Project Manager

APAC Mississippi / Tennessee, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

APAC Mississippi / Tennessee, Inc. seeks a Project Manager to oversee project operations from pre-construction through final payment, ensuring safety, quality, scheduling, and financial performance.

You will lead planning meetings, manage subcontracting, maintain schedules, monitor P&L, and drive timely billings with owners and GC partners. The role requires strong communication, organization, and leadership skills, with a focus on collaboration across teams and with clients.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work with colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Interpersonal skills and handling confidential information.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Working knowledge of common word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from pre-construction to final payment.
• Lead internal and external preconstruction planning meetings.
• Ensure subcontractors and PO documents are approved before work.
• Create and maintain accurate project schedules and communicate them.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Problem-analysis

Team collaboration

Under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Software proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the projects that they oversee which includes safety, quality, estimating and financial results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage projects assigned from pre-construction through final payment of the work.
• Schedule and lead internal and external preconstruction planning and meetings.
• Ensure that proper subcontracts and material purchase orders are submitted and approved prior to work activities.
• Create and maintain accurate project schedules that are communicated to both internal and external stakeholders. Includes internal daily schedules.
• Review daily schedules, trucking schedules, plant schedules, etc. for correctness of projects managed.
• Maintain daily contact with employees supervised to ensure proper knowledge of projects managed.
• Ensure that project quantities are tracked and reported daily in DQW. Review daily and weekly P&L reports for accuracy.
• Maintain job folders for projects managed.
• Mentor and develop direct reports.
• Ensure open and honest communication with project owners and General Contractors.
• Provide contract administrators with monthly estimates. Participate in monthly billing meetings and ensure proper billings are being submitted to the owner.
• Schedule and attend final project inspections. Secure documentation from the owner on Substantial Completion.
• Responsible for the collection of project revenue receivables.
• Maintain acceptable business relationships with General Contractors, Subcontractors, Vendors, etc.
• Responsible for all aspects of the bidding process.
• Conduct preconstruction job rides with necessary personnel.
• Participate in bid review process.
• Ensure that bid documents are submitted correctly and on time.
• Ensure that all post bid documents are submitted correctly and on time.

20% Quality

• Ensure and audit that the quality on projects managed meet or exceed both internal and external minimum standards.
• Ensure and participate in Learning Events if a quality incident on projects is deemed necessary by Supervisor or Leadership Council.

15% Safety

• Ensure and audit safety policies and procedures are being conducted adequately on projects managed.
• Ensure and conduct Learning Events if an incident on projects is deemed necessary by Supervisor or Leadership Council.
• Review and approve utility plans on projects managed.
• Participate in required TAR/IPC audits monthly.

5% Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education:

• High School Diploma

Required experience

• Three (3) Years Minimum as a Field Engineer, estimator or related experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Advanced:

• Written and oral communication skills
• Problem-analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work under pressure
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Organizational & time management skills
• Working knowledge of and proficiency with a variety of computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Preferred Experience:

• Five (5) Years as a Field engineer, estimator or equivalent experience