Project Manager

Vaco by Highspring; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Louisville, KY seeks an experienced Project Manager - Automotive to plan, manage, and oversee construction projects from initiation through completion. You will develop schedules, budgets, forecasts and work plans, coordinating architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and internal teams.

The role requires delivering projects on time and within budget, reviewing drawings and contracts, leading meetings, and ensuring safety, codes, and quality compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Several years of project management experience in construction with a strong delivery record.
• Knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, contracts, and project controls; familiarity with local codes and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and oversee construction projects from initiation through completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and work plans.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and internal teams.
• Monitor progress, address delays, scope changes, and resource constraints.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and change orders to meet requirements.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular status updates to clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and environmental requirements.
• Identify risks, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions to stay on track.
• Maintain documentation including schedules, RFIs, submittals, and closeout materials.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Design Build

PlanGrid

Sage

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Manager - Automotive

Louisville, KY

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and oversee construction projects from initiation through completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and work plans.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and internal teams.
• Monitor project progress and adjust plans to address delays, scope changes, and resource constraints.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and change orders to ensure project requirements are met.
• Manage procurement of materials, equipment, permits, and subcontractor services.
• Track project costs, approve invoices, and help control expenses to support budget adherence.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular status updates to clients, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, environmental requirements, and company policies.
• Identify risks, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including schedules, reports, RFIs, submittals, and closeout materials.
• Support final inspections, punch list completion, and project turnover.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Several years of project management experience in construction, with a strong record of delivering projects successfully.
• Knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, budgeting, contract administration, and project controls.
• Familiarity with local building codes, safety standards, permitting processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and cross-functional project teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in construction/project management software and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of scheduling and construction software such as Procore, Design Build, Plangrid, Sage, or Microsoft Project.
• Experience with cost reporting, subcontract buyout, and change management processes.
• Understanding of sustainability practices, quality control, and risk management principles.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present you as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

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Additionally, 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. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

licensure and certification requirements;

office location and other geographic considerations; and

other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).