‑functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, with a focus on profitability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of construction project management experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and practical construction experience will be considered.
• Experience managing commercial, municipal, or heavy civil construction projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of assigned construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
• Develop project execution strategies that establish safety, quality, schedule, financial, and customer service objectives.
• Review project plans, specifications, contracts, and estimates to ensure complete understanding of project requirements.
• Coordinate preconstruction activities including project setup, buyout, purchase orders, subcontracts, scheduling, cost coding, logistics planning.
• Ensure adequate staffing and allocation of labor, equipment, subcontractors, and materials.
• Conduct project kickoff meetings with field and office personnel.
• Maintain overall financial responsibility for assigned projects.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, cash flow, profitability, and forecasting.
• Review job cost reports and identify cost trends requiring corrective action.
• Prepare and manage owner pay applications, subcontractor payments, cost projections, and monthly financial reporting.
• Maximize profitability while protecting company interests.
• Ensure timely billing and collection of receivables.

Skills

Construction management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Reading drawings

Negotiation

Leadership

Multi-project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Relationship management

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Project

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Compo Construction Company is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will be responsible for safety, quality, schedule adherence, and financial performance while maintaining strong relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors.

The role emphasizes developing execution strategies, managing budgets, and guiding cross‑functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, with a focus on profitability and