ECS Construction Project Manager

HFA; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

ESOP

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Learning stipends

Job summary

HFA is seeking an experienced ECS Construction Project Manager to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects. This role manages scope, budgets, schedules, contracts, subcontractors, safety compliance, and quality to ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and regulatory officials to deliver successful outcomes while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of project management in construction.
• Ability to collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Determine and define scope of work and deliverables
• Predict resources needed to complete project
• Obtain necessary permits, approvals, and other regulatory prerequisites
• Draft and submit budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
• Manage costs in order to meet budget
• Provide direction over contracts and subcontracts
• Manage construction schedule and activities
• Issue progress updates as needed regarding costs and timelines
• Ensure work is done in compliance with all relevant building and safety codes
• Select and manage subcontractor and supplier relationships
• Coordinate efforts across entire project between architects, designers, engineers, and subcontractors
• Ensures compliance with an OSHA compliant safety program for not only the company, but also for all sub-contractors.
• Responsible for all aspects of identifying, qualifying and selecting quality sub-contractors.
• Coordinates plans, specifications and bids to finalize subcontractor scopes.
• Build and maintain favorable relationships with building officials and inspectors.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract management

OSHA safety

Problem-solving

Reading blueprints

Microsoft Office

Tools

PM software

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and organized ECS Construction Project Manager to oversee the successful planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects. This role is responsible for managing project scope, budgets, schedules, contracts, subcontractors, safety compliance, and quality standards while ensuring projects are completed on time and within established requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and regulatory officials to deliver successful project outcomes.

About HFA - Employee Owned. People Powered.

HFA is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior architecture firm who thrives in a people-first environment. Employee ownership isn't just a structure - it's a mindset that fuels everything we do. This mindset empowers us to think beyond our roles, pushing us to find innovative solutions that strengthen our client relationships and deepen our connections with our people internally. We believe that our people are our greatest asset which aligns with our culture code: We aspire to be a people-first culture of empowerment where talent thrives.

The ownership mindset also means that every team member is personally invested in the success of our projects and clients. This approach ensures that every decision aligns with our purpose: Leading our clients to fulfill their vision while building lasting partnerships.

With our focus on our people, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), and a flexible work schedule. We provide our team members with professional development opportunities and learning stipends to pursue professional growth, and we take any chance we can get to recognize and reward our people for their amazing work.

Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Determine and define scope of work and deliverables
• Predict resources needed to complete project
• Obtain necessary permits, approvals, and other regulatory prerequisites
• Draft and submit budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
• Manage costs in order to meet budget
• Provide direction over contracts and subcontracts
• Manage construction schedule and activities
• Issue progress updates as needed regarding costs and timelines
• Ensure work is done in compliance with all relevant building and safety codes
• Select and manage subcontractor and supplier relationships
• Coordinate efforts across entire project between architects, designers, engineers, and subcontractors
• Ensures compliance with an OSHA compliant safety program for not only the company, but also for all sub-contractors.
• Responsible for all aspects of identifying, qualifying and selecting quality sub-contractors.
• Coordinates plans, specifications and bids to finalize subcontractor scopes.
• Build and maintain favorable relationships with building officials and inspectors.

• 5-7 years of experience in project management within the construction industry.
• Must be able to create a favorable relationship with the project designers including the owner, architect and engineers.
• Must have excellent follow-thru to final project closeout.
• Must have excellent organization, communication (both written and verbal) and time management skills.
• Must possess good judgement and have a sense of urgency when dealing with issues.
• Must have a personal commitment to safety, integrity and high moral values.
• Must have proficient computer skills with ability to work in Microsoft Office Suite products and Project Management software.
• Comfortable reading and understanding blueprints and drawings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction, engineering, and architecture principles.
• Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs.
• High degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions.