Project Manager

IMC Construction; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

IMC Construction seeks an accomplished Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from post-bid through closeout. You will oversee scope, schedule, cost, and client expectations while coordinating with internal teams and trade partners to deliver on-time results.

You will drive preconstruction efforts with Estimating and lead buyout processes, ensuring competitive subcontractor scopes. A focus on budgeting, risk management, and safety will guide decisions and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 5–10+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling and cost-control knowledge.
• Proven leadership and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects end-to-end from post-bid to closeout, aligning scope, schedule, budget and client expectations.
• Partner with estimating for preconstruction and buyout, ensuring complete and competitive subcontractor scopes.
• Translate estimates into budgets, manage cost controls, and review subcontractor invoices.
• Develop and manage project schedules, identify risks, and keep trades on track.
• Serve as key contact for clients, design teams, and subcontractors, fostering trust.
• Support safety programs and ensure a safe, well-managed jobsite.
• Mentor Project Engineers and APMs and elevate team performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Risk management

Team development

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

At IMC Construction, our Project Managers are leaders who drive projects forward, build strong partnerships, and ensure excellence from preconstruction through closeout. This role sits at the center of our project teams, balancing client relationships, financial performance, and operational execution to deliver outstanding results.

Lead Projects End-to-End

You will take ownership of projects from post-bid through closeout, ensuring alignment between scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations. You’ll drive accountability across internal teams and trade partners to deliver successful outcomes.

Preconstruction & Buyout

Partner with Estimating to support bid packaging, validate project scope, and lead a thorough and strategic buyout process. You’ll ensure subcontractor scopes are complete, competitive, and aligned to prevent gaps or overlaps.

Manage Financial Performance

Translate estimates into project budgets, manage cost controls, and oversee change management. You’ll review subcontractor invoices, prepare owner pay applications, and ensure financial accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.

Schedule & Execution

Develop and actively manage the project schedule. You’ll proactively identify risks, maintain momentum, and ensure materials and trades are delivered on time to keep projects on track or ahead of schedule.

Build Strong Relationships

Serve as a key point of contact for clients, design teams, and subcontractors. Your ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both written and verbal, will be critical to building trust and driving results.

Safety

Work closely with field leadership and the Safety team to uphold IMC’s “Safety First” culture. Support the development and consistent execution of project-specific safety plans, ensuring a safe and well-managed jobsite for all team members.

Lead & Develop Teams

Guide and support Project Engineers and APMs while fostering strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors. You’ll help elevate team performance and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing project environment.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• 5–10+ years of experience in commercial construction, with experience managing projects from start to finish
• Strong understanding of budgeting, scheduling, and cost control
• Experience leading buyout, subcontract negotiations, and contract administration
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a sense of urgency