Project Manager

Thompson Concrete; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Concrete is seeking a Project Manager to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications. This role requires directing multiple crews and managing all financial aspects of contracts.

The ideal candidate will have strong supervisory skills, effective communication abilities, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field, along with relevant educational qualifications. Physical ability to handle demanding tasks is also essential.

Qualifications

• Effective presentation skills and strong leadership required.
• 5+ years of related field experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license or State ID required.

Responsibilities

• Manage project financial aspects, ensuring project is on budget and on schedule.
• Direct and lead multiple crews to ensure project completion.
• Act as a liaison between clients, architects, engineers, and contractors.

Skills

Effective presentation skills

Strong supervisory and leadership skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent budgeting and cost containment skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent time management skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Excellent understanding of construction drawings

Strong Carpenter skills

Education

Degree in Building Science, Engineering, Construction Management

5+ years related field experience

Valid driver's license or State ID

30-hour OSHA certification

Tools

Tape measure

Hammer

Complete tool belt

Job description

Job Summary

The Project Manager ensures the project is completed on time, within budget, and on schedule.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Follows Mission, Vision, Values
• Directs and leads multiple crews
• Actively manages schedule to ensure project completion
• Manages financial aspects of contracts (change orders, applications of payments, equipment rentals, back charges, etc.) and forecasts budgets, costs controls, and cost codes
• Initiates and oversees project documentation including reports, RFIs, field orders, minutes, report procedures, schedule of values, system units, etc.
• Ensures compliance with company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices
• Prepares monthly financial projections
• Ensures initial project schedule is issued to appropriate personnel
• Acts as a liaison by effectively communicating between clients, architects, engineers and contractors
• Responsible for "page turn" meetings with sub-contractors
• Participates in all project meetings
• Formulates detailed project schedules of time and values and submits to leadership
• Oversees quality control including control logs, deviation reports, and as‑builts
• Leads weekly safety audits
• Coordinates staffing requirements
• Establishes closeout goals and manages closeout process
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Effective presentation skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent budgeting and cost containment skills
• Excellent organizational stills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, ProContractor and Blue Beam
• Excellent understanding of construction drawings, principles and practices
• Strong understanding of layout
• Strong Carpenter skills

Education and Experience

• Degree in Building Science, Engineering, Construction Management, or another related field preferred
• 5+ years related field experience
• Valid driver's license or State ID
• CPR and First Aid (Thompson will train)
• 30‑hour OSHA certification

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to kneel, crouch, balance, climb, and crawl
• Must be able to traverse different types of worksites and bend, climb, stretch, and reach
• Must be able to exert physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in a variety of environments including but not limited to concrete, dirt, fumes, and loud noise levels
• Must be able to work long hours and Saturdays when needed

Required Tool

• Tape measure
• Hammer
• Complete tool belt