Project Manager

Cannonball Recruiting LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm seeks a Project Manager to oversee operations in the Denver, CO market. Ideal candidates should have at least 4 years of increased management responsibility, specifically in multifamily and commercial projects over $20 million. Responsibilities include overseeing project schedules, managing budgets, and ensuring quality control. Candidates must also demonstrate proficiency in leading teams to deliver successful project outcomes. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of increasing management responsibility.
• Experience in multifamily projects and/or commercial builds exceeding $20M.
• Comfortable leading teams and managing project logistics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations in the Denver, CO market.
• Update and track project schedules, addressing any changes.
• Manage project budgets and forecasts while identifying cost concerns.
• Document and manage changes real-time with stakeholders.
• Conduct pre-installation meetings and ensure adherence to project plans.
• Implement quality control inspections for project safety.
• Compile project closeout documents.

Skills

Project Planning

Scheduling & Communication

Budget & Cash Management

Change Management

Execution

Quality & Safety

Closeout

Job description

Premier General Contractor with openings across the US seeks to add a Project Manager to oversee operations in the Denver, CO market.

The valued prospect will demonstrate a minimum of 4 years of increasing management responsibility and an eagerness to perform. Experience in multifamily projects and/or commercial builds in excess of $20M is desired. You must be comfortable leading stream‑lined teams of staff and sub‑contractors; interfacing with clients; coordinating with municipal and regulatory authorities; and building relationships with key participants.

Desired Qualifications:

• Project Planning: Review construction documents, contracts, and estimates after contract award. Develop effective site logistics and project phasing with the team. Create and maintain the CPM schedule based on project scope and logistics. Manage submittal registry and ensure alignment with project timelines, including for long lead items and materials. Make decisions in the best interest of KRC and the client while anticipating and addressing potential problems.
• Scheduling & Communication: Update and track the CPM schedule, addressing delays, changes, and field issues. Proactively manage long lead items and potential project conflicts, providing solutions. Serve as the main point of contact for the project, keeping all stakeholders informed. Facilitate regular OAC (Owner, Architect, Contractor) meetings to relay key project updates (schedule, submittals, RFIs, PCOs, etc.).
• Budget & Cash Management: Oversee budget transfers, identify scope gaps, and manage project buyouts. Perform detailed takeoffs for materials, gather pricing, and compare costs to budget. Monitor and maintain an organized project budget, cost coding invoices weekly. Regularly forecast against the budget, identifying areas of concern. Prepare and distribute monthly Pay Apps with updated schedule and cost backups.
• Change Management: Manage the RFI Log and document scope changes in real‑time. Issue and track Potential Change Orders (PCOs) to the A/E/Owner. Document schedule impacts from changes and manage internal changes with subcontractors.
• Execution: Review plans and project manuals with the field team before work begins. Conduct pre‑installation meetings with A/E, subcontractors, and manufacturers for key scopes. Address field reports and close out deficiencies. Ensure materials are procured and onsite as per schedule and hold the field team accountable to the project plan.
• Quality & Safety: Develop and implement quality control inspections and checklists. Monitor QC inspection logs and ensure the field team follows quality and safety standards. Perform periodic field walks to uphold quality and safety.
• Closeout: Compile and submit all necessary project closeout documents.

Cannonball Recruiting works in conjunction with top ENR builders around the country to identify and recruit exceptional construction professionals and pair them with organizations performing prolific projects. Compensation and benefits are commiserate with experience and skill set, however, many of the roles that we fill are at the top of industry range. We seek motivated, educated, insightful and high‑performing individuals eager to make a positive difference for their teams. If you believe your attributes match our qualifications for this role, or if you are a construction professional looking for a new opportunity, we want to hear from you.