Project Manager

Vaco LLC; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco seeks a Senior Construction Project Manager in Lexington, KY to lead commercial projects from preconstruction through completion. You will manage budgets, schedules, client communications, and field operations to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in construction leadership, expertise in design-build methods, and proficiency in Procore and CM software. Strong communication and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience managing commercial construction projects.
• Experience with design-build or alternative project delivery methods is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Sage or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for assigned construction projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships throughout the project.
• Lead project teams, including project managers, field personnel, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and financial reporting.
• Monitor project schedules and coordinate activities to ensure timely completion.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with contract documents, project specifications, and quality standards.

Skills

Construction Management

Estimating

Scheduling

Budgeting

Contract Administration

Leadership

Communication

Procore

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Sage

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced project manager to join a growing team! About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing project planning, budgeting, scheduling, client communication, and field operations while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with strong construction management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to successfully manage multiple stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for assigned construction projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships throughout the project.
• Lead project teams, including project managers, field personnel, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and financial reporting.
• Monitor project schedules and coordinate activities to ensure timely completion.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with contract documents, project specifications, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to resolve project issues.
• Promote and enforce safety policies and regulatory compliance across all project activities.
• Review project risks and implement proactive solutions to minimize delays and cost impacts.
• Support estimating and preconstruction efforts, including reviewing project opportunities and assisting with budgeting.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, contract compliance, and project coordination.
• Mentor and support project team members while fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and provide regular progress updates to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience managing commercial construction projects.
• Experience with design-build or alternative project delivery methods is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of construction management principles, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using construction management software such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Sage, or similar platforms is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.