Project Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee heavy civil construction and fencing projects in the Cleveland/Akron area. You will manage schedules, budgets, plans, contracts, and billing from preconstruction through closeout.

Ideal candidate has 5–10 years of PM experience in heavy civil construction with strong organizational and communication skills. This on-site role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of project management experience in heavy civil construction, fencing, or related field.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, drawings, and contracts.
• Experience with change orders, RFIs, submittals, billing, and construction documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules, budgets, documentation, and overall execution.
• Review construction plans, specifications, contracts, and project scopes.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, additional work requests, and project billing.
• Coordinate with field teams, subcontractors, vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and address potential scope gaps, contract risks, cost concerns, and schedule delays.
• Support procurement, material tracking, job cost reviews, and project closeout.

Skills

Project management

Construction plans interpretation

Documentation and billing

Communication

Organization

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee heavy civil construction and fencing projects in the Cleveland/Akron area. This role is ideal for a construction professional with strong project management skills, experience reviewing plans and contracts, and the ability to manage projects from preconstruction through closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules, budgets, documentation, and overall execution.
• Review construction plans, specifications, contracts, and project scopes.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, additional work requests, and project billing.
• Coordinate with field teams, subcontractors, vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and address potential scope gaps, contract risks, cost concerns, and schedule delays.
• Support procurement, material tracking, job cost reviews, and project closeout.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of project management experience in heavy civil construction, fencing, or a related field.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, drawings, and contracts.
• Experience with change orders, RFIs, submittals, billing, and construction documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• $105,000-$115,000 annual salary, based on experience.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Health benefits and life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Incentive plan.