Project Manager

Uprite Construction Corporation; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Uprite Construction is seeking a Project Manager to lead government construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will direct project planning, budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, documentation, and cross-functional coordination to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of PM experience in commercial construction, direct government project management, and the ability to read plans and contract documents.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management in commercial construction.
• Direct experience managing government construction projects.
• Experience with budgets, schedules, contracts, and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of government contract administration, compliance, reporting, and documentation.
• Ability to read plans, specifications, contracts, and scope documents.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead government construction projects from award through closeout.
• Develop budgets, schedules, forecasts, procurement logs, and reporting.
• Manage owner contracts, subcontracts, change orders, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with government representatives, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Lead project meetings and provide updates on schedule, cost, quality, safety, and risk.
• Review plans and contract documents to identify risks and coordination issues.
• Maintain compliance with government contract requirements and procedures.
• Track project costs and maintain financial forecasts.
• Manage subcontractor performance, scope, schedule, and change management.
• Support permitting, inspections, testing, and project closeout.
• Build strong relationships with clients and project partners.
• Mentor Project Engineers and support development of team members.
• Maintain focus on safety, quality, accountability, and client satisfaction.

Skills

PM leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract admin

Documentation

Communication

Team mentoring

Safety compliance

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

The Project Manager will lead government construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This person will be responsible for project planning, financial management, scheduling, contract administration, documentation, coordination, and overall project delivery.

The ideal candidate has direct experience working on government funded construction projects and understands the additional requirements, documentation, compliance, and communication involved. Experience with Idaho National Laboratory would be especially valuable.

What You'll Do

• Lead government construction projects from award through closeout
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, forecasts, procurement logs, and reporting
• Manage owner contracts, subcontract agreements, change orders, and project documentation
• Coordinate with government representatives, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Lead project meetings and provide clear updates regarding schedule, cost, quality, safety, and risk
• Manage RFIs, submittals, procurement, closeout documentation, and contract requirements
• Review plans, specifications, and contract documents to identify potential risks and coordination issues
• Maintain compliance with government contract requirements and project specific procedures
• Track project costs and maintain accurate financial forecasts
• Manage subcontractor performance, scope, schedule, and change management
• Support permitting, inspections, testing, and project closeout
• Build strong relationships with clients and project partners
• Mentor Project Engineers and support the development of project team members
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, accountability, and client satisfaction

What You'll Bring

• 5 or more years of Project Management experience in commercial construction
• Direct experience managing government construction projects
• Experience working for a commercial general contractor
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, subcontractors, and project documentation
• Strong understanding of government contract administration, compliance, reporting, and documentation requirements
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, and scope documents
• Strong communication, leadership, organization, and problem solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred

Highly Preferred Experience

• Idaho National Laboratory projects
• Government funded commercial construction
• Secure or controlled access facilities
• Public sector construction
• Government contract documentation and compliance
• Design build project delivery

About Us

Uprite Construction was established in 1991 as a multi-service construction company specializing in project site development, ground-up, new construction, renovations, and tenant improvements for the commercial and industrial sectors. Check us out at upritecomgmt.com!

Uprite Construction is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the application process may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law.