Project Manager

Yates Construction; Clarksville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction in Clarksville, AR is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex construction projects. You will supervise project teams, mentor Assistant Project Managers, and ensure alignment with client expectations and contract requirements.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will drive safety, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction while coordinating with subcontractors, vendors, and consultants.

Qualifications

• Require a bachelor's degree in construction management or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive construction management experience.
• Experience supervising junior staff and coordinating with subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Mentor Assistant Project Managers and align with client expectations.
• Coordinate with Senior PM to implement plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Oversee subcontractors, vendors, and consultants to ensure scope adherence.
• Manage project documentation including RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Monitor risks and drive continuous improvement and safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

OSHA 30 certification

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Job description

Location: Clarksville, AR - Traveling

Position Summary

The Project Manager plays a key leadership role in overseeing the successful planning, execution, and delivery of complex construction projects. This individual manages day-to-day project operations, leads and mentors Assistant Project Managers, and ensures alignment with company standards, client expectations, and contract requirements. Working under the guidance of a Senior Project Manager, the Project Manager drives performance across safety, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop Assistant Project Managers, ensuring alignment with project objectives and company best practices.
• Coordinate with the Senior Project Manager to implement project execution plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, and consultants to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, and quality standards.
• Oversee project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and progress reports.
• Monitor and mitigate risks, resolving issues proactively to maintain project momentum.
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, fostering trust and repeat business.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned and driving best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of progressive construction management experience, with at least 2 years in a project management capacity.
• Proven success managing projects in sectors such as hospitality, data centers, healthcare, or large-scale commercial work.
• Strong leadership skills with experience supervising and developing junior staff.
• Proficient in construction management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and risk effectively.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client's business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.