Drywall / Framing Project Manager

B.l.-Harbert-International,-LLC-; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

B.l.-Harbert-International, LLC is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead self-perform drywall, metal framing, and acoustical ceiling scopes on commercial and federal projects in Huntsville, AL.

You will manage budgets, schedules, procurement, subcontracts, and field coordination, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while maintaining strong cost control.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of project management experience in commercial, industrial, or federal construction.
• Experience specifically managing self-perform drywall, metal framing, and/or acoustical ceiling scopes is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel and spreadsheet-based project tracking; ability to read/interpret drawings and contracts.
• OSHA 10-hour certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial and administrative duties for self-perform drywall, metal framing, and ACT scopes.
• Track budgets, labor projections, and production throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with Superintendent on labor, crews, tools, and equipment needs.
• Prepare estimates for drywall, metal framing, and acoustical ceiling scopes of work.
• Review changes and incorporate approved changes into budgets.
• Attend project meetings and maintain communication with management, field teams, and vendors.
• Maintain project documentation and cost records; support schedule development and updates.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Cost tracking

Communication

Drawings

Excel

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

OST

QuickBid

Job description

This position will work closely with the Project Superintendent to ensure projects are properly staffed, scheduled, supplied, and executed while maintaining strong cost control, production, quality, and safety. The ideal candidate will have experience managing multi-million-dollar scopes of work and a strong understanding of drywall, metal framing, and/or acoustical ceiling construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial and administrative responsibilities associated with self-perform drywall, metal framing, and ACT scopes.
• Manage budgets, cost tracking, labor projections, and production tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage multi-million-dollar self-perform subcontracts and scopes of work.
• Coordinate with the Superintendent regarding labor requirements, crew sizes, production goals, tools, and equipment needs.
• Support the Superintendent with material procurement, orders, and deliveries to maintain project schedules and production.
• Assist with project schedule development, updates, and requirements related to self-perform work.
• Monitor installation production and assist with maintaining productivity and quality expectations.
• Manage the submittal process and coordinate required documentation.
• Coordinate with labor vendors regarding workforce requirements and Certificate of Insurance (COI) requirements.
• Manage invoices for labor and materials and coordinate with the main office as needed.
• Coordinate with the main office on monthly pay applications and Project Status Reports (PSRs).
• Assist with Schedule of Values (SOV) development and project budget creation.
• Prepare estimates for drywall, metal framing, and acoustical ceiling scopes of work.
• Review project changes, additions, and potential change orders; prepare estimates and incorporate approved changes into project budgets.
• Attend project meetings and maintain effective communication with project management, field supervision, subcontractors, vendors, and the main office.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and cost records throughout the project.
• Support the project team in maintaining quality, safety, schedule, and production requirements.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with project stakeholders, labor vendors, material suppliers, and internal teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the successful completion of self-perform projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent construction experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant Project Management experience in commercial, industrial, or federal construction.
• Experience specifically managing self-perform drywall, metal framing, and/or acoustical ceiling scopes strongly preferred.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar scopes of work.
• Experience managing varying crew sizes and coordinating labor requirements.
• Experience estimating drywall, metal framing, and/or ACT scopes of work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet-based project tracking.
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, cost control, production tracking, and project administration.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both field and office personnel.
• OSHA 10-hour certification preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with OST, QuickBid, or similar estimating software.
• Experience with self-perform construction operations.
• Experience coordinating labor vendors and material suppliers.
• Experience with production tracking and labor forecasting.
• Experience working on large-scale commercial, industrial, or federal construction projects.

Working Conditions

This position will primarily operate in a construction project environment and may require regular interaction with both the project office and active jobsites. The role requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, communicate, and work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Education

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of construction management experience

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